In vitro proteinase and phospholipase activity and pathogenicity of Candida species.
1995
S Mitrovic, and
I Kranjcic-Zec, and
V Arsic, and
A Dzamic
Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
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MeSH Term
Description
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D010450
Endopeptidases
A subclass of PEPTIDE HYDROLASES that catalyze the internal cleavage of PEPTIDES or PROTEINS.
Endopeptidase,Peptide Peptidohydrolases
D010740
Phospholipases
A class of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphoglycerides or glycerophosphatidates. EC 3.1.-.
Lecithinases,Lecithinase,Phospholipase
D002175
Candida
A genus of yeast-like mitosporic Saccharomycetales fungi characterized by producing yeast cells, mycelia, pseudomycelia, and blastophores. It is commonly part of the normal flora of the skin, mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina, but can cause a variety of infections, including CANDIDIASIS; ONYCHOMYCOSIS; VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS; and CANDIDIASIS, ORAL (THRUSH).