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Murine model of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis reveals Candida glabrata virulence and contribution of β-mannosyltransferases.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 30 Mar 2012
Jawhara Samir, Mogensen Estelle, Maggiotto François, Fradin Chantal, Sarazin Aurore, Dubuquoy Laurent, Maes Emmanuel, Guérardel Yann, Janbon Guilhem, Poulain Daniel
Abstract excerpt
Candida glabrata, like Candida albicans, is an opportunistic yeast pathogen that has adapted to colonize all segments of the human gastrointestinal tract and vagina. The C. albicans cell wall expresses β-1,2-linked mannosides (β-Mans), promoting its adherence to host cells and tissues. Because β-Mans are also present in C. glabrata, their role in C. glabrata colonization and virulence was investigated in a murine...
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