Title |
Cryptococcal 3-Hydroxy Fatty Acids Protect Cells Against Amoebal Phagocytosis
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Published in |
Frontiers in Microbiology, December 2015
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DOI | 10.3389/fmicb.2015.01351 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Uju L. Madu, Adepemi O. Ogundeji, Bonang M. Mochochoko, Carolina H. Pohl, Jacobus Albertyn, Chantel W. Swart, J. William Allwood, Andrew D. Southam, Warwick B. Dunn, Robin C. May, Olihile M. Sebolai |
Abstract |
We previously reported on a 3-hydroxy fatty acid that is secreted via cryptococcal capsular protuberances - possibly to promote pathogenesis and survival. Thus, we investigated the role of this molecule in mediating the fate of Cryptococcus (C.) neoformans and the related species C. gattii when predated upon by amoebae. We show that this molecule protects cells against the phagocytic effects of amoebae. C. neoformans UOFS Y-1378 (which produces 3-hydroxy fatty acids) was less sensitive toward amoebae compared to C. neoformans LMPE 046 and C. gattii R265 (both do not produce 3-hydroxy fatty acids) and addition of 3-hydroxy fatty acids to C. neoformans LMPE 046 and C. gattii R265 culture media, causes these strains to become more resistant to amoebal predation. Conversely, addition of aspirin (a 3-hydroxy fatty acid inhibitor) to C. neoformans UOFS Y-1378 culture media made cells more susceptible to amoebae. Our data suggest that this molecule is secreted at a high enough concentration to effect intracellular signaling within amoeba, which in turn, promotes fungal survival. |
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