Characterizing the Pathogenic, Genomic, and Chemical Traits of <italic toggle="yes">Aspergillus fischeri</italic>, a Close Relative of the Major Human Fungal Pathogen <italic toggle="yes">Aspergillus fumigatus</italic>

Characterizing the Pathogenic, Genomic, and Chemical Traits of <italic toggle="yes">Aspergillus fischeri</italic>, a Close Relative of the Major Human Fungal Pathogen <italic toggle="yes">Aspergillus fumigatus</italic>

ABSTRACT Aspergillus fischeri is closely related to Aspergillus fumigatus, the major cause of invasive mold infections. Even though A. fischeri is commonly found in diverse environments, including hospitals, it rarely causes invasive disease. Why A. fischeri causes less human disease than A. fumigat...

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Main Authors: Matthew E. Mead, Sonja L. Knowles, Huzefa A. Raja, Sarah R. Beattie, Caitlin H. Kowalski, Jacob L. Steenwyk, Lilian P. Silva, Jessica Chiaratto, Laure N. A. Ries, Gustavo H. Goldman, Robert A. Cramer, Nicholas H. Oberlies, Antonis Rokas
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2019
Subjects:
comparative genomics
evolution of virulence
fungal pathogenesis
laeA
secondary metabolism
specialized metabolism
Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b33d94e13f4f4a608430a1aa3a20f95e
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