Turning on virulence : Mechanisms that underpin the morphologic transition and pathogenicity of Blastomyces
This review article focuses on the mechanisms underlying temperature adaptation and virulence of the etiologic agents of blastomycosis, Blastomyces dermatitidis, Blastomyces gilchristii, and Blastomyces percursus. In response to temperature, Blastomyces undergoes a reversible morphologic switch between hyphae and yeast known as the phase transition. The conversion to yeast for Blastomyces and related thermally dimorphic fungi is essential for virulence. In the yeast phase, Blastomyces upregulates the essential virulence factor, BAD1, which promotes attachment to host cells, impairs activation of immune cells, and blunts cytokine release. Blastomyces yeast also secrete dipeptidyl-peptidase IVA (DPPIVA), a serine protease that blunts the action of cytokines released from host immune cells. In vivo transcriptional profiling of Blastomyces yeast has uncovered genes such as PRA1 and ZRT1 involved in zinc scavenging that contribute to virulence during murine pulmonary infection. The discovery and characterization of genes important for virulence has led to advances at the bedside regarding novel diagnostics, vaccine development, and new targets for drug discovery.
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:10 |
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Virulence - 10(2019), 1 vom: 31. Dez., Seite 801-809 |
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McBride, Joseph A [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 30.06.2020 Date Revised 16.07.2022 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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10.1080/21505594.2018.1449506 |
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