The role of mitochondria in fungal pathogenesis - Aspergillus and Aspergillosis

Description:

Candida albicans is one of the fungal species most commonly causing life threatening infections in vulnerable patients. Our group is studying the mitochondria in Candida albicans cells.

Just like in our cells the mitochondria are the batteries of the cell, producing energy required for growth and in fungal cells can also influence infection.

The mitochondria can influence components of the fungal cell wall and its ability to infect us.

If we understand how mitochondria are influencing these factors, we can develop new anti-fungals or we can use existing anti-fungals in new combinations in order to tackle life threatening infections.

Lucian Duvenage works in Dr Campbell Gourlay’s lab at the University of Kent

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