Sara Gago

Sara Gago

@saragago.bsky.social

Lecturer in Fungal Disease Biology, Manchester Fungal Infection Group, The University of Manchester

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Aspergillus fumigatus effector crpA orchestrates host prostaglandin signaling to promote fungal virulence - PubMed Conidia are the primary infection structures in <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i>, the etiologic agent of aspergillosis. Here, we characterized CrpA (a cysteine-rich protein), a conidial surface-associated protein important for fungal e …

New study reveals the A. fumigatus effector CrpA hijacks host prostaglandin signaling to boost virulence — a promising antifungal target.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40938145/

#Aspergillus #FungalPathogenesis #Immunology #CrpA #mBio #HostPathogenInteraction #Antifungals

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(Bicentenary) Understanding how air pollutants alter viral immune responses. at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - (Bicentenary) Understanding how air pollutants alter viral immune responses. at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com

We are looking for a motivated student to join our teams to do a PhD focused on immune responses to pollutants and viruses. Details on how to apply can be found in the link! @sheencr.bsky.social @tracyh9494.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Cystic Fibrosis: Huge Gains, but Still a Work in Progress | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Cystic Fibrosis: Huge Gains, but Still a Work in Progress
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🔓 Open Access

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11 months ago

JOB ALERT! Senior lecturer/professor in zoology here at the University of Manchester! Come join us!!!! www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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