Fungal morphogenesis: some like it hot.
The ability to reversibly convert between budding yeast-like and filamentous hyphal forms is important for the virulence of Candida albicans. A new study now provides insight into the relationship between environmental temperature and the signalling mechanisms that regulate morphogenesis in this fungal pathogen.
Gow
Neil A R
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The Aberdeen Fungal Group, School of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. n.gow@abdn.ac.uk
D002176:Candida albicans / Q000166:cytology / Q000472:pathogenicity / Q000502:physiology; D005656:Fungal Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D018841:HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D025301:Hyphae / Q000378:metabolism; D009024:Morphogenesis / Q000502:physiology*; D015398:Signal Transduction / Q000502:physiology
D005656:Fungal Proteins; D018841:HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins