Cellular transporter protein essential for nutrient absorption in pathogenic fungi may offer new treatment approaches

They are the cell's "gatekeepers": specialized proteins, known as transporters, selectively control which substances enter a ...
Phys.org

Fungi adapt cell walls to evade antifungal drugs

Every year, life-threatening invasive fungal infections afflict more than 2 million individuals globally. Mortality rates for these infections are high, even when patients receive treatment.
Nature

Fungal Cell Wall Biogenesis and Function

The fungal cell wall is a dynamic, multilayered structure essential for growth, morphogenesis, environmental adaptation and host interaction. Its core framework comprises chitin and ...
Labroots

Fungi Can Change Their Cell Walls to Evade Antifungals

Fungi are everywhere, and in many cases, a fungal infection can be eliminated by a person's immune system. But fungal infections can also send long hyphae into the body that are extremely difficult to ...