Highlights•Biofilm formation is a major contributor to pathogenesis during Candida
infection.•C. albicans biofilm formation is a multi-step, highly regulated process.•Cells in …

Currently available biomedical adhesives are mainly engineered to have one function (ie,
providing mechanical support for the repaired tissue). To improve the performance of …

The incidence of opportunistic yeast infections in humans has been increasing over recent
years. These infections are difficult to treat and diagnose, in part due to the large number …

Fungal infections are a continuously increasing problem in modern health care.
Understanding the complex biology of the emerging pathogens and unraveling the …

Candida albicans and Candida glabrata are the two most prevalent etiologic agents of
candidiasis worldwide. Although both are recognized as pathogenic, their choice of …

Candida albicans, a dimorphic opportunistic fungus is known to form robust biofilm and
commonly associated with superficial and life threatening systemic infections. The repertoire …

Introduction. Candida auris is a pathogenic yeast that mainly affects immunosuppressed
patients and those with implanted medical devices. This pathogen also displays elevated …

Candida biofilm structure is particularly difficult to eradicate, since biofilm is much more
resistant to antifungal agents than planktonic cells. In this context, a more effective strategy …

Purpose The objective of this study was to improve the surface characteristics of poly (methyl
methacrylate)(PMMA) by developing a novel, thin film coating process and to characterize …

Candida bloodstream infection (BSI) represents a growing infective problem frequently
associated to biofilm production due to the utilization of intravascular devices. Candida …