Proteins associated with Cryptococcus spp. extracellular polysaccharides are implicated in virulence, capsule integrity, and biofilm formation.
Piotr R. Stempinski, Ella Jacobs, Livia Liporagi Lopes, Samuel Rodrigues Dos Santos, Kevin Rojas, Maggie P. Wear, Arturo Casadevall
This study identifies four proteins associated with cryptococcal exopolysaccharides that affect virulence, capsule integrity, and biofilm formation through mutant analysis and mass spectrometry.
bioRxiv · May 14, 2024 · PreprintMolecular Biology