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August 13, 2026Critical Reviews in Microbiology

Oxidative stress responses in human fungal pathogens: a review of molecular mechanisms

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MPMarcos D. PereiraLCLuiza D.R. CostaLMLarissa M.M. Mattos

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Overview

Review of molecular mechanisms regulating oxidative stress in fungal pathogens, highlighting potential therapies.

Key Points

  • This review aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of oxidative stress responses in fungal pathogens.
  • Reviewed key antioxidant components and pathways in fungal pathogens.
  • Analyzed the roles of specific transcription factors in oxidative stress responses.
  • Examined therapeutic implications of targeting redox regulation in antifungal strategies.
  • Disruption of antioxidant factors increases fungal susceptibility to oxidative stress.
  • Redox-sensing transcription factors like Yap1 and Cap1 are critical for virulence.
  • Targeting antioxidant pathways may enhance antifungal efficacy and combat resistance.

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Pereira et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d768a2b0e0cff3f63ff57https://doi.org/10.1080/1040841x.2026.2706136
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