Absence of keratinolytic activity in three strains of Candida albicans.

1. Evidence is presented that three strains of Candida albicans are not able to release significantly greater amounts of soluble sulfhydryl-containing compounds and protein from ethylene oxide-sterilized wool than is released in control samples. 2. The conclusion is drawn that Candida albicans probably does not possess keratinolytic abilities. 3. The reasons for this conclusion, which differs from that of some other investigators, are presented.