Cheng, T.A. and Hill, P.B. (2005) The Biology of Malassezia Organisms and Their Ability to Induce Immune Responses and Skin Disease. Veterinary Dermatology, 16, 4-26.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3164.2005.00424.x

has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Evaluation of Changes in Actin Filaments of RK13 Cells Infected with Malassezia pachydermatis

  AUTHORS: Iris del Socorro Flores Rodríguez, Tonatiuh Alejandro Cruz Sánchez, José Luis Nieto Bordes, Francisco Rodolfo González Díaz, Carlos Ignacio Soto Zárate, Carlos Gerardo García Tovar

  KEYWORDS: Malassezia pachydermatis, RK13 Cells, Actin Filaments

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Vol.8 No.2, February 28, 2018

  ABSTRACT: Background: Malassezia pachydermatis is the main causative agent of canine otitis and also of a myriad of dermatological problems in companion animals; its interaction mechanisms with host cells are still unclear. Objectives: To establish an in vitro infection model of M. pachydermatis-exposed RK13 cells in order to evaluate cell morphological changes as well as changes in the structure of actin filaments. Methods: Cultures of RK13 cells were infected with M. pachydermatis, alterations caused by the yeast were evaluated by optical and fluorescence microscopy. Results: M. pachydermatis adheres itself to the cell and produces the formation of multiple agglomerates that cause changes in cell morphology, formation of cell aggregates in overlays, presence of syncytia and destruction of cell culture structure. The damaged cells presented changes in the actin filaments consisting of thickening of the cell cortex and loss of stress fibers. On the other hand, the formation of perinuclear actin rings in the yeasts was observed. Conclusions: An in vitro infection model was established with M. pachydermatis and alterations in cell morphology were observed consisting of changes in the structure of the actin filaments, overgrowth of the cells and the presence of syncytia.