Global analysis of the evolution and mechanism of echinocandin resistance in Candida glabrata.

The evolution of drug resistance has a profound impact on human health. Candida glabrata is a leading human fungal pathogen that can rapidly evolve resistance to echinocandins, which target cell wall biosynthesis and are front-line therapeutics for Candida infections. Here, we provide the first glob...

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Main Authors: Sheena D Singh-Babak, Tomas Babak, Stephanie Diezmann, Jessica A Hill, Jinglin Lucy Xie, Ying-Lien Chen, Susan M Poutanen, Robert P Rennie, Joseph Heitman, Leah E Cowen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3355103?pdf=render