A Candida-based view of fungal sex and pathogenesis

Genome Biol. 2009;10(7):230. doi: 10.1186/gb-2009-10-7-230. Epub 2009 Jul 10.

Abstract

Analysis of the genomes of multiple Candida species reveals shared traits associated with pathogenesis, but also striking differences in sexual reproduction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Candida / classification
  • Candida / genetics*
  • Candida / pathogenicity
  • Evolution, Molecular
  • Fungal Proteins / genetics
  • Genes, Mating Type, Fungal / genetics
  • Genetic Variation
  • Genome, Fungal*
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / genetics
  • Phylogeny
  • Spores, Fungal / genetics*
  • Virulence / genetics

Substances

  • Fungal Proteins
  • HWP1 protein, Candida albicans
  • Membrane Glycoproteins