Candida albicans is a major fungal pathogen of humans. It exists as a commensal in the oral
cavity, gut or genital tract of most individuals, constrained by the local microbiota, epithelial …

The fungal infections are relatively common in humans that can range from common, mild
superficial infections to life-threatening invasive infections. Most of the pathogenic fungi are …

Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental conditions
characterized by social and behavioural impairments. In addition to neurological symptoms …

Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen of humans that colonizes the skin and
mucosal surfaces of most healthy individuals. Until recently, little was known about the …

The interaction between Candida albicans and its host cells is characterized by a complex
interplay between the expression of fungal virulence factors, which results in adherence …

Fungal diseases represent an important paradigm in immunology, as they can result from
either a lack of recognition by the immune system or overactivation of the inflammatory …

Our understanding of immunity to fungal pathogens has advanced considerably in recent
years. Particularly significant have been the parallel discoveries in the C-type lectin receptor …

Candida albicans is both the most common fungal commensal microorganism in healthy
individuals and the major fungal pathogen causing high mortality in at-risk populations …

Fungal infections are becoming increasingly prevalent in the human population and
contribute to morbidity and mortality in healthy and immunocompromised individuals …

The mucosal immune system defends against a vast array of pathogens, yet it exhibits
limited responses to commensal microorganisms under healthy conditions. The oral …