Melaninization Reduces Cryptococcus neoformans Susceptibility to Mechanical Stress
ABSTRACT Melanin is a complex pigment that is found in various fungal species and is associated with a multitude of protective functions against environmental stresses. In Cryptococcus neoformans, melanin is synthesized from exogenous substrate and deposited in the cell wall. Although melanin is oft...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2023-02-01
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| Series: | mSphere |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msphere.00591-22 |