The Role of the Ypd1 Protein in Morphogenesis in Candida albicans

Abstract

Candida albicans is a pathogenic yeast that is able to undergo morphogenesis, transforming from yeast to hyphal form. The Ypd-1 protein is present in both the yeast and hyphal morphologies and could be an intermediate used in signaling pathways that promote morphogenesis. This study used the ura-blaster technique to disrupt the YPD-1 gene.