The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens poses a critical global health challenge, necessitating innovative therapeutic strategies. This study explores host-targeted therapies by focusing on deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs), key regulators of the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) that mediate host-pathogen interactions. Using Salmonella-infected macrophages, we screened a UPS-targeted compound library and identified several compounds that enhanced bacterial clearance without affect...| Emerging Pathogens Institute » University of Florida
Dermatophytes are keratinophilic filamentous fungi that cause dermatophytosis, and the main etiological agents can be anthropophilic and zoophilic. Several virulence factors are involved in the pathogenesis of dermatophytosis, including the formation of fungal biofilms. In this context, three-dimensional (3D) models, such as spheroids and reconstructed human skin (RHS), have gained prominence, as they more accurately emulate fungus-host interactions, closely resembling physiological conditions.| Emerging Pathogens Institute » University of Florida
Dr. Ma, recently published a paper in the Journal of Virology, which was selected as an Editor’s Pick.| Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology » College of Medici...