Pulmonary colonization of Candida albicans drives breast cancer lung metastasis via candidalysin
Zhongyi Ma, Lei Chen, Yike Fang, Feiyan Gao, Lihan Liu, Jin Wu, Hongdan Chen, Yueru Tian, Yuping Zhang, Xinlin Yang, Yumei Wang, Mengdi Ren, Yulan Liu, Lin Zhu, Changbin Chen, , Chong Li
This study shows that Candida albicans colonization in the lungs promotes breast cancer metastasis by activating mast cells and creating an immunosuppressive environment.
bioRxiv · Oct 28, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology