Figure 1.

Diagram displaying proteins and enzymes involved in the infectious process: (A) The functionality of three transcription factors assessed in dermatophytes and the convergence of their roles during fungus-host interaction and infection outcome. Solid black arrows represent the current knowledge about the regulated processes. Dashed black arrows indicate a correlation between the regulated functions. Solid green arrows depict the possible interwoven paths that control some downstream effects. Dashed green arrows indicate a hypothesized correlation of processes through cross-related paths yet to be elucidated. PTM is related to post-translational modifications; (B) stages in the dermatophyte infection process. Positive and negative signals represent induction or repression, respectively.