Cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH) is an important cellular biophysical parameter which
affects both cell-cell and cell-surface interactions. In dimorphic fungi, multiple factors …

The pitangueira (Eugenia uniflora) is a tree native to Brazil but is cultivated in several
subtropical countries. A great diversity of nutrients and bioactive compounds have been …

Candida albicans is the primary etiological agent associated with the pathogenesis of
candidiasis. Unrestricted growth of C. albicans in the oral cavity may lead to oral candidiasis …

Fungal infections with increasing resistance to conventional therapies are a growing
concern. Candida albicans is a major opportunistic yeast responsible for mucosal and …

Yeasts from the Candida parapsilosis complex are clinically relevant due to their high
virulence and pathogenicity potential, such as adherence to epithelial cells and emission of …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Eugenia uniflora (Myrtaceae) is a species native
to Brazil and has a traditional use in the treatment of inflammation. Aim of the study To …

Background The antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation of pathogenic microbes
exacerbate the difficulties of anti-infection therapy in the clinic. The structural modification of …

Commiphora leptophloeos (Burseraceae) is a medicinal plant native to Brazil which is
popularly used for treating oral and vaginal infections. There has been no scientific evidence …

Due to the increased incidence of fungal infections and the emergence of antifungal
resistance mainly by Candida species, the need for safe and effective novel therapies is …

Among several bioactive peptides identified from the venom glands of the Tityus stigmurus
scorpion, one peptide with hypotensive action (TistH, Tityus stigmurus Hypotensin) showed …