Increased virulence of albino mutant of Fonsecaea monophora in Galleria mellonella.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myz007
Abstract: Fonsecaea monophora has been the predominant pathogen of chromoblastomycosis in Southern China, but its pathogenic mechanism remains unclear. New models are needed to study this infection. In the current study, we examined the role of… read more here.
Keywords: albino; monophora galleria; melanin; mellonella ... See more keywords
Deletion C-terminal thioesterase abolishes melanin biosynthesis, affects metabolism and reduces the pathogenesis of Fonsecaea monophora
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010485
Abstract: Dematiaceous Fonsecaea monophora is one of the major pathogens of chromoblastomycosis. It has been well established that melanization is catalyzed by the type I polyketide synthase (PKS) in F. monophora. Multidomain protein Type I PKS… read more here.
Keywords: thioesterase; fonsecaea; deletion; fonsecaea monophora ... See more keywords