Description:
Candida albicans is one of the fungal species most commonly causing life threatening infections in vulnerable patients. Our group is studying the mitochondria in Candida albicans cells.
Just like in our cells the mitochondria are the batteries of the cell, producing energy required for growth and in fungal cells can also influence infection.
The mitochondria can influence components of the fungal cell wall and its ability to infect us.
If we understand how mitochondria are influencing these factors, we can develop new anti-fungals or we can use existing anti-fungals in new combinations in order to tackle life threatening infections.
Lucian Duvenage works in Dr Campbell Gourlay’s lab at the University of Kent
Medical and Patient education videos
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Nasal Aspergillosis destroys the bone in and around the nose. Unfortunately this case could not be treated and the dog had to be euthanised.
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Nasal aspergillosis with moderate turbinate destruction and fungal plate on left frontal sinus mucosa. Biopsy was performed and 10% clotrimazole cream was applied through endoscope.
[Aspergilosis nasal con moderada destrucción de cornete etmoidal izquierdo y placa micótica sobre mucosa de seno frontal. Se realizó la biopsia y se aplicó una crema de clotrimazol al 10% mediante el endoscopio.]
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This video depicts removal of superficial fungal infection involving the right ear canal by using suctioning technique
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More examination & analysis of lung specimens from a patient with aspergillosis
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A histological tour of the signs of aspergillosis in lung specimens
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A collection of short video’s hosted by the Aspergillus Website showing various aspects of the cell biology of Aspergillus and how parts of our immune system fights the infection.
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Sir David Attenborough and the Planet Earth team discover the weird world of the Cordyceps; killer fungi that invades the body of an insect to grow and diminish the insect population. Fascinating animal and wildlife video from the BBC epic natural world masterpiece ‘Planet Earth’.
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This video was kindly provided with permission from Lariontsev Nikolay.
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A patient describes her experience of living with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis and treatment with itraconazole.
