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Candida dubliniensis is a fungal opportunistic pathogen originally isolated from AIDS patients. It is also occasionally isolated from immunocompetent individuals. It is a dimorphic yeast of the genus Candida, very closely related to Candida albicans but forming a distinct phylogenetic cluster in DNA fingerprinting. It is most commonly isolated from oral cavities, and is also occasionally found in other anatomical sites.
Compositions and methods for promoting beta cell development and treating and preventing metabolic disease
Disclosed herein are methods of treating or preventing a metabolic disease in a subject. The methods include administering to the subject a composition comprising Candida dubliniensis in an amount effective to treat or prevent or reduce a metabolic disease. Methods of treating diabetes or promoting or enhancing proliferation of beta cell development or beta cell regeneration are also provided.
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