neoformans melanin synthesis. Moreover, the discovery of PPs is intriguing because dolichol is a well-established constituent of human neuromelanin. The presence of these lipid species even in nonmelanized cells suggests that they could be produced constitutively under stress conditions in anticipation ...
Cryptococcus neoformans;calcineurin;glycerol phosphate phosphatase;osmotic stress;cationic stress;GPP2 1. Introduction Cryptococcus neoformanshas significant clinical importance. This encapsulated yeast is responsible for causing cryptococcosis, a potentially life-threatening fungal infection, particularly in AIDS pat...