State-of-the-art dermatophyte infections: epidemiology aspects, pathophysiology, and resistance mechanisms

NM Martinez-Rossi, NTA Peres, TA Bitencourt… - Journal of Fungi, 2021 - mdpi.com
The burden of fungal infections is not widely appreciated. Although these infections are
responsible for over one million deaths annually, it is estimated that one billion people are …

[PDF][PDF] Antifungal free fatty acids: a review

CH Pohl, JLF Kock, VS Thibane - Science against microbial …, 2011 - researchgate.net
Fatty acids are known to possess antibacterial, antimalarial and antifungal activity. The
development of resistance of microbes, including fungi and yeasts, towards antimicrobial …

Pathogenesis of dermatophytosis: sensing the host tissue

NM Martinez-Rossi, NTA Peres, A Rossi - Mycopathologia, 2017 - Springer
Abstract The genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton include filamentous
fungi that cause dermatophytosis, a superficial infection of the skin, stratum corneum, nail …

Formation and Resuscitation of Viable but Nonculturable Salmonella typhi

B Zeng, G Zhao, X Cao, Z Yang… - BioMed research …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Salmonella typhi is a pathogen that causes the human disease of typhoid fever. The aim of
this study was to investigate the viable but nonculturable (VBNC) state of S. typhi. Some …

[HTML][HTML] Reassessing the use of undecanoic acid as a therapeutic strategy for treating fungal infections

A Rossi, MP Martins, TA Bitencourt, NTA Peres… - Mycopathologia, 2021 - Springer
Treating fungal infections is challenging and frequently requires long-term courses of
antifungal drugs. Considering the limited number of existing antifungal drugs, it is crucial to …

Potential Inhibitors of CYP51 Enzyme in Dermatophytes by Red Sea Soft Coral Nephthea sp.: In Silico and Molecular Networking Studies

NH Hassan, SS El-Hawary, M Emam, MA Rabeh… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
In this study, the n-hexane fraction of soft coral Nephthea sp. gathered from the Red Sea
was evaluated for its antidermatophyte activity. The antidermatophyte activity was performed …

Enhancing antifungal and biocompatible efficacy of undecanoic acid through incorporation with chitosan-based nanoemulsion

A Sathiyaseelan, X Zhang, K Han, MH Wang - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The management of invasive fungal infections in humans poses significant challenges due
to the intricate nature of the treatment, which is both arduous and costly, necessitating …

Role of pH in the pathogenesis of dermatophytoses

NM Martinez‐Rossi, GF Persinoti, NTA Peres… - Mycoses, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The secretion of proteolytic enzymes by dermatophytes is a key factor in their invasion and
subsequent dissemination through the stratum corneum of the host. During the first stages of …

Detection and Verification of the Viable but Nonculturable (VBNC) State of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes Using Flow Cytometry and …

GK Afari, YC Hung - Journal of Food Science, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The use of electrolyzed oxidizing (EO) water to inactivate microorganisms on foods has
been extensively studied and shown to be effective. However, the prospect of the formation …

First‐time characterization of viable but non‐culturable Proteus mirabilis: Induction and resuscitation

R Wasfi, GR Abdellatif, HM Elshishtawy… - Journal of Cellular …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Pathogenic bacteria can enter into a viable but non‐culturable (VBNC) state under
unfavourable conditions. Proteus mirabilis is responsible for dire clinical consequences …