Table 1. Description of C. neoformans strains used in this study.
C. neoformans strain (reference) | Characteristics | |
KN99α [46] | Congenic ATCC 208821 (H99) MATα | Serotype A |
CAP59 [47] | Congenic KN99α mating parent | Serotype A |
ATCC 208819 2E-TU4 [48] | Congenic ATCC 34873 (NIH B-3501) MATα CNlac1 Laccase negative | Serotype D |
ATCC 208820 2E-TUC4 [48] | Congenic ATCC 34873 (NIH B-3501) MATα CNLAC1 Laccase positive | Serotype D |