Yeast-like fungi Candida albicans, m5

Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a unicellular yeast. In addition to its allergenic potential, it is an opportunistic pathogen in people with weakened immune systems. C. albicans has three distinctive growth features - yeast, pseudogypha and true hyphae. The cell wall of the fungus is a complex multifaceted solid structure consisting of mannoproteins, β-glucans and chitin. C. albicans is thermotolerant and is part of the normal human microbiota found in areas of the mucous membrane in healthy people. They grow in white colored colonies with a smooth, creamy texture. C. albicans can adapt and reproduce in various host environments.

The ideal environmental conditions for the growth of C. albicans hyphae are 37°C, the presence of serum, neutral pH, and high content of CO2.
In sensitized individuals, C. albicans can cause or worsen life-threatening asthma and skin symptoms, as well as atopic dermatitis. The main allergens Cand a 1 and Cand a 3 have been identified. The cross-reactivity of C. albicans allergenic molecules with mold and yeast has been reported.

Determination of specific IgE in human blood to - Candida albicans yeast-like fungi, m5, shows the body's reaction to this allergen.

Analysis method: ImmunoCAP method (Immunofluorescence in the solid phase)

Units of measurement: kU/l

Biomaterial for analysis: venous blood