Searching for new antifungals for the treatment of cryptococcosis
NSO Sousa, JDR Almeida, H Frickmann… - Revista da Sociedade …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
There is a consensus that the antifungal repertoire for the treatment of cryptococcal
infections is limited. Standard treatment involves the administration of an antifungal drug …
infections is limited. Standard treatment involves the administration of an antifungal drug …
Cryptococcus spp. and Cryptococcosis: focusing on the infection in Brazil
FN do Carmo, J de Camargo Fenley, MT Garcia… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Cryptococcosis is a global fungal infection caused by the Cryptococcus neoformans/
Cryptococcus gattii yeast complex. This infection is acquired by inhalation of propagules …
Cryptococcus gattii yeast complex. This infection is acquired by inhalation of propagules …
[HTML][HTML] In Vitro Antifungal and Antivirulence Activities of Biologically Synthesized Ethanolic Extract of Propolis-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles against Candida albicans
A Iadnut, K Mamoon, P Thammasit… - Evidence-Based …, 2019 - hindawi.com
Propolis is a natural substance and consists of bioactive compounds, which gives it
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. However, the use of propolis is limited by the low …
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. However, the use of propolis is limited by the low …
Insight into the Antifungal Effects of Propolis and Carnosic Acid—Extension to the Pathogenic Yeast Candida glabrata: New Propolis Fractionation and Potential …
A Argüelles, R Sánchez-Fresneda, JP Guirao-Abad… - Journal of Fungi, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fungi have traditionally been considered opportunistic pathogens in primary infections
caused by virulent bacteria, protozoan, or viruses. Consequently, antimycotic chemotherapy …
caused by virulent bacteria, protozoan, or viruses. Consequently, antimycotic chemotherapy …
[HTML][HTML] Brazilian red propolis shows antifungal and immunomodulatory activities against Paracoccidioides brasiliensis
LA Santos, PL Rosalen, NA Dias, JC Grisolia… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic mycosis with
high prevalence in South America and especially in Brazil with severe clinical …
high prevalence in South America and especially in Brazil with severe clinical …
[HTML][HTML] A review of stingless bees' bioactivity in different parts of the world
Stingless bees, also known as meliponines, live in beehives. However, reports on the
distribution of stingless bees are scattered, resulting in a lack of precision. Honey and …
distribution of stingless bees are scattered, resulting in a lack of precision. Honey and …
Targeted propolis-loaded poly (butyl) cyanoacrylate nanoparticles: An alternative drug delivery tool for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis
P Thammasit, CS Tharinjaroen, Y Tragoolpua… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
In this study, we describe a nano-carrier system for propolis that is able to cross an in vitro
model of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and effectively reduce the virulence of Cryptococcus …
model of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and effectively reduce the virulence of Cryptococcus …
Unveiling the properties of Thai stingless bee propolis via diminishing cell wall-associated Cryptococcal melanin and enhancing the fungicidal activity of macrophages
K Mamoon, P Thammasit, A Iadnut, K Kitidee… - Antibiotics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Cryptococcus neoformans, a life-threatening human yeast pathogen, has the ability to
produce melanin, which is one of the common virulence factors contributing to cryptococcal …
produce melanin, which is one of the common virulence factors contributing to cryptococcal …
Ethanolic Extract Propolis-Loaded Niosomes Diminish Phospholipase B1, Biofilm Formation, and Intracellular Replication of Cryptococcus neoformans in …
K Kietrungruang, S Sookkree, S Sangboonruang… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Secretory phospholipase B1 (PLB1) and biofilms act as microbial virulence factors and play
an important role in pulmonary cryptococcosis. This study aims to formulate the ethanolic …
an important role in pulmonary cryptococcosis. This study aims to formulate the ethanolic …
Repurposing Benzimidazoles against Causative Agents of Chromoblastomycosis: Albendazole Has Superior In Vitro Activity Than Mebendazole and Thiabendazole
RA Coelho, MHG Figueiredo-Carvalho… - Journal of Fungi, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a neglected human implantation mycosis caused by several
dematiaceous fungal species. Currently available therapy is usually associated with …
dematiaceous fungal species. Currently available therapy is usually associated with …