Cryptococcal 3-hydroxy fatty acids protect cells against amoebal phagocytosis

Cryptococcal 3-hydroxy fatty acids protect cells against amoebal phagocytosis

We previously reported on a 3-hydroxy fatty acid that is secreted via cryptococcal capsular protuberances - possibly to promote pathogenesis and survival. Thus, we investigated the role of this molecule in mediating the fate of Cryptococcus (C.) neoformans and the related species C. gattii when pred...

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Main Authors: Uju Lynda Madu, Adepemi O Ogundeji, Bonang M Mochochoko, Carolina H Pohl, Jacobus eAlbertyn, Chantel W Swart, J William Allwood, Andrew D Southam, Warwick B Dunn, Robin C May, Olihile M Sebolai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
Amoeba
Cryptococcus
Phagocytosis
protection
3-Hydroxy fatty acids
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2015.01351/full

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