Catechol-functionalized hydrogels: biomimetic design, adhesion mechanism, and biomedical applications
Hydrogels are a unique class of polymeric materials that possess an interconnected porous
network across various length scales from nano-to macroscopic dimensions and exhibit …
network across various length scales from nano-to macroscopic dimensions and exhibit …
Antimicrobial metal nanomaterials: from passive to stimuli‐activated applications
The development of antimicrobial drug resistance among pathogenic bacteria and fungi is
one of the most significant health issues of the 21st century. Recently, advances in …
one of the most significant health issues of the 21st century. Recently, advances in …
Development and regulation of single- and multi-species Candida albicans biofilms
MB Lohse, M Gulati, AD Johnson… - Nature Reviews …, 2018 - nature.com
Candida albicans is among the most prevalent fungal species of the human microbiota and
asymptomatically colonizes healthy individuals. However, it is also an opportunistic …
asymptomatically colonizes healthy individuals. However, it is also an opportunistic …
Candida albicans Biofilms and Human Disease
CJ Nobile, AD Johnson - Annual review of microbiology, 2015 - annualreviews.org
In humans, microbial cells (including bacteria, archaea, and fungi) greatly outnumber host
cells. Candida albicans is the most prevalent fungal species of the human microbiota; this …
cells. Candida albicans is the most prevalent fungal species of the human microbiota; this …
A review of the recent advances in antimicrobial coatings for urinary catheters
More than 75% of hospital-acquired or nosocomial urinary tract infections are initiated by
urinary catheters, which are used during the treatment of 15–25% of hospitalized patients …
urinary catheters, which are used during the treatment of 15–25% of hospitalized patients …
Candida parapsilosis Virulence and Antifungal Resistance Mechanisms: A Comprehensive Review of Key Determinants
J Branco, IM Miranda, AG Rodrigues - Journal of Fungi, 2023 - mdpi.com
Candida parapsilosis is the second most common Candida species isolated in Asia,
Southern Europe, and Latin America and is often involved in invasive infections that …
Southern Europe, and Latin America and is often involved in invasive infections that …
Candida species: current epidemiology, pathogenicity, biofilm formation, natural antifungal products and new therapeutic options
JCO Sardi, L Scorzoni, T Bernardi… - Journal of medical …, 2013 - microbiologyresearch.org
The incidence of fungal infections has increased significantly, so contributing to morbidity
and mortality. This is caused by an increase in antimicrobial resistance and the restricted …
and mortality. This is caused by an increase in antimicrobial resistance and the restricted …
Candida albicans biofilm growth and dispersal: contributions to pathogenesis
G Wall, D Montelongo-Jauregui, BV Bonifacio… - Current opinion in …, 2019 - Elsevier
Highlights•Biofilm formation is a major contributor to pathogenesis during Candida
infection.•C. albicans biofilm formation is a multi-step, highly regulated process.•Cells in …
infection.•C. albicans biofilm formation is a multi-step, highly regulated process.•Cells in …
Mechanistic Understanding of Candida albicans Biofilm Formation and Approaches for Its Inhibition
In recent years, the demand for novel antifungal therapies has increased several-folds due
to its potential to treat severe biofilm-associated infections. Biofilms are made by the sessile …
to its potential to treat severe biofilm-associated infections. Biofilms are made by the sessile …
Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis and Candida tropicalis: biology, epidemiology, pathogenicity and antifungal resistance
The incidence of infections caused by Candida species (candidosis) has increased
considerably over the past three decades, mainly due to the rise of the AIDS epidemic, an …
considerably over the past three decades, mainly due to the rise of the AIDS epidemic, an …