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Chitosan: A naturally occurring viable alternative to nystatin as an antifungal agent incorporated in heat polymerized denture base resin-II

Scientific Dental Journal, 2023
Background: Out of its various derivatives, low molecular weight (LMW) chitosan is known to have improved solubility and antifungal properties. Nystatin the standard antifungal drug discontinued from therapy due to resistant Candida strains emerged ...
Trunaya Bhatlekar, Siddharth Swarup, Sahjid Mukhida, Nageswari Gandham, Rajashri Patil, Akanksha Bhandari, Amit Jagtap   +6 more
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Amphotericin B Specifically Induces the Two-Component System LnrJK: Development of a Novel Whole-Cell Biosensor for the Detection of Amphotericin-Like Polyenes

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020
The rise of drug-resistant fungal pathogens urges for the development of new tools for the discovery of novel antifungal compounds. Polyene antibiotics are potent agents against fungal infections in humans and animals.
Ainhoa Revilla-Guarinos, Franziska Dürr, Philipp F. Popp, Maximilian Döring, Thorsten Mascher   +4 more
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Sanitary, physiological quality and alternative treatments of Dimorphandra gardneriana Tul. seeds

Bioscience Journal, 2018
The Dimorphandra gardneriana Tul. species is widely distributed in the Brazilian territory presenting an economic and environmental importance. The aim of this study was to determine the fungi associated with Dimorphandra gardneriana seeds, assessing ...
Flávio Ricardo da Silva Cruz, Rosemere dos Santos Silva, Maria das Graças Rodrigues do Nascimento, Demetrius José da Silva, Luciana Cordeiro do Nascimento   +4 more
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Polyhydroxyalkanoate/Antifungal Polyene Formulations with Monomeric Hydroxyalkanoic Acids for Improved Antifungal Efficiency

Antibiotics, 2021
Novel biodegradable and biocompatible formulations of “old” but “gold” drugs such as nystatin (Nys) and amphotericin B (AmB) were made using a biopolymer as a matrix.
Marina Pekmezovic, Melina Kalagasidis Krusic, Ivana Malagurski, Jelena Milovanovic, Karolina Stępień, Maciej Guzik, Romina Charifou, Ramesh Babu, Kevin O’Connor, Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic   +9 more
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Direct observation of nystatin binding to the plasma membrane of living cells

, 2021
Nystatin is an antifungal polyene macrolide which is widely applied to treat yeast infections. Nystatin has also been used as a laboratory tool to inhibit endocytic processes in mammalian cells.
Wüstner, Daniel; id_orcid, Reinholdt, Peter; id_orcid, Petersen, Daniel, Kongsted, Jacob; id_orcid, Caci, Atenisa, Szomek, Maria   +5 more
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In Vitro Comparison of Antifungal Activity between Epigallocatechin Gallate EGCG) and Nystatin on Candida Sp. Stored Isolates in HIV/AIDS Patients with Oral Candidiasis

Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2021
Background: Oral candidiasis is an oral infection caused by Candida albicans. It is one of the most common opportunistic infections found in patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Yusuf Wibisono, Afif Nurul Hidayati, Sawitri Sawitri, Iskandar Zulkarnain, Evy Ervianti, Rahmadewi Rahmadewi, Esti Hendradi, Pepy Dwi Endraswari, Dwi Murtiastutik   +8 more
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Considerations of Nystatin Roll in Oral Candidiasis Scenario and the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Review

Future Pharmacology, 2023
Oral candidiasis is an opportunistic infection usually related to predisposing factors. Oral manifestations in patients affected by COVID-19 have been reported, as the oral mucosa is the gateway to this viral infection.
Michelle Maria Gonçalves Barão de Aguiar, Renata Miliani Martinez, André Rolim Baby, Cristina Helena dos Reis Serra   +3 more
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Controlled delivery of membrane proteins to artificial lipid bilayers by nystatin-ergosterol modulated vesicle fusion

, 2006
The study of ion channels and other membrane proteins and their potential use as biosensors and drug screening targets require their reconstitution in an artificial membrane.
Fisher, K.H., Berry, RM, Fisher, K H, Berry, R M, de Planque, MR, de Planque, M R R, Sandison, ME, Watts, A, Mendes, G P, Morgan, Hywel, Watts, A., Berry, Richard, Sandison, M E, de Planque, M.R.R., Sandison, Mairi E., Mendes, GP, Zagnoni, M, Zagnoni, Michele, Watts, Anthony, Berry, R.M., Morgan, H, Mendes, G.P., Fisher, KH   +22 more
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Synergistic Effect of Thymoquinone And Nystatin in The Treatment of Oral Candidiasis; an in Vitro Study [PDF]

, 2021
The effectiveness of antifungal agents may be insufficient against resistant strains in some cases of oral candidiasis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antifungal effect of thymoquinone against Candidaalbicans, Candidatropicalis ...
.;, ve diğer, Şallı, Gülay Altan
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Comparing the effects of propolis extract mouthwash with Nystatin mouthwash on denture stomatitis [PDF]

مجله پزشکی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تبریز
Background. Denture stomatitis is the most important clinical complication that is common in denture wearers. Candida albicans is the most important microorganism involved in the pathogenesis of this disease.
Vahid Fakhrzadeh, Hossein Eslami, Hossein Samadi Kafil, Mohammad Saeed Khodaie, Sarvin Danesh panah, Neda Yasamineh   +5 more
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