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Silver Nanoparticles to Fight Candida Coinfection in the Oral Cavity
(2015-05-26)
This chapter is focused on the activity of silver nanoparticles (SN) as an antifungal agent against Candida albicans and Candida glabrata biofilms, which are involved in oral candidosis. A discussion focusing on the influence ...
Identification of Candida species in the clinical laboratory: A review of conventional, commercial, and molecular techniques
(2013-05-21)
In healthy individuals, Candida species are considered commensal yeasts of the oral cavity. However, these microorganisms can also act as opportunist pathogens, particularly the so-called non-albicans Candida species that ...
Identification of Candida species in the clinical laboratory: A review of conventional, commercial, and molecular techniques
(2013-05-21)
In healthy individuals, Candida species are considered commensal yeasts of the oral cavity. However, these microorganisms can also act as opportunist pathogens, particularly the so-called non-albicans Candida species that ...
Silver colloidal nanoparticles: Effect on matrix composition and structure of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata biofilms
(2013-04-01)
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of different silver nanoparticles (SN) concentrations on the matrix composition and structure of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata biofilms. Methods and Results: ...
Susceptibility of Clinical Isolates of Candida to Photodynamic Effects of Curcumin
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011-11-01)
Background and Objective: The resistance of Candida species to antifungals represents a major challenge for therapeutic and prophylactic strategies. This study evaluated photodynamic therapy (PDT) mediated by Curcumin (CUR) ...