Candida Biofilms: An Update on Developmental Mechanisms and Therapeutic Challenges
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DOI: 10.1007/s11046-020-00445-w
Abstract: Fungi of the genus Candida are important etiological agents of superficial and life-threatening infections in individuals with a compromised immune system. One of the main characteristics of Candida is its ability to form highly drug… read more here.
Keywords: developmental mechanisms; mechanisms therapeutic; candida biofilms; update developmental ... See more keywords
Niclosamide-loaded nanoparticles disrupt Candida biofilms and protect mice from mucosal candidiasis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001762
Abstract: Candida albicans biofilms are a complex multilayer community of cells that are resistant to almost all classes of antifungal drugs. The bottommost layers of biofilms experience nutrient limitation where C. albicans cells are required to… read more here.
Keywords: candida biofilms; candidiasis; epo nps; candida ... See more keywords
Candida Biofilms: Threats, Challenges, and Promising Strategies
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2018.00028
Abstract: Candida species are fungal pathogens known for their ability to cause superficial and systemic infections in the human host. These pathogens are able to persist inside the host due to the development of pathogenicity and… read more here.
Keywords: candida biofilms; candida; promising strategies; challenges promising ... See more keywords
Pathogenesis and Clinical Relevance of Candida Biofilms in Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.544480
Abstract: The ability of Candida spp. to form biofilms is crucial for its pathogenicity, and thus, it should be considered an important virulence factor in vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and recurrent VVC (RVVC). Its ability to generate… read more here.
Keywords: vulvovaginal candidiasis; candida biofilms; candida; immunopathology ... See more keywords