Lignin-Modifying Enzymes in Scedosporium Species.

ABSTRACT: Scedosporium species are usually soil saprophytes but some members of the genus such as S. apiospermum and S. aurantiacum have been regularly reported as causing human respiratory infections, particularly in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Because of their low sensitivity to almost all available antifungal drugs, a better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms of these fungi is mandatory. Likewise, identification of the origin of the contamination of patients with CF may be helpful to propose prophylactic measures. In this aim, environmental studies were conducted demonstrating that Scedosporium species are abundant in human-made environments and associated with nutrient-rich substrates. Although their natural habitat remains unknown, there is accumulate

SUBMITTER: Poirier W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9861984 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature