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Molecules found in mucus can thwart fungal infection

Researchers have identified components of mucus that can specifically interact with the fungus Candida albicans and prevent it from causing infection. These molecules, known as glycans, are a major constituent of mucins, the gel-forming polymers that make up mucus. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220606111532.htm