The Candida albicans-specific gene EED1 encodes a key regulator of hyphal extension.

The Candida albicans-specific gene EED1 encodes a key regulator of hyphal extension.

The extension of germ tubes into elongated hyphae by Candida albicans is essential for damage of host cells. The C. albicans-specific gene EED1 plays a crucial role in this extension and maintenance of filamentous growth. eed1Δ cells failed to extend germ tubes into long filaments and switched back...

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Main Authors: Ronny Martin, Gary P Moran, Ilse D Jacobsen, Antje Heyken, Jenny Domey, Derek J Sullivan, Oliver Kurzai, Bernhard Hube
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3075580?pdf=render

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