Candida albicans transcription factor Cap1p: an update / 第二军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Cap1p, encoded by CAP1, is a basic region-leucine zipper (bZip) transcription factor in Candida albicans. It has been proven to play important roles in both drug resistance and oxidative stress. Within the AP-1 family, Cap1p belongs to the same subgroup which also includes Yap1p, Yap2p, and Pap1p. The function of Cap1p is regulated by a nuclear localization mechanism. In recent years, some target genes of Cap1p have been discovered and the differences as well as similarities between Cap1p and Yap1p have been revealed. However, the role of Cap1p in the drug resistance of Candida albicans still needs to be further investigated. Currently drug resistance and oxidative stress are the 2 focuses in the research of fungal pathogens, making Cap1p very important in the future study. The authors have been involved in Cap1p research for a long time and this review introduces the current progress in the area.