POLYPEPTIDES INVOLVED IN CANDIDA BIOFILM FORMATION AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The present invention relates to the field of fungal biofilm formation. More specifically, the present invention relates to the identification of polypeptides and polynucleotide sequences encoding the same which are involved in Candida biofilm formation. The present invention also relates to a method for identifying compounds that affect biofilm formation and use of such compounds in compositions and methods for the prevention and the impairment of biofilm and/or treatment/prevention of candidiasis, such as those caused by Candida albicans or Candida glabatra.