Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

Editorial

Published on 04 Jul 2025

Editorial: The bodyguards to the rescue: understanding the molecular and immunological mechanisms involved in host-insect pathogenic microbe interactions

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Bamisope Steve Bamisile
Muhammad Hafeez
Mubasher Hussain
Chandra Kanta Dash
Junaid Ali Siddiqui

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1646507

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Review

Accepted on 01 Jul 2025

Innovative Applications of Medicinal Mushrooms in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: A Focus on Health-Boosting Beverages

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Jing-Ya Yang
Tao Li
Dengji Lou
Nimesha M Patabendige
Aseni N Ediriweera
Shujuan Liu
Wenhua Lu
Entaj Tarafder
Sylvie Rapior
Kalani Hapuarachchi

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1605301

188 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Jun 2025

Non-invasive monitoring of Aspergillus infections in chronic lung disease patients: a combined serology and HRCT imaging approach

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Rong Zhang
Lei Yang
Hong Fang
Qian Xie
Huan Tang
Lin Chen

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1494522

430 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Jun 2025

Risk factors for identifying pulmonary aspergillosis in pediatric patients

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Shangmin Yang
Yanmeng Sun
Mengyuan Wang
Huan Xu
Shifu Wang

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1616773

267 views

Original Research

Accepted on 23 Jun 2025

Fungi-Kcr: A Language Model for Predicting Lysine Crotonylation in Pathogenic Fungal Proteins

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Yong-Zi Chen
Fengxiao Wang
Zhuo-Zhi Wang
Haixin Li

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1615443

Original Research

Accepted on 23 Jun 2025

Pathogenic characterization of Phialophora submersa, a new black yeast isolated from freshwater sediments in Spain

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Ana Fernández-Bravo
Laura Camuña-Pardo
Marta Sanchis
Youssef Ahmiane
Javier Capilla
Josepa Gené

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1620047

111 views

Original Research

Accepted on 20 Jun 2025

Morphology and molecular phylogeny of Dothideomycetes fungi associated with Dracaena plants

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Napalai Chaiwan
Saowaluck Tibpromma
Ruvishika Jayawardena
Dhanushka Wanasinghe
Ishara Sandeepani Manawasinghe
Dimuthu S. Manamgoda
Itthayakorn Promputtha

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1550824

Original Research

Published on 18 Jun 2025

Evidence for the role of Irk2 and Irk5 in ATP and metabolism regulation in Cryptococcus neoformans

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Yuanyuan Ma
Jianhua Qu
Mingming Xu
Nuoya Zhou
Xiaoya Chen
Yu Han
Peng Xue

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1600041

561 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Jun 2025

Exopolysaccharide production by seven basidiomycetous fungi and their antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities against Salmonella infection

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Thanawut Chotmanee
Nakarin Suwannarach
Jaturong Kumla
Rewat Phongphisutthinant
Supakit Chaipoot
Pairote Wiriyacharee
Arishabhas Tantibhadrasapa
Songbo Li
Parameth Thiennimitr
Saisamorn Lumyong

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1610403

964 views

Review

Published on 09 Jun 2025

Research advances in fungal polysaccharides: production, extraction, characterization, properties, and their multifaceted applications

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Jaturong Kumla
Suppasin Thangrongthong
Atsadawut Kaewnunta
Nakarin Suwannarach

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1604184

1,187 views

Review

Accepted on 28 May 2025

Exploring the health benefits of Ganoderma: Anti-microbial properties and mechanisms of action

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Samantha Chandranath Karunarathna
Nimesha Patabendige
Itthayakorn Promputtha
Kalani Hapuarachchi

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1535246

177 views

Review

Published on 23 May 2025

An overview of rapid non-culture-based techniques in various clinical specimens for the laboratory diagnosis of Talaromyces marneffei

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Huamei Wei
Patcharin Thammasit
Artid Amsri
Kritsada Pruksaphon
Fenglian Deng
Joshua D. Nosanchuk
Sirida Youngchim

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1591429

1,016 views

Review

Published on 12 May 2025

Ganodermataceae—current status, research, and development in Lower Mekong Basin

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Samantha C. Karunarathna
Nimesha M. Patabendige
Thatsanee Luangharn
Kalani K. Hapuarachchi

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1545135

1,381 views

Review

Published on 22 Apr 2025

The bioactive compounds, beneficial medicinal properties, and biotechnological prospects of Fomitopsis: a comprehensive overview

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Samantha C. Karunarathna
Nimesha M. Patabendige
Jaturong Kumla
Kalani K. Hapuarachchi
Nakarin Suwannarach

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1534617

1,469 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 10 Apr 2025

Evaluation of mycoparasitic Trichoderma atroviride and entomopathogenic Aspergillus niger as potential bioinsecticides against the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti

in Fungal Pathogenesis

A. V. Ranthilini C. Banduwardena
B. Anushka N. Mendis
Kasun M. Thambugala
H. Sachini D. Fernando
Itthayakorn Promputtha

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1502579

1,444 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Apr 2025

Novel endophytic pestalotioid species associated with Itea in Thailand

in Fungal Pathogenesis

Jutamart Monkai
Rungtiwa Phookamsak
Darbhe Jayarama Bhat
Toe Swe Zin Ei
Jianchu Xu
Saisamorn Lumyong

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1532712

853 views