Candida albicans is a commensal yeast fungus of the human oral, gastrointestinal, and
genital mucosal surfaces, and skin. Antibiotic-induced dysbiosis, iatrogenic …

Candida albicans is a common commensal fungus that colonizes the oropharyngeal cavity,
gastrointestinal and vaginal tract, and healthy individuals' skin. In 50% of the population, C …

Candida albicans Sap6, a secreted aspartyl protease (Sap), contributes to fungal virulence
in oral candidiasis. Beside its protease activity, Sap6 contains RGD (RGDRGD) motif …

Candida albicans can cause mucosal infections in humans. This includes oropharyngeal
candidiasis, which is commonly observed in human immunodeficiency virus infected …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is characterized by symptomatic inflammatory responses in
the vagina caused by Candida albicans and non-albicans Candida (NAC) species. The …

Opportunistic pathogen Candida albicans possesses multiple virulence factors which
enable colonization and infection of host tissues. Candida-related infections frequently occur …

Candidalysin, a peptide toxin produced specifically from hyphae of Candida albicans, plays
a crucial role in C. albicans pathogenesis in the oral cavity and vagina. Synthetic peptides …

Despite various drugs work against Candida, candidiasis represents clinical management
challenges worldwide due to the rising incidence and recurrence rate, as well as epidemics …

As the body's largest organ, the skin harbors a highly diverse microbiota, playing a crucial
role in resisting foreign pathogens, nurturing the immune system, and metabolizing natural …

Objectives Candidalysin is a peptide toxin produced by Candida albicans that causes
damage to epithelial cells by destabilizing the plasma membrane. This study aimed to …