Oral candidiasis, commonly referred to as “thrush,” is an opportunistic fungal infection that
commonly affects the oral mucosa. The main causative agent, Candida albicans, is a highly …

The oral cavity is a major portal of entry for pathogens that may lead to changes in the
normal microflora [1]. The homeostasis of the oral cavity is maintained by saliva, an …

The opportunistic fungal pathogen Candida albicans is capable of adhering to the oral
mucosa despite forces created by salivary flow. Although many fungal adhesion proteins …

The oral microbiome, one of the most complex and intensive microbial ecosystems in the
human body, comprises bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. Dysbiosis of the oral …

Candida albicans remains the main etiological agent of candidiasis, as this otherwise
normal commensal of humans is capable of causing active infection in immune-and …

Oral epithelial cells discriminate between pathogenic and non-pathogenic stimuli, and only
induce an inflammatory response when they are exposed to high levels of a potentially …

Fatty acids-assisted superparamagnetic maghemite (γ-Fe 2 O 3) NPs was biologically
synthesized using extract of polyherbal drug Liv52 (L52E). The NPs were characterized by …

Fungal infections are a global threat; yet, there are no licensed vaccines to any fungal
pathogens. Th17 cells mediate immunity to Candida albicans, particularly oropharyngeal …

Due to the high incidence of fungal infections caused by Candida species and their
increasing resistance to antimicrobial treatments, alternative therapies such as probiotics …

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) as therapeutic agents have attracted increasing interest in the past
decade owing to their significant effectiveness in treating a wide array of ailments. These …