Entry into the stationary phase is associated with a rapid loss of viability and an apoptotic-like phenotype in the opportunistic pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus.

doi:10.1016/s1087-1845(03)00047-1

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Entry into the stationary phase is associated with a rapid loss of viability and an apoptotic-like phenotype in the opportunistic pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus.

Fungal genetics and biology : FG & B - 1 Aug 2003

Mousavi S Amin A, Robson Geoffrey D

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When the opportunistic pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus entered the stationary phase, there was a rapid loss in cell viability which was associated with the appearance of markers characteristic of apoptosis, namely annexin V-FITC binding to the cytoplasmic membrane, demonstrating exposure of phosphatidylserine to the outer leaflet of the membrane; and TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick...

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Entry into the stationary phase is associated with a rapid loss of viability and an apoptotic-like phenotype in the opportunistic pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus.

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