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Carol A. Munro

Researcher at University of Aberdeen

Publications -  124
Citations -  11503

Carol A. Munro is an academic researcher from University of Aberdeen. The author has contributed to research in topics: Candida albicans & Corpus albicans. The author has an hindex of 47, co-authored 115 publications receiving 9858 citations. Previous affiliations of Carol A. Munro include Rowett Research Institute.

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Genome sequence and analysis of the Irish potato famine pathogen Phytophthora infestans.

Brian J. Haas, +102 more
- 17 Sep 2009 - 
TL;DR: The sequence of the P. infestans genome is reported, which at ∼240 megabases (Mb) is by far the largest and most complex genome sequenced so far in the chromalveolates and probably plays a crucial part in the rapid adaptability of the pathogen to host plants and underpins its evolutionary potential.
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Evolution of pathogenicity and sexual reproduction in eight Candida genomes.

TL;DR: There are significant expansions of cell wall, secreted and transporter gene families in pathogenic species, suggesting adaptations associated with virulence in Candida albicans species.
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Immune sensing of Candida albicans requires cooperative recognition of mannans and glucans by lectin and Toll-like receptors

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that cytokine production by human mononuclear cells or murine macrophages was markedly reduced when stimulated by C. albicans mutants defective in mannosylation and recognition of C.Albicans by monocytes/macrophages is mediated by 3 recognition systems of differing importance, each of which senses specific layers of the C. Albicans cell wall.
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The Fungal Cell Wall : Structure, Biosynthesis, and Function

TL;DR: Recent advances in research investigating the composition, synthesis, and regulation of cell walls are discussed and how the cell wall is targeted by immune recognition systems and the design of antifungal diagnostics and therapeutics are discussed.
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Stimulation of chitin synthesis rescues Candida albicans from echinocandins.

TL;DR: Echinocandins and chitin synthase inhibitors synergized strongly, highlighting the potential for combination therapies with greatly enhanced cidal activity.