Comparative Analysis of Capsular and Secreted Polysaccharides Produced by <i>Rhodotorula mucilaginosa</i> and <i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i>
Fungal infections are a global public health challenge, especially among immunocompromised patients. <i>Basidiomycetous</i> yeasts, such as <i>Rhodotorula mucilaginosa</i>, have emerged as opportunistic pathogens, but have received less attention than <i>Cryptococcus ne...
Main Authors: | Gustavo Dornelles, Glauber R. de S. Araújo, Marcus Rodrigues, Vinicius Alves, Rodrigo Almeida-Paes, Susana Frases |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/9/11/1124 |
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