The Candida albicans Hwp2 is necessary for proper adhesion, biofilm formation and oxidative stress tolerance - Younes, Samer; Bahnan, Wael; Dimassi, Hani I.; Khalaf, Roy A. (Microbiological research, 2011)
Keywords: Adhesion; Biofilm; Biofilms - growth & development; Candida albicans; Candida albicans - genetics; Candida albicans - metabolism; Candida albicans - pathogenicity; Candida albicans - physiology; candidiasis; Cell Adhesion; Cell Line; cell walls; chitin; endothelial cells; Endothelial Cells - microbiology; Epithelial Cells - microbiology; Filamentation; Fungal Proteins - genetics; Fungal Proteins - metabolism; fungi; Gene Knockout Techniques; host-pathogen relationships; Humans; hydrogen peroxide; Hydrogen Peroxide - toxicity; hyphae; Membrane Proteins - genetics; Membrane Proteins - metabolism; Oxidative Stress; pathogens; stress tolerance; structural proteins; Candida albicans; Biofilm; Filamentation; Adhesion