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Peroral amphotericin B polymer nanoparticles lead to comparable or superior in vivo antifungal activity to that of intravenous Ambisome® or Fungizone™

, 2011
Background: Despite advances in the treatment, the morbidity and mortality rate associated with invasive aspergillosis remains unacceptably high (70–90%) in immunocompromised patients.
M N V Ravi Kumar, Sharp Andrew, Jagdishbhai L. Italia, Carter, Katharine C., Carter Katharine C., Kumar, M. N V Ravi, Kumar M. N. V. Ravi, Jagdishbhai L Italia, Italia Jagdishbhai L., Italia, Jagdishbhai L., Katharine C. Carter, M. N. V. Ravi Kumar, Andrew Sharp, Italia, Jagdishbhai L, Kumar, M N V Ravi, Warn, Peter, Warn Peter, Sharp, Andrew, Carter, Katharine C, Katharine C Carter, Peter Warn   +20 more
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Non-synonymous ERG11 mutations in M. restricta and M. arunalokei: impact on azole susceptibility

Microbiology Spectrum
Malassezia are commensal lipid-dependent yeasts and opportunistic pathogens that cause superficial mycoses and systemic infection. Azole antifungals target cell wall ergosterol synthesis and are the first line of antifungal treatment.
Cheryl Leong, Wisely Chua, Cheng-Shoong Chong, Shi Mun Lee, Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, Won Hee Jung, Thomas L. Dawson   +6 more
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Predictors of caspofungin exposure-response relationship: a retrospective cohort study on therapeutic drug monitoring parameters

Frontiers in Pharmacology
IntroductionThis study aimed to characterize the exposure-response relationship of caspofungin through analysis of trough serum concentration (Cmin) associated with clinical efficacy, while identifying clinically determinants of Cmin.MethodsA single ...
Mingwei Meng, Ruhua Wei, Yating Lu, Wen Cao, Kai Mo, Zheng Huang, Yane Qin, Xiaobu Lan   +7 more
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Evaluation of Agronomic Performance of two Varieties of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.), INIAP 440 - Quitumbe and INIAP 442 - Sultana, using Neutrosophic Superhypersoft sets [PDF]

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
The yield and earliness of broad bean varieties have depended on key factors to enhance agricultural productivity in various regions. Therefore, the objective of the study focused on evaluating the agronomic yield and earliness of the INIAP 442-SULTANA ...
Karina Paola Marín Quevedo, Cristian Santiago Jiménez Jacome, Ángel Rubén Murillo Ilbay, Isabel Chávez   +3 more
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Antifungal resistance in dermatology

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2018
Cutaneous fungal infections affect more than one-fourth of world's population. The pathogenesis and severity of fungal infection depend on various immunological and nonimmunological factors. The rampant use of antifungal therapy in immunocompromised individuals marked the onset of antifungal drug resistance.
Varadraj Pai, Ajantha Ganavalli, Naveen Narayanshetty Kikkeri   +2 more
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Antimicrobial Activity of Iberian macroalgae

, 2007
The antibacterial and antifungal activity of 82 marine macroalgae (18 Chlorophyceae, 25 Phaeophyceae and 39 Rhodophyceae) was studied to evaluate their potential for being used as natural preservatives in the cosmetic industry.
Gómez Garreta, Ma. Amelia, Ribera, María Antonia, Lavelli, Luca, Ribera Siguán, María Antonia, Salvador Soler, Noemi, Gómez Garreta, Amelia, Salvador, Noemí   +6 more
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Enhanced anti-infective activities of sinapic acid through nebulization of lyophilized protransferosomes

Frontiers in Nanotechnology
IndroductionCOVID-19 is a contagious illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, a major cause of death globally, even with effective vaccinations. Additionally, multidrug resistant bacterial and fungal pathogens are a real threat to many healthcare settings.
Hani A. Alhadrami, Hani A. Alhadrami, Amr Gamal, Ngozi Amaeze, Ahmed M. Sayed, Mostafa E. Rateb, Demiana M. Naguib   +6 more
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Knowledge and usage patterns of clotrimazole vaginal cream and tablet amongst females: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Pharmacology
IntroductionClotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antimycotic agent that is primarily used to treat yeast and other fungal infections. Considering the limited number of medicines available for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis, indiscriminate use of ...
Obi Peter Adigwe, Godspower Onavbavba, Chiamaka Frances Okeke   +2 more
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Exploration of secondary metabolites from green algae as antimicrobial agents: A comprehensive review [PDF]

Botanica Serbica
A number of advancements have been made in algal technology in different fields, such as medical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical. Green algae (Chlorophyta) are a group of photosynthetic organisms which live in both aquatic and terrestrial environments ...
Elsa Shibu Sruthy, Edathiruthi Kottukkal Chandran Baiju   +1 more
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CDC actions to prevent the spread of antifungal resistance [PDF]

Drug-resistant fungi can quickly spread through our communities, healthcare facilities, the environment (e.g., soil, water), and around the world. Antifungal-resistant infections have increased in recent years.

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