The Cryptococcus neoformans titanide is a pathogenic morphotype that arises from typical yeast cells in response to host-relevant conditions
Abigail M Potton, Iana M. Kalinina, Sandra Catania, Dora Corzo-León, Elizabeth Ripley Ballou
This paper identifies and characterizes the titanide morphotype of Cryptococcus neoformans, showing its distinct morphology, resistance to stress, and role in pathogenesis.
bioRxiv · Jan 17, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology