Breaking the paradigm—Prototheca algae occur only sporadically in soils under a temperate climate
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.00946-25
Abstract: ABSTRACT Prototheca are unicellular, achlorophyllous, yeast-like microalgae that have been implicated as the causative agents of opportunistic infections in animals and humans, collectively referred to as protothecosis. Still, the algae are typically saprophytic in nature… read more here.
Keywords: microalgae; prototheca algae; prototheca; soil ... See more keywords
Herbicide glyphosate efficiently inhibits growth of pathogenic Prototheca algae species, suggesting the presence of novel pathways for the development of anti-algal drugs
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02343-24
Abstract: ABSTRACT Prototheca are ubiquitous algae and occasional pathogens of humans and animals. While rare, the infection is often fatal and treatment options are limited to antifungals with low efficiency. Here, using growth curve assays, we… read more here.
Keywords: efficiently inhibits; prototheca algae; herbicide glyphosate; anti algal ... See more keywords