Sphingolipids are a class of membrane lipids that serve as vital structural and signaling
bioactive molecules in organisms ranging from yeast to animals. Recent studies have …

While fungi are widely occupying nature, many species are responsible for devastating
mycosis in humans. Such niche diversity explains how quick fungal adaptation is necessary …

Introduction The antifungal therapy currently available includes three major classes of drugs:
polyenes, azoles and echinocandins. However, the clinical use of these compounds faces …

Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) regulate a variety of cellular processes in
eukaryotes. In fungal pathogens, conserved MAPK pathways control key virulence functions …

The ability of fungal pathogens to survive hostile environments within the host depends on
rapid and robust stress responses. Stress-activated protein kinase (SAPK) pathways are …

All living beings have an optimal temperature for growth and survival. With the advancement
of global warming, the search for understanding adaptive processes to climate changes has …

The initiation of Aspergillus fumigatus infection occurs via dormant conidia deposition into
the airways. Therefore, conidial germination and subsequent hyphal extension and growth …

Aspergillus welwitschiae causes bole rot disease in sisal (Agave sisalana and related
species) which affects the production of natural fibers in Brazil, the main worldwide producer …

Ochratoxin A (OTA), as a common mycotoxin, has seriously harmful effects on agricultural
products, livestock and humans. There are reports on the regulation of SakA in the MAPK …

Triticum aestivum (wheat), a major staple food grain, is affected by various biotic stresses.
Among these, fungal diseases cause about 15–20% of yield loss, worldwide. In this study …