The <i>Aspergillus nidulans</i> Galf biosynthesis pathway is a promising drug target

Human systemic fungal infections are increasing, and causing high morbidity and mortality. Treatment is challenging because fungi share many metabolic pathways with mammals. Current antifungals are losing effectiveness due to drug resistance. In immunocompromised patients Aspergillus fumigatus cause...

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Main Author: El-Ganiny, Amira Mohamed Mohamed Ali
Other Authors: Kaminskyj, Susan
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2011
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Online Access:http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-06082011-205124/