The 14-3-3 Gene Function of Cryptococcus neoformans Is Required for its Growth and Virulence.

doi:10.4014/jmb.1508.08051

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The 14-3-3 Gene Function of Cryptococcus neoformans Is Required for its Growth and Virulence.

Journal of microbiology and biotechnology - 28 May 2016

Li Jingbo, Chang Yun C, Wu Chun-Hua, Liu Jennifer, Kwon-Chung Kyung J, Huang Sheng-He, Shimada Hiro, Fante Rob, Fu Xiaowei, Jong Ambrose

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Cryptococcus neoformans is a life-threatening pathogenic yeast that causes devastating meningoencephalitis. The mechanism of cryptococcal brain invasion is largely unknown, and recent studies suggest that its extracellular microvesicles may be involved in the invasion process. The 14-3-3 protein...

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14-3-3 Proteins
Acid Phosphatase
Biomarkers
Brain
Cell Adhesion
Copper
Cryptococcus neoformans
Endothelial Cells
Fungal Capsules
Fungal Proteins
Humans
Laccase
Mutation
Phenotype
Promoter Regions, Genetic
Virulence
Virulence Factors

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PMID: 26437944
DOI: 10.4014/jmb.1508.08051

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