Deciphering antifungal and antibiofilm mechanisms of isobavachalcone against Cryptococcus neoformans through RNA-seq and functional analyses
W Qian, J Lu, C Gao, Q Liu, Y Li, Q Zeng, J Zhang… - Microbial Cell …, 2024 - Springer
Cryptococcus neoformans has been designated as critical fungal pathogens by the World
Health Organization, mainly due to limited treatment options and the prevalence of …
Health Organization, mainly due to limited treatment options and the prevalence of …
Isobavachalcone exhibits antifungal and antibiofilm effects against C. albicans by disrupting cell wall/membrane integrity and inducing apoptosis and autophagy
W Qian, J Lu, C Gao, Q Liu, W Yao, T Wang… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Isobavachalcone (IBC) is a natural flavonoid with multiple pharmacological properties. This
study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of IBC against planktonic growth and biofilms of …
study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of IBC against planktonic growth and biofilms of …
Exploitation of the antifungal and antibiofilm activities of plumbagin against Cryptococcus neoformans
Cryptococcus neoformans is an important opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes various
infections. Here, the antifungal and antibiofilm activities of plumbagin against C. neoformans …
infections. Here, the antifungal and antibiofilm activities of plumbagin against C. neoformans …
Delineating the Biofilm Inhibition Mechanisms of Phenolic and Aldehydic Terpenes against Cryptococcus neoformans
The recalcitrant biofilm formed by fungus Cryptococcus neoformans is a life-threatening
pathogenic condition responsible for further intensifying cryptococcosis. Considering the …
pathogenic condition responsible for further intensifying cryptococcosis. Considering the …
High-Throughput Screen in Cryptococcus neoformans Identifies a Novel Molecular Scaffold That Inhibits Cell Wall Integrity Pathway Signaling
K Hartland, J Pu, M Palmer, S Dandapani… - ACS infectious …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Cryptococcus neoformans is one of the most important human fungal pathogens; however,
no new therapies have been developed in over 50 years. Fungicidal activity is crucially …
no new therapies have been developed in over 50 years. Fungicidal activity is crucially …
[HTML][HTML] Antifungal and Antibiofilm Efficacy of Paeonol Treatment Against Biofilms Comprising Candida albicans and/or Cryptococcus neoformans
Fungal populations are commonly found in natural environments and present enormous
health care challenges, due to increased resistance to antifungal agents. Paeonol exhibits …
health care challenges, due to increased resistance to antifungal agents. Paeonol exhibits …
Appraisal of cinnamaldehyde analogs as dual-acting antibiofilm and anthelmintic agents
Cinnamaldehyde has a broad range of biological activities, which include antibiofilm and
anthelmintic activities. The ever-growing problem of drug resistance and limited treatment …
anthelmintic activities. The ever-growing problem of drug resistance and limited treatment …
Verapamil Enhances the Activity of Caspofungin against Cryptococcus neoformans Coincides with Inhibited Ca2+/CN Pathway and Damage with Cell Wall Integrity
X Peng, Q Kong, Q Wei, S Guo, Q Chen, M Peng… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Currently, the therapeutic effect on cryptococcal infection patients is hindered by toxicity and
drug resistance, making it urgent to discover alternative antifungals. Calcium channel …
drug resistance, making it urgent to discover alternative antifungals. Calcium channel …
[HTML][HTML] Isobavachalcone: A redox antifungal agent impairs the mitochondria protein of Cryptococcus neoformans
X Wang, WT Zhou, HH Dong, C Li, YY Jiang… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Isobavachalcone (IBC) is a natural small molecule with various biological activities;
however, its inhibitory effects on Cryptococcus neoformans remain unclear. In our study, IBC …
however, its inhibitory effects on Cryptococcus neoformans remain unclear. In our study, IBC …
Inhibition of Biofilm Formation by Candida albicans and Polymicrobial Microorganisms by Nepodin via Hyphal-Growth Suppression
Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogenic yeast and is responsible for candidiasis. It
readily colonizes host tissues and implant devices, and forms biofilms, which play an …
readily colonizes host tissues and implant devices, and forms biofilms, which play an …