GenomicsInfection and ImmunityPeer-reviewed
Host defense mechanisms induce genome instability in an opportunistic fungal pathogen
Amanda C Smith, Levi T. Morran, Meleah A. Hickman
This study shows that host-produced reactive oxygen species and antimicrobial peptides induce genome instability in Candida albicans, leading to genetic changes that may enhance its adaptability.
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