Decreased susceptibility of melanized Cryptococcus neoformans to UV light. |
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Authors: | Y Wang and A Casadevall |
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Abstract: | Melanized Cryptococcus neoformans cells were less susceptible than nonmelanized cells to the fungicidal effects of UV light. Phenoloxidase-catalyzed production of melanin-like pigments may serve to protect the fungus against ionizing radiation. |
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