BACKGROUND Melanin production continues to be associated with virulence in various pathogenic fungi, including melanin particles and fungal cell ghosts obtained by Novozym 234 treatment on their ability to activate the human complement system. metal-binding properties (Cunha et al. 2010). Melanin production has been associated with virulence in various microorganisms and has been widely studied… Continue reading BACKGROUND Melanin production continues to be associated with virulence in various