| Literature DB >> 26806384 |
Megha Gulati1, Clarissa J Nobile2.
Abstract
A major virulence attribute of Candida albicans is its ability to form biofilms, densely packed communities of cells adhered to a surface. These biofilms are intrinsically resistant to conventional antifungal therapeutics, the host immune system, and other environmental factors, making biofilm-associated infections a significant clinical challenge. Here, we review current knowledge on the development, regulation, and molecular mechanisms of C. albicans biofilms.Entities:
Keywords: Biofilm; Candida albicans; Fungi; Microbial community; Pathogen; Transcriptional regulation
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26806384 PMCID: PMC4860025 DOI: 10.1016/j.micinf.2016.01.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Microbes Infect ISSN: 1286-4579 Impact factor: 2.700