Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Resistance and Virulence Markers in Candida spp. Isolated from Community-Acquired Infections in Bucharest, and the Impact of AgNPs on the Highly Resistant Isolates DOI Creative Commons
Viorica Maria Corbu, Ana-Maria Georgescu, Ioana Cristina Marinaș

и другие.

Journal of Fungi, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(8), С. 563 - 563

Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2024

This study aimed to determine, at the phenotypic and molecular levels, resistance virulence markers in

Язык: Английский

Candida parapsilosis Virulence and Antifungal Resistance Mechanisms: A Comprehensive Review of Key Determinants DOI Creative Commons
Joana Branco, Isabel M. Miranda, Acácio G. Rodrigues

и другие.

Journal of Fungi, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9(1), С. 80 - 80

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2023

Candida parapsilosis is the second most common species isolated in Asia, Southern Europe, and Latin America often involved invasive infections that seriously impact human health. This pathogen part of psilosis complex, which also includes orthopsilosis metapsilosis. C. are particularly prevalent among neonates with low birth weights, individuals who immunocompromised, patients require prolonged use a central venous catheter or other indwelling devices, whose surfaces exhibits an enhanced capacity to adhere form biofilms. Despite this well-acknowledged prevalence, biology has not been as extensively explored albicans. In paper, we describe molecular mechanistic pathways virulence show how they differ from those We mode action antifungal drugs used for treatment infections, namely, polyenes, echinocandins, azoles, well resistance mechanisms developed by overcome them. Finally, stress importance ongoing search species-specific features may aid development effective control strategies thus reduce burden on healthcare costs.

Язык: Английский

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Candidiasis and Other Emerging Yeasts DOI Open Access
Megha Sharma, Arunaloke Chakrabarti

Current Fungal Infection Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 17(1), С. 15 - 24

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Synergistic Anticandidal Activities of Greenly Synthesized ZnO Nanomaterials with Commercial Antifungal Agents against Candidal Infections DOI Creative Commons
Mohamed Taha Yassin, Abdallah M. Elgorban, Abdulaziz A. Al–Askar

и другие.

Micromachines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14(1), С. 209 - 209

Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2023

The high occurrence of mycological resistance to conventional antifungal agents results in significant illness and death rates among immunodeficient patients. In addition, the underprivileged therapeutic agents, besides potential toxicity resulting from long term therapy necessitate fabrication efficient antimicrobial combinations. Hence, objective present investigation is synthesize, characterize investigate anticandidal action green zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) formulated using Camellia sinensis leaf extract against three candidal pathogens. eco-friendly synthesized ZnO-NPs were characterized utilizing different physicochemical methods their potency was tested a disk diffusion assay. this setting, size biofabricated detected transmission electron microscope (TEM) micrographs, recording an average particle 19.380 ± 2.14 nm. zeta analysis revealed that surface charge −4.72 mV. biogenic reveal highest activity C. tropicalis strain, demonstrating relative suppressive zones measured at 35.16 0.13 37.87 0.24 mm diameter for concentrations 50 100 μg/disk, respectively. Excitingly, Candida glabrata showed susceptibility ZnO nanomaterials both ZnO-NPs’ (50 μg/disk) compared control. Moreover, biosynthesized synergistic effectiveness with nystatin terbinafine concerned strains. maximum efficiency noticed percentages 23.02 45.9%, no hemolytic human erythrocytes revealing biosafety hemocompatibility. Finally, pathogens, as well patterns such terbinafine, emphasize prospective application these combinations biocompatible highly agents.

Язык: Английский

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Mechanisms of antifungal resistance and developments in alternative strategies to combat Candida albicans infection DOI
Kajal Sharma,

Prashant Kumar Parmanu,

M. Sharma

и другие.

Archives of Microbiology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 206(3)

Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Non-albicans Candida Species: Immune Response, Evasion Mechanisms, and New Plant-Derived Alternative Therapies DOI Creative Commons

Manuela Gómez-Gaviria,

Uriel Ramírez-Sotelo, Héctor M. Mora‐Montes

и другие.

Journal of Fungi, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 9(1), С. 11 - 11

Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2022

Fungal infections caused by Candida species have become a constant threat to public health, especially for immunocompromised patients, who are considered susceptible this type of opportunistic infections. albicans is known as the most common etiological agent candidiasis; however, other species, such tropicalis, parapsilosis, Nakaseomyces glabrata (previously glabrata), auris, guilliermondii, and Pichia kudriavzevii named krusei), also gained great importance in recent years. The increasing frequency isolation non-albicans associated with different factors, exposure antifungal drugs, use catheters hospitalized cancer, age, geographic distribution. main concerns control these pathogens include their ability evade mechanisms action thus developing resistance it has been shown that some manage host's immunity. These biological traits make candidiasis treatment challenging task. In review manuscript, detailed update literature on six relevant provided, focusing immune response, evasion mechanisms, new plant-derived compounds properties.

Язык: Английский

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We need to talk about Candida tropicalis: Virulence factors and survival mechanisms DOI
Murilo Moreira dos Santos, Kelly Ishida

Medical Mycology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 61(8)

Опубликована: Июль 28, 2023

Candida tropicalis is a notable species of the genus representing an impressive epidemiology in tropical regions, especially South America and Asia, where India already presents as first epidemiology. has also shown worrying antifungal resistance profile recent years. It essential to highlight that each pathogenic particular biology; however, virulence factors are almost entirely based on studies with C. albicans. The intrinsic krusei some azoles, osmotolerance tropicalis, multidrug auris just few examples how biology unique. Despite being phylogenetically close species, can support 15% NaCl, antagonistically metabolize signal N-acetylglucosamine, encode 16 reported ALS genes, other specificities discussed here compared clarify details infectious process, including identifying participating secreted enzyme(s), responsible for tissue damage, mechanisms underlying morphogenesis tolerance signaling pathways. In this review, we thoroughly assembled what known about main highlighting missing pieces stimulate further research non-Candida albicans species.

Язык: Английский

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Candida diagnostic techniques: a review DOI Creative Commons
Sara Arafa, Khaled Elbanna,

Gamal E.H. Osman

и другие.

Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9(3), С. 360 - 377

Опубликована: Май 10, 2023

Abstract Fungal infections (mycoses) represent a major health issue in humans. They have emerged as global concern for medical professionals by causing high morbidity and mortality. approximately impact one billion individuals per annum account 1.6 million deaths. The diagnosis of Candida is challenging task. Laboratory-based species identification techniques (molecular, commercial, conventional) been reviewed summarized. This review aims to discuss the mycoses history, taxonomy, pathogenicity, virulence characteristics.

Язык: Английский

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A Putative Role of Candida albicans in Promoting Cancer Development: A Current State of Evidence and Proposed Mechanisms DOI Creative Commons
Jasminka Talapko,

Tomislav Meštrović,

Branko Dmitrović

и другие.

Microorganisms, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(6), С. 1476 - 1476

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2023

Candida albicans is a commensal fungal species that commonly colonizes the human body, but it also pervasive opportunistic pathogen in patients with malignant diseases. A growing body of evidence suggests this fungus not only coincidental oncology patients, may play an active role development cancer. More specifically, several studies have investigated potential association between C. and various types cancer, including oral, esophageal, colorectal possible skin cancer as well. The proposed mechanisms include production carcinogenic metabolites, modulation immune response, changes cell morphology, microbiome alterations, biofilm production, activation oncogenic signaling pathways, induction chronic inflammation. These act together or independently to promote development. Although more research needed fully grasp carcinogenesis, available be contributor underscores importance considering impact on pathogenesis. In narrative review, we aimed summarize current state offer some insights into mechanisms.

Язык: Английский

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Pathophysiological microenvironments in oral candidiasis DOI Creative Commons
Mette Rose Jørgensen

Apmis, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2024

Oral candidiasis (OC), a prevalent opportunistic infection of the oral mucosa, presents considerable health challenge, particularly in individuals with compromised immune responses, advanced age, and local predisposing conditions. A part population carries Candida cavity, but only few develop OC. Therefore, pathogenesis OC may depend on factors other than attributes fungus, such as host factors. Mucosal trauma inflammation compromise epithelial integrity, fostering conducive environment for fungal invasion. Molecular insights into immunocompromised state reveal dysregulation innate adaptive immunity, creating permissive proliferation. Detailed examination species (spp.) their virulence uncovers nuanced understanding beyond traditional C. albicans focus, which embrace diverse spp. strategies, influencing adhesion, invasion, evasion, biofilm formation. Understanding pathophysiological microenvironments is crucial development targeted therapeutic interventions. This review aims to unravel focusing microbial, host, factors, considers resistance antifungal therapy. The comprehensive approach offers refined perspective OC, seeking briefly identify potential targets future effective management.

Язык: Английский

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Molecular association of Candida albicans and vulvovaginal candidiasis: focusing on a solution DOI Creative Commons
Helma David, Adline Princy Solomon

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13

Опубликована: Окт. 13, 2023

-mediated vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a significant challenge in clinical settings, owing to the inefficacy of current antifungals modulating virulence, development resistance, and poor penetration into biofilm matrix. Various predisposition factors are molecular drivers that lead dysbiosis normal microflora vagina, upregulation central metabolic pathways, morphogenesis, hyphal extension, adhesion, invasion, formation leading chronic infection recurrence. Hence, it crucial understand mechanism behind virulence pathways driven by those decode drug targets. Finding innovative solutions targeting fungal virulence/biofilm may potentiate at low concentrations without affecting recurrence resistance. With this background, present review details critical associated network possible targets, target-specific inhibitors, probable mode delivery cross preclinical phase appropriate

Язык: Английский

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