Association of the hypha-related protein Pra1 and zinc transporter Zrt1 with biofilm formation by the pathogenic yeast Candida albicans.

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Bloodstream infection by the pathogenic fungus Candida albicans is a major health problem. Candidemia is often associated with medical devices, which can act as substrates for biofilm development. Biofilm-related infections are relatively difficult to treat because of their resistance to antimicrobial agents. It is therefore important to explore the mechanisms of biofilm formation. Dimorphism is a major...

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