The development of new antifungal agents that target biofilms is an urgent need. Natural
products, mainly from the plant kingdom, represent an invaluable source of these entities …

In nature, microorganisms prefer to reside in structured microbial communities, termed
biofilms, rather than as free-floating planktonic cells. Advantageous for the microorganisms …

Background Biofilms contribute to the pathogenesis of many chronic and difficult-to
eradicate infections whose treatment is complicated due to the intrinsic resistance to …

Fungal cells are capable of adhering to biotic and abiotic surfaces and form biofilms
containing one or more microbial species that are microbial reservoirs. These biofilms may …

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most serious public health problems. This is of
particular concern when bacteria become resistant to various antimicrobial agents …

The past decades have witnessed a dramatic increase in invasive fungal infections,
especially caused by different species belonging to the Candida genus. Nowadays, even …

The use of natural products to promote health is as old as human civilization. In recent years,
the perception of natural products derived from plants as abundant sources of biologically …

The biofilm communities of Candida are resistant to various antifungal treatments. The ability
of Candida to form biofilms on abiotic and biotic surfaces is considered one of the most …

Fungal biofilms, such as Candida albicans biofilms, are capable of surviving in hostile
environments owing to their remarkable ability to adhere to surfaces and their tolerance to …

Biofilm is a complex community of microorganisms residing within a polysaccharide and/or
protein matrix. Biofilm can be produced by several microorganisms, including various …