Induction of gliotoxin secretion in Aspergillus fumigatus by bacteria-associated molecules.

Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common causative agent of mold diseases in humans, giving rise to life-threatening infections in immunocompromised individuals. One of its secreted metabolites is gliotoxin, a toxic antimicrobial agent. The aim of this study was to determine whether the presence of...

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Main Authors: K Stefan Svahn, Ulf Göransson, Erja Chryssanthou, Björn Olsen, Jan Sjölin, Adam A Strömstedt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24705440/?tool=EBI