Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus; its primary habitat is the soil. In its ecological
niche, the fungus has learned how to adapt and proliferate in hostile environments. This …

Approximately a tenth of all described fungal species can cause diseases in plants. A
common feature of this process is the necessity to pass through the plant cell wall, an …

Luteolin is a flavonoid in a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, which has shown anti-
inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer neuroprotective activities. In this study, we …

Aspergillus species are globally ubiquitous saprophytes found in a variety of ecological
niches. Almost 200 species of aspergilli have been identified, less than 20 of which are …

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 …

Pathogenic fungi have become a leading cause of human mortality due to the increasing
frequency of fungal infections in immunocompromised populations and the limited …

Resistance to infection is critically dependent on the ability of pattern recognition receptors
to recognize microbial invasion and induce protective immune responses. One such family …

The genus Trichoderma contains fungi with high relevance for humans, with applications in
enzyme production for plant cell wall degradation and use in biocontrol. Here, we provide a …

Whereas extracellular vesicle (EV) research has become commonplace in different
biomedical fields, this field of research is still in its infancy in mycology. Here we provide a …

Azole compounds are the primary therapy for patients with diseases caused by Aspergillus
fumigatus. However, prolonged treatment may cause resistance to develop, which is …