Unveiling the Properties of Thai Stingless Bee Propolis via Diminishing Cell Wall-Associated Cryptococcal Melanin and Enhancing the Fungicidal Activity of Macrophages

• Main Authors: Ketsaya Mamoon (Author), Patcharin Thammasit (Author), Anupon Iadnut (Author), Kuntida Kitidee (Author), Usanee Anukool (Author), Yingmanee Tragoolpua (Author), Khajornsak Tragoolpua (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i>, a life-threatening human yeast <i>pathogen,</i> has the ability to produce melanin, which is one of the common virulence factors contributing to cryptococcal pathogenesis. This virulence factor is closely associated with the cryptococcal cell w...