Publications by authors named "Marcus T Glittenberg"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Marcus T Glittenberg"
- Marcus T Glittenberg's research focuses on utilizing Drosophila melanogaster as a model system to study host-pathogen interactions, specifically addressing challenges associated with Candida albicans infections in immunocompromised individuals.
- His recent work includes a comprehensive genetic screen that identifies key genes involved in host susceptibility to Candida infections, highlighting the role of fucosylation and its impact on immune responses.
- Glittenberg emphasizes the advantages of Drosophila as a model organism, pointing out that it enables high-throughput genetic analysis and offers insights into the innate immune mechanisms that prevent the dissemination of gastrointestinal C. albicans infections.