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 …

Fungal biofilms are an escalating clinical problem associated with significant rates of
mortality. Candida albicans is the most notorious of all fungal biofilm formers. However, non …

Highlights•We discuss recent advances in understanding fungal biofilm
development.•Fungal biofilm formation is under the control of complex transcriptional …

Candida albicans is a commonly found member of the human microflora and is a major
human opportunistic fungal pathogen. A perturbation of the microbiome can lead to …

A major virulence attribute of Candida albicans is its ability to form biofilms, densely packed
communities of cells adhered to a surface. These biofilms are intrinsically resistant to …

Candida species are fungal pathogens known for their ability to cause superficial and
systemic infections in the human host. These pathogens are able to persist inside the host …

A wide variety of fungi have demonstrated the ability to colonize surfaces and form biofilms.
Most studies on fungal biofilms have focused on Candida albicans and more recently …

The ability to form biofilms is a common feature of microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi.
These consortiums can colonize a variety of surfaces, such as host tissues, dentures, and …

Candida is the most common human fungal pathogen that causes a variety of afflictions from
superficial mucosal infections to deep mycoses. Biofilm formation is a major virulence factor …

Candida spp. proliferate as surface-associated biofilms in a variety of clinical niches. These
biofilms can be extremely difficult to eradicate in healthcare settings. Cells within biofilm …