Eicosanoid biosynthesis influences the virulence of Candida parapsilosis

Lipid mediators, derived from arachidonic acid metabolism, play an important role in immune regulation. The functions of bioactive eicosanoids range from modulating cytokine signaling and inflammasome formation to anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving activities. Human pathogenic fungi such as Candida...

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Main Authors: Tanmoy Chakraborty, Ernst Thuer, Marieke Heijink, Renáta Tóth, László Bodai, Csaba Vágvölgyi, Martin Giera, Toni Gabaldón, Attila Gácser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-12-01
Series:Virulence
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21505594.2018.1475797