Networks of fibers and factors: regulation of capsule formation in Cryptococcus neoformans [version 1; referees: 5 approved]
The ability of the pathogenic fungus Cryptococcus neoformans to cause life-threatening meningoencephalitis in immunocompromised individuals is due in large part to elaboration of a capsule consisting of polysaccharide fibers. The size of the cell-associated capsule is remarkably responsive to a vari...
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| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2016-07-01
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| Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/5-1786/v1 |