Pathogenic eukaryotic microbes

The pathogenic eukaryotic microbe collection at the NBRP consists mainly of reference strains for major pathogenic fungi and actinomycetes and clinical strains. These strains are widely used to evaluate new drugs, to elucidate antifungal resistance mechanisms, and to discover useful substances. We also provide more than 40 pathogenic protozoa species. These are used to establish infectious animal models, evaluate the quality, safety and effectiveness of drugs, study parasitic mechanisms and as positive controls in clinical tests.

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・Fresh clinical isolates of fungi, highly pathogenic fungi species and major mycosis-causing fungi: about 15,000 strains
・Standard and clinical strains of pathogenic actinomycetes, mainly of the Nocardia genus: about 2,700 strains
・Pathogenic protozoa: about 370 strains

Subjects in the NBRP programs related to
“Pathogenic eukaryotic microbes”

【 Technology development subprogram/ Fundamental Technology Upgrading Program 】