Strains of Cryptococcus neoformans with defined capsular phenotypes.
The polysaccharide capsule is a virulence factor in the opportunistic yeast pathogen, Cryptococcus neoformans. We describe a collection of strains which were isolated or constructed to exhibit defined capsular phenotypes. The collection includes strains with wild-type, acapsular and hypercapsular traits.
Jacobson
E S
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McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia 23249.
Tingler
M J
MJ
D003455:Cryptococcus neoformans / Q000166:cytology* / Q000235:genetics*; D003470:Culture Media / Q000737:chemistry; D009154:Mutation; D009172:Mycology / Q000379:methods; D010641:Phenotype; D013045:Species Specificity
D003470:Culture Media