Focus on fungi

Cell. 2024 Sep 19;187(19):5121-5127. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.08.016.

Abstract

Fungi play critical roles in the homeostasis of ecosystems globally and have emerged as significant causes of an expanding repertoire of devastating diseases in plants, animals, and humans. In this Commentary, we highlight the importance of fungal pathogens and argue for concerted research efforts to enhance understanding of fungal virulence, antifungal immunity, novel drug targets, antifungal resistance, and the mycobiota to improve human health.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Resistance, Fungal
  • Fungi* / pathogenicity
  • Humans
  • Mycoses* / drug therapy
  • Mycoses* / immunology
  • Mycoses* / microbiology
  • Virulence

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents