Fungal Pathogen-Host Interactions
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 1839
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecular mycology; microbiology; pathogens; mycology; medical mycology; fungi; fungal biology; immunology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The upcoming special issue of IJMS focuses on “Fungal Pathogen-Host Interactions”, particularly the interactions between immune cells and human pathogenic fungi. We seek manuscripts exploring the dynamic interplay between immune cells like macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells with fungi such as Candida spp., Aspergillus spp., and Cryptococcus spp. Studies using advanced immunological, molecular, transcriptomic, or genomic techniques are highly encouraged.
We also welcome research on the fungal and host genes involved in these interactions, with an emphasis on virulence factors and genetic remodeling post-interaction. This Issue aims to deepen our understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of fungal infections and foster the development of innovative therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Patricia Albuquerque
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- medical mycology
- host–microbe interactions
- macrophages
- dendritic cells
- neutrophils
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