Candida albicans biofilms and polymicrobial interactions
Candida albicans is a common fungus of the human microbiota. While generally a harmless
commensal in healthy individuals, several factors can lead to its overgrowth and cause a …
commensal in healthy individuals, several factors can lead to its overgrowth and cause a …
Antimicrobial peptides: a new frontier in antifungal therapy
Invasive fungal infections in humans are generally associated with high mortality, making
the choice of antifungal drug crucial for the outcome of the patient. The limited spectrum of …
the choice of antifungal drug crucial for the outcome of the patient. The limited spectrum of …
Antimicrobial peptides as an alternative for the eradication of bacterial biofilms of multi-drug resistant bacteria
JTC Pontes, AB Toledo Borges, CA Roque-Borda… - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bacterial resistance is an emergency public health problem worldwide, compounded by the
ability of bacteria to form biofilms, mainly in seriously ill hospitalized patients. The World …
ability of bacteria to form biofilms, mainly in seriously ill hospitalized patients. The World …
Antifungal peptides and proteins to control toxigenic fungi and mycotoxin biosynthesis
PV Martínez-Culebras, M Gandía, S Garrigues… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The global challenge to prevent fungal spoilage and mycotoxin contamination on food and
feed requires the development of new antifungal strategies. Antimicrobial peptides and …
feed requires the development of new antifungal strategies. Antimicrobial peptides and …
The multifaceted roles of antimicrobial peptides in oral diseases
Antimicrobial peptides are naturally occurring protein molecules with antibacterial, antiviral
and/or antifungal activity. Some antimicrobial peptides kill microorganisms through direct …
and/or antifungal activity. Some antimicrobial peptides kill microorganisms through direct …
Antimicrobial peptides and their applications in biomedical sector
In a report by WHO (2014), it was stated that antimicrobial resistance is an arising challenge
that needs to be resolved. This resistance is a critical issue in terms of disease or infection …
that needs to be resolved. This resistance is a critical issue in terms of disease or infection …
Important roles and potential uses of natural and synthetic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in oral diseases: Cavity, periodontal disease, and thrush
Numerous epithelial cells and sometimes leukocytes release AMPs as their first line of
defense. AMPs encompass cationic histatins, defensins, and cathelicidin to encounter oral …
defense. AMPs encompass cationic histatins, defensins, and cathelicidin to encounter oral …
Suppression of hyphal formation and virulence of Candida albicans by natural and synthetic compounds
Candida albicans undergoes a morphological yeast-to-hyphal transition during infection,
which plays a significant role in its pathogenesis. The filamentous morphology of the hyphal …
which plays a significant role in its pathogenesis. The filamentous morphology of the hyphal …
[HTML][HTML] Foliar application of plant-derived peptides decreases the severity of leaf rust (Puccinia triticina) infection in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
U Panthi, B McCallum, I Kovalchuk, C Rampitsch… - Journal of Genetic …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Screening and developing novel antifungal agents with minimal environmental
impact are needed to maintain and increase crop production, which is constantly threatened …
impact are needed to maintain and increase crop production, which is constantly threatened …
[HTML][HTML] A new bioinspired peptide on defensin from C. annuum fruits: Antimicrobial activity, mechanisms of action and therapeutical potential
Background Antimicrobial peptides, natural or synthetic, appear as promising molecules for
antimicrobial therapy because of their both broad antimicrobial activity and mechanism of …
antimicrobial therapy because of their both broad antimicrobial activity and mechanism of …