Publications by authors named "Joris Baranger"
ACS Appl Bio Mater
September 2019
Article Synopsis
- Microbial pathogens, particularly fungi, utilize hydrolases to break down tissues and medical devices to enhance their virulence and disease spread.
- Researchers developed a model system using luminescent probe molecules in a biodegradable polymer to visualize how fungal hydrolases acquire these probes, revealing that esterases facilitate the degradation of the polymer for probe uptake.
- The study emphasizes the importance of understanding hydrolases in fungal pathogenesis and their role in surface conditioning, essential for biofilm formation on medical devices.
