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World J Transl Med. Apr 12, 2014; 3(1): 31-36
Published online Apr 12, 2014. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v3.i1.31
Published online Apr 12, 2014. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v3.i1.31
Translational medical mycology guides clinical and laboratory practice on fungal diseases
Jebina Lama, Yu-Ping Ran, Department of Dermatovenerology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Xin Ran, Department of Dermatology and Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650101, Yunnan Province, China
Author contributions: Ran YP substantially contributed to the conception and design of the work; Lama J contributed to data acquisition, analysis and interpretation; Ran X contributed to data interpretation and revised the manuscript critically for important intellectual content.
Correspondence to: Yu-Ping Ran, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Dermatovenerology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No. 37 of Guo Xue Xiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. ranyuping@gmail.com
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Received: November 4, 2013
Revised: December 18, 2013
Accepted: January 17, 2014
Published online: April 12, 2014
Revised: December 18, 2013
Accepted: January 17, 2014
Published online: April 12, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip:“Translational medical mycology” has transformed vastly in recent years, which is aimed to solve clinical problems. This transformation is a dynamic, multi-level, multi-directional and continuously improving process. There are different processes in translational medicine, with the main objective being translation journey from bench to bedside to the community. We can solve a clinical problem by using a number of new technologies with the help of advanced laboratories and professionals, which will eventually promote the overall progress of medical mycology and ultimately provide an access to the effective treatment and prevention of the fungal disease.