Candidalysin Is the Hemolytic Factor of <i>Candida albicans</i>

<i>Candida albicans</i> produces an important virulence factor, the hypha-associated <i>Ece1</i>-derived secreted peptide toxin candidalysin, which is crucial for the establishment of mucosal and systemic infections. <i>C. albicans</i> has also long been known to...

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Main Authors: Selene Mogavero, Sarah Höfs, Alexa N. Lauer, Rita Müller, Sascha Brunke, Stefanie Allert, Franziska Gerwien, Sabrina Groth, Edward Dolk, Duncan Wilson, Thomas Gutsmann, Bernhard Hube
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/12/874