On the basis of these findings, we concludethat maintaining ahigh density of circulating hemocytes and the absence of melanization,similar to noninfected larvae, indicates that CDF-GK is effectivein controlling C. krusei-induced candidiasis.These results suggest that the peptide reduces the fungal burden inlarvae, minimizing the need for the activation of both cellular andhumoral immune responses. This evidence concerns the gene GK and candidiasis.