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| Title |
Peeling the onion: the outer layers of Cryptococcus neoformans
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| Published in |
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, May 2018
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| DOI | 10.1590/0074-02760180040 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Daniel P Agustinho, Liza C Miller, Lucy X Li, Tamara L Doering |
| Abstract |
Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that is ubiquitous in the environment. It causes a deadly meningitis that is responsible for over 180,000 deaths worldwide each year, including 15% of all AIDS-related deaths. The high mortality rates for this infection, even with treatment, suggest a need for improved therapy. Unique characteristics of C. neoformans may suggest directions for drug discovery. These include features of three structures that surround the cell: the plasma membrane, the cell wall around it, and the outermost polysaccharide capsule. We review current knowledge of the fundamental biology of these fascinating structures and highlight open questions in the field, with the goal of stimulating further investigation that will advance basic knowledge and human health. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 4 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 25% |
| United States | 1 | 25% |
| Netherlands | 1 | 25% |
| Unknown | 1 | 25% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 2 | 50% |
| Scientists | 2 | 50% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 81 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 81 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 16 | 20% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 10 | 12% |
| Student > Master | 10 | 12% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 5% |
| Professor | 4 | 5% |
| Other | 9 | 11% |
| Unknown | 28 | 35% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 13 | 16% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 10 | 12% |
| Immunology and Microbiology | 7 | 9% |
| Chemistry | 4 | 5% |
| Computer Science | 2 | 2% |
| Other | 12 | 15% |
| Unknown | 33 | 41% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 2. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 25 May 2018.
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#15,523,434
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#931
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#187,458
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#10
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