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Cell surface functional amyloids of Candida albicans influence cellular phenotypic characteristics of the fungus.
| Characteristics of Amyloids | Does this apply to Candida albicans? |
|---|---|
| Hydrophobic | yes (Klotz et al. 1985) |
| Surface active | yes (Klotz 1989) |
| Avidity of C. albicans amyloid for self | yes (Garcia et al. 2012) |
| Aggregation of cells | yes (Klotz and Penn 1987) |
| Repetitive motif | yes (Lipke et al. 2011) |
