Exploring the role of candidalysin in the pathogenicity of by gene set enrichment analysis and evolutionary dynamics.

AIMS

To explore the pathogenic mechanisms of (), focusing on its impact on human health, particularly through invasive infections in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.

METHODS

In this study, we evaluated the demographic and clinical profiles of 7 pneumonia patients. Meanwhile, we used Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) and Evolutionary Dynamics method to analyze the role of candidalysin in pathogenicity.

RESULTS

By analyzing genomic data and conducting biomedical text mining, we identified novel mutation sites in the candidalysin coding gene , shedding light into the genetic diversity within strains and their potential implications for antifungal resistance. Our results revealed significant associations between and respiratory as well as gastrointestinal diseases, emphasizing the fungus's role in the pathogenesis of these diseases. Additionally, we identified a new mutation site in the strain YF2-5, isolated from patients with pneumonia. This mutation may be associated with its heightened pathogenicity.

CONCLUSION

Our research advances the understanding of pathogenicity and opens new avenues for developing targeted antifungal therapies. By focusing on the molecular basis of fungal virulence, we aim to contribute to the development of more effective treatment strategies, addressing the challenge of multidrug resistance in invasive fungal infections.