A Quick reCAP: Discovering <i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i> Capsule Mutants

<i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i> is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that can cause severe meningoencephalitis in immunocompromised hosts and is a leading cause of death in HIV/AIDS patients. This pathogenic yeast is surrounded by a polysaccharide capsule that is critical for virulence and...

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Main Authors: Daphne Boodwa-Ko, Tamara L. Doering
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/10/2/114