Haemin uptake and use as an iron source by Candida albicans: role of CaHMX1-encoded haem oxygenase
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Research demonstrates that extracellular haemin is used as an iron source by Candida albicans. The iron uptake is mediated by haem oxygenase, encoded by CaHMX1, which also facilitates iron assimilation from haemin in C. albicans. Data indicate that CaHMX1 expression can be induced by iron-deprivation, by haemin, and by temperature shift from 30 to 37 C.
Publication Name: Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1350-0872
Year: 2003
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The role and relevance of phospholipase D1 during growth and dimorphism of Candida albicans
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Research demonstrates that although phosphatidylcholine-specific phospholipase D1 is not required for growtth and oral infections, it produces phosphatidic acid and diacylglycerol, which are essential for the morphological development in Candida albicans.
Publication Name: Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1350-0872
Year: 2001
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