Publications by authors named "Setyowati Triastuti Utami"
J Gen Appl Microbiol
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the VPH1 gene in Cryptococcus neoformans serotype D, investigating the effects of its deficiency on the organism's growth under various stressful conditions such as pH levels, temperature, and osmotic pressure.
- Δvph1 cells demonstrated strong growth in minimal medium but were hypersensitive to copper, indicating issues with copper detoxification due to impaired metallothionein gene expression.
- The absence of VPH1 also affected urease activity and suggested disruptions in copper homeostasis, impacting the organism's ability to take up and utilize copper effectively.
