Characterization of the FKBP12-Encoding Genes in Aspergillus fumigatus.

Invasive aspergillosis, largely caused by Aspergillus fumigatus, is responsible for a growing number of deaths among immunosuppressed patients. Immunosuppressants such as FK506 (tacrolimus) that target calcineurin have shown promise for antifungal drug development. FK506-binding proteins (FKBPs) for...

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Main Authors: Katie Falloon, Praveen R Juvvadi, Amber D Richards, José M Vargas-Muñiz, Hilary Renshaw, William J Steinbach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4569257?pdf=render