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Review paper

Candidalysin: discovery and function in Candida albicans infections

Volume: 52, Pages: 100 - 109
Published: Jul 6, 2019
Abstract
Candidalysin is a cytolytic peptide toxin secreted by the invasive form of the human pathogenic fungus, Candida albicans. Candidalysin is critical for mucosal and systemic infections and is a key driver of host cell activation, neutrophil recruitment and Type 17 immunity. Candidalysin is regarded as the first true classical virulence factor of C. albicans but also triggers protective immune responses. This review will discuss how candidalysin...
Paper Details
Title
Candidalysin: discovery and function in Candida albicans infections
Published Date
Jul 6, 2019
Volume
52
Pages
100 - 109
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