[HTML][HTML] Candida albicans—The Virulence Factors and Clinical Manifestations of Infection

J Talapko, M Juzbašić, T Matijević, E Pustijanac… - Journal of Fungi, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] The oral microbiota: community composition, influencing factors, pathogenesis, and interventions

X Li, Y Liu, X Yang, C Li, Z Song - Frontiers in microbiology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The human oral cavity provides a habitat for oral microbial communities. The complexity of
its anatomical structure, its connectivity to the outside, and its moist environment contribute …

[HTML][HTML] Biomedical applications and bioavailability of curcumin—An updated overview

SI Sohn, A Priya, B Balasubramaniam… - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Curcumin, a yellow-colored molecule derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, has been
identified as the bioactive compound responsible for numerous pharmacological activities of …

[HTML][HTML] Natural Compounds: A Hopeful Promise as an Antibiofilm Agent Against Candida Species

A Shariati, M Didehdar, S Razavi, M Heidary… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The biofilm communities of Candida are resistant to various antifungal treatments. The ability
of Candida to form biofilms on abiotic and biotic surfaces is considered one of the most …

[HTML][HTML] Targeting Virulence Factors of Candida albicans with Natural Products

QR Bu, MY Bao, Y Yang, TM Wang, CZ Wang - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Natural products derived from natural resources, including nutritional functional food, play
an important role in human health. In recent years, the study of anti-fungal and other …

Carvacrol targets SarA and CrtM of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to mitigate biofilm formation and staphyloxanthin synthesis: an in vitro and in vivo …

A Selvaraj, A Valliammai, P Muthuramalingam… - ACS …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Carvacrol is an essential oil traditionally used in culinary processes as spice due to its
aromatic nature and also known for various biological activities. In the present study, the …

[HTML][HTML] 3-Hydroxy coumarin demonstrates anti-biofilm and anti-hyphal efficacy against Candida albicans via inhibition of cell-adhesion, morphogenesis, and virulent …

TJ Sushmitha, M Rajeev, V Kathirkaman, S Shivam… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Candida albicans, a common fungus of human flora, can become an opportunistic pathogen
and causes invasive candidiasis in immunocompromised individuals. Biofilm formation is …

Evaluation of citrus pectin capped copper sulfide nanoparticles against candidiasis causing candida biofilms

NM Al-Enazi, K Alsamhary, F Ameen - Environmental Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The incidence of candidiasis has significantly increased globally in recent decades, and it is
a significant source of morbidity and mortality, particularly in critically ill patients. Candida sp …

[HTML][HTML] Antifungal Activity of the Phenolic Compounds Ellagic Acid (EA) and Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) against Drug-Resistant Candida auris

FC Possamai Rossatto, N Tharmalingam, IE Escobar… - Journal of Fungi, 2021 - mdpi.com
Candida auris is an emerging healthcare-associated fungal pathogen that has become a
serious global health threat. Current treatment options are limited due to drug resistance …

[HTML][HTML] Catechol thwarts virulent dimorphism in Candida albicans and potentiates the antifungal efficacy of azoles and polyenes

R Jothi, R Sangavi, P Kumar, SK Pandian… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
The present study was deliberately focused to explore the antivirulence efficacy of a plant
allelochemical—catechol against Candida albicans, and attempts were made to elucidate …