Abstract

Candida albicans is an important human pathogen that can cause lethal systemic infections. The ability of C. albicans to colonize and establish infections is closely tied to its highly adaptable nature and capacity to resist various types of stress, including oxidative stress. Previous studies showed that four C. albicans proteins belonging to the flavodoxin-like protein family of quinone reductases are needed for resistance to quinones and virulence. Therefore, in this study, we examined the role of a distinct type of quinone reductase, Zta1, and found that it acts in conjunction with the flavodoxin-like proteins to protect against oxidative stress.

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