Kyung-Ah Lee

This study identifies Pro3 as a key enzyme linking proline biosynthesis to cell wall integrity in Cryptococcus neoformans, showing its critical role in virulence and growth.

The paper identifies Pph22, Tap42, and Rrd2 as components of the protein phosphatase 2A complex in Cryptococcus neoformans, showing their roles in stress response, virulence, and morphogenesis.

The paper identifies Wcp1, a WD40 protein with cyclophilin domains, as essential for CO2/heat tolerance and acidic pH adaptation in Cryptococcus neoformans, linking these functions to virulence.