β-lapachone and α-nor-lapachone modulate Candida albicans viability and virulence factors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2018.03.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND Candida albicans is the most important fungal pathogen that causes infections in humans, and the search for new therapeutic strategies for its treatment is essential. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: virulence; lapachone; treatment; lapachone lapachone ... See more keywords
Naphthoquinones from Handroanthus impetiginosus promote skin wound healing through Sirt3 regulation
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DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2020.43706.10275
Abstract: Objective(s): Lapachone is a natural naphthoquinone-derived compound found in Tabebuia avellanedae. It is well-known for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, diuretic, and anti-cancerous effects. However, the wound-healing effects of this compound are not known yet. The… read more here.
Keywords: wound healing; handroanthus impetiginosus; lapachone; skin ... See more keywords