The high rates of morbidity and mortality caused by fungal infections are associated with the
current limited antifungal arsenal and the high toxicity of the compounds. Additionally …

Biofilm formation is an important virulence factor for pathogenic fungi. Both yeasts and
filamentous fungi can adhere to biotic and abiotic surfaces, developing into highly organized …

Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungal pathogen that causes infection in
immunocompromised individuals such as HIV patients, organ transplant patients …

Galleria mellonella is a well-accepted insect model for the study of pathogen-host
interactions and antimicrobial compounds. The main advantages of this model include the …

Galleria mellonella larvae have been widely used as alternative non-mammalian models for
the study of fungal virulence and pathogenesis. The larvae can be acquired in small …

In recent decades, Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) have emerged as a model
system to explore experimental aspects of fungal pathogenesis. The benefits of the G …

Cryptococcus neoformans is the most lethal pathogen of the central nervous system. The
gold standard treatment of cryptococcosis, a combination of amphotericin B with 5 …

Malassezia species are natural inhabitants of the healthy skin. However, under certain
conditions, they may cause or exacerbate several skin diseases. The ability of this fungus to …

The recalcitrant biofilm formed by fungus Cryptococcus neoformans is a life-threatening
pathogenic condition responsible for further intensifying cryptococcosis. Considering the …

The present study was carried out to understand the adaptive strategies developed by
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia for chronic colonization of the cystic fibrosis (CF) lung. For …