| Literature DB >> 28582544 |
Hemelin L Santos1, Elza A S Lang1, Fernando Segato1, Antonio Rossi1, Nilce M Martinez-Rossi1.
Abstract
Resistance to antifungals is a leading concern in the treatment of human mycoses. We demonstrate that the salA gene, encoding salicylate 1-monooxygenase, is involved in resistance of the dermatophyte Trichophyton rubrum to terbinafine, one of the most effective antifungal drugs against dermatophytes. A strain with multiple copies of salA was constructed and exhibited elevated expression of salA and increased terbinafine resistance. This reflects a mechanism not yet reported in a pathogenic fungus.Entities:
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Year: 2018 PMID: 28582544 DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myx044
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Mycol ISSN: 1369-3786 Impact factor: 4.076