Pathogenic microorganisms and their chronic pathogenicity are significant concerns in
biomedical research. Biofilm-linked persistent infections are not easy to treat due to resident …

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 …

Scorpion venom may cause severe medical complications and untimely death if injected into
the human body. Neurotoxins are the main components of scorpion venom that are known to …

Candida albicans is a major cause of human infections, ranging from relatively simple to
treat skin and mucosal diseases to systemic life-threatening invasive candidiasis. Fungal …

Antimicrobial peptides are an important weapon against invading pathogens and are
potential candidates as novel antibacterial agents, but their antifungal activities are not fully …

Microbial infections represent a problem of great importance at the public health level, with a
high rate of morbidity-mortality worldwide. However, treating the different diseases …

Many human fungal pathogens are opportunistic. They are primarily benign residents of the
human body and only become infectious when the host's immunity and microbiome are …

Scorpionism is a relevant medical condition in Brazil. It is responsible for most accidents
involving venomous animals in the country, which leads to severe symptoms that can evolve …

Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of nails, commonly caused by dermatophyte
fungi, primarily species of Trichophyton. Because of the limited drug arsenal available to …

Animal venoms are rich sources of neuroactive compounds, including anti-inflammatory,
antiepileptic, and antinociceptive molecules. Our study identified a protonectin peptide from …