The role of the host inflammasome during Candida albicans biofilm infections KU Leuven
Many microbes are part of the human body in a harmless state and contribute to certain processes and help maintain a healthy body. However, when given the opportunity, through a weakened immune system overgrowth of the microorganism can emerge which can cause inflammation and disease. An example of such microbe is the human fungal pathogen Candida albicans. C. albicans possess the ability to form ‘biofilms’. Biofilms are structures formed by ...