Extracellular Vesicles Contribute to Mixed-Fungal Species Competition during Biofilm Initiation
Robert Żarnowski, Justin Massey, Aaron P. Mitchell, David R. Andes
Abstract
Candida species commonly form mixed-species biofilms with other Candida species and bacteria. In the established biofilm state, vesicle cargo delivers public goods to support the mature community.
Topics & Concepts
BiofilmVesicleBiologyExtracellular vesicleComplementationCell biologyPhenotypeMicrobiologyBacteriaBiochemistryMicrovesiclesGeneGeneticsMembranemicroRNAAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityBacterial Infections and VaccinesFungal Infections and Studies