All serious fungal infections need appropriate antifungal therapy for successful patient
outcome. Only a few classes of antifungal drugs are available, so the emergence of …

Since ancient times, folk medicine and agro-food science have benefitted from the use of
plant derivatives, such as essential oils, to combat different diseases, as well as to preserve …

Candida albicans is a ubiquitous commensal of the mammalian microbiome and the most
prevalent fungal pathogen of humans. A cell-type transition between yeast and hyphal …

The high rates of morbidity and mortality caused by fungal infections are associated with the
current limited antifungal arsenal and the high toxicity of the compounds. Additionally …

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 …

Microbial biofilms are a fascinating subject, due to their significant roles in the environment,
industry, and health. Advances in biochemical and molecular techniques have helped in …

A majority of infections caused by Candida albicans—the most frequent fungal pathogen—
are associated with biofilm formation. A salient feature of C. albicans biofilms is the presence …

Objectives This study evaluated the biological effects of the T. vulgaris L. extract., such as
antimicrobial activity on planktonic cultures and mono-and polymicrobial biofilms …

Candida albicans remains the main causative agent of candidiasis, one of the most frequent
nosocomial infections, with unacceptably high mortality rates. Biofilm formation is a major …

Invasive fungal infections caused by opportunistic fungal pathogens are associated with
high mortality rates, mainly due to the occurrence of genotypic and/or phenotypic resistance …