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The morphological features of Candida albicans cell populations were analyzed by X-ray microscopy utilizing a single shot of laser plasma. X-ray micrography of Candida albicans cells produced detailed atomic force images without utilizing sample preparation steps. X-ray micrography with pulsed laser plasmas also provide kinetic and chemical snapshots of the biological ultrastructures of Candida albicans. Furthermore, the microscopic technique eliminates the need for sample preparation steps or colour dyes.
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A study was conducted on the influence of Na+ and anions on growth and dimorphic potential of the pathogenic yeast Candida albicans. The findings indicate Na+ inhibition of germ tube outgrowth at high ambient pH and that dimorphic transition is promoted by gluconate. Although the exact site of Na+ action remains unknown, the anion effects may be interpreted in terms of anion-exchanger and channel activity during the modulation of cytosolic pH.
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The coding DNA of the 37 kilodalton laminin receptor-like protein isolated from Candida albicans is isolated and characterized. In contrast to the laminin receptor found among mammals, the laminin receptor-like protein of Candida albicans appears to be a component of the ribosome. This protein is very similar to the Yst protein of Saccharomyces cerevisiae ribosome. The C. albicans laminin receptor-like protein is designated as CaYst1p.
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