Margarida Casal

Expansion, functional diversification and gene fusion events in the Ato protein family

This study investigates the role of Ato proteins in carboxylic acid utilization in Candida albicans, revealing functional diversity and regulatory interactions among Ato family members.

Jen1 transport and endocytosis in yeast reveal pH-responsive strategies to prevent metabolites loss

This study investigates how pH affects Jen1 transporter endocytosis in yeast, revealing pH-dependent strategies to prevent metabolite loss.

Lactic acid influences iron assimilation by a fungal pathogen via the iron reductive uptake pathway

This study shows lactate enhances iron assimilation in C. albicans by modulating iron transporter gene expression and promoting iron accumulation under iron-limited conditions.

The ATO gene family governs Candida albicans colonisation in the dysbiotic gastrointestinal tract

This study shows that the ATO gene family in Candida albicans is essential for acetate uptake and gut colonization, highlighting its role in fungal adaptation to the gut environment.