The influence of essential oils (EOs) used at sublethal level, on the presence and intensity of
Candida albicans virulence factors was evaluated. Minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) …

Antibiotic resistance has become a crisis. Candida tropicalis (C. tropicalis) is one of the most
highly virulent and drug-resistant pathogens. An alternative antimicrobial therapy to …

The yeast Candida parapsilosis is an increasingly common cause of systemic fungal
infections among immunocompromised individuals, including premature infants. Adhesion …

Biofilm deposition on indwelling medical devices and implanted biomaterials is frequently
attributed to the prevalence of resistant infections in humans. Further, the nature of persistent …

As an eco-friendly management method, biological control of postharvest diseases, utilizing
antagonistic yeasts, is a research topic receiving considerable attention. Detailed …

Highlights•IL-1α and IL-1β have non-redundant role immunity against invasive fungal
infections.•Pathogens that induce greater tissue damage tend to drive IL-1α release.•Fungal …

This study evaluated the effects of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) mediated by
Photodithazine®(PDZ) and LED light on the virulence factors of fluconazole-susceptible …

Host-Candida interaction has been broadly studied during Candida albicans infection, with
a progressive shift in focus toward non-albicans Candida species. C. krusei is an emerging …

Aim Tyrosol, a quorum sensing molecule in yeasts, was reported to reduce lag phase and
induces hyphae formation during cell proliferation. However, evidence of any enhancing …

Epigenetics literally means heritable changes in gene expression without any modification
in the DNA sequence. The field of epigenetics is revolutionising our understanding of basic …