A functional link between hyphal maintenance and quorum sensing inCandida albicans

What is it about?

The fungus Candida albicans, the cause of severe diseases in humans, is able to communicate and control important virulence attributes via a small secreted molecule, farnesol. Here, we show that EED1, a gene which is known for its importance in proper mycelium formation of the fungus, is also involved in the regulation of farnesol sensing and production and hence plays a role in intercellular communication.

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