Abhishek Datta

Mr. Abhishek Datta

Purdue University West Lafayette, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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7 June 2022 in Journal of Fungi
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ADAbhishek Datta
Abhishek Datta
JHJuan F Hernandez-Franco
Juan F Hernandez-Franco
SPSungtae Park
Sungtae Park
MOMatthew R Olson
Matthew R Olson
Harm HogenEschHarm HogenEsch
Harm HogenEsch
STShankar Thangamani
Shankar Thangamani
Invasive Candida albicans (CA) infections often arise from the intestine and cause life-threatening infections in immunocompromised individuals. The role of gut commensal microbiota, metabolites, and host factors in the regulation of CA colonization in the intestine is poorly understood. Previous findings from our lab indicate that taurocholic acid (TCA), a major bile acid present in the intestine, promotes CA colonization and dissemination. Here, we report that oral administration of TCA to CA-infected mice significantly decreased the number of mononuclear phagocytes and CD4+ IL17A+ T helper 17 cells that play a critical role in controlling CA in the intestine. Collectively, our results indicate that TCA modulates mucosal innate and adaptive immune responses to promote CA colonization in the intestine.