Description
Surface mannoprotein required for hyphal morphogenesis, surface adherence, and pathogenicity. Contributes in a high proportion to the carbohydrate component of the matrix due to high levels of glycosylation and may play important roles during biofilm development and maintenance. Acts as a major antigen target of host cell-mediated immune response. Induces extensive T-cell proliferation of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Facilitates host dendritic cells maturation and promotes cytokine production through its glycosylated portion while its protein core is essentially involved in induction of T-cell response