Comparative genomics suggests that the human pathogenic fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii acquired obligate biotrophy through gene loss.

Cissé, Ousmane H

Comparative genomics suggests that the human pathogenic fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii acquired obligate biotrophy through gene loss. [electronic resource] - Genome biology and evolution Jul 2014 - 1938-48 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1759-6653

10.1093/gbe/evu155 doi


Animals
Biological Evolution
Evolution, Molecular
Gene Deletion
Genome, Fungal
Genomics
Host-Pathogen Interactions
Humans
Metabolic Networks and Pathways
Pneumocystis Infections--microbiology
Pneumocystis carinii--genetics