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Antibacterial hydrogel: The sniper of chronic wounds
BMEMat, EarlyView.The treatment of chronic wounds has always been an important challenge in the medical field. We focus on hydrogels not only because they provide a moist healing environment but also because compared with traditional dressings, they can effectively prevent and treat infections, reduce wound pain and scar formation.
Shengtai Bian +6 more
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Structure and functions of fungal cell surfaces [PDF]
A review with 24 references on the biochemistry, molecular structure, and function of cell surfaces of fungi, especially dermatophytes: the chemistry and structure of the cell wall, the effect of polyene antibiotics on the morphology and function of ...
Nozawa, Y.
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Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis in an immunocompetent Individual: A case report
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2017 Phaeohyphomycosis is a rare mycotic infection caused by various heterogenous groups of phaeoid (dematiaceous) fungi involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Common clinical manifestations are subcutaneous abscesses or cystic swellings. Here, we report
Sudharani Chintagunta +3 more
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Comparative sensitivity of Trichophyton and Aspergillus conidia to inactivation by violet-blue light exposure [PDF]
, 2016 The objective of this paper was to investigate the use of 405 nm light for inhibiting the growth of selected species of dermatophytic and saprophytic fungi.
Anderson, John G. +3 more
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Promising Prodiginins Biological Activities
Chemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Prodiginins are a large family of at least 34 pyrrolic compounds, including the well‐studied red pigment prodigiosin. Prodiginins are produced by several microorganisms displaying broad biological activities, including antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasitic, antiproliferative, and immunosuppressive activities.
María F. Ladetto +6 more
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Data in Brief, 2016 We describe symptoms of mycosis induced by two native fungal entomopathogens of the citrus orthezia scale, Praelongorthezia praelonga (Hemiptera: Ortheziidae), an important pest of citrus orchards.
Gabriel Moura Mascarin +6 more
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Cheiromyces lignicola, a new chirosporous anamorphic species from Hong Kong [PDF]
, 2000 Cheiromyces lignicola sp. nov. is described and illustrated from a freshwater stream in Hong Kong. The species is characterized by chiroid, yellowish brown, distoseptate conidia that are composed of 3-5 arms, each terminating apically in an inflated cell.
Ho, WH, Hodgkiss, IJ, Hyde, KD
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Chemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Yeasts belonging to the genus Rhodotorula are capable of synthesizing carotenoids, such as β‐carotene, γ‐carotene, torulene, torularodine, and astaxanthin. These carotenoids have been shown to offer health benefits to humans, such as immune system strengthening and a reduced risk of chronic degenerative diseases.
David Cristian Rodrigues Lucas +1 more
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Chemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The subfamily Gomphrenoideae is composed of about 480 accepted species, many of which have been historically used as medicinal plants, reason why they have been studied in terms of chemical profile, biological activity, and safety. This review consolidates the advances in research on this subfamily over the past 47 years, emphasizing its ...
Dayanna Isabel Araque Gelves +3 more
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Isolation of carotenoid-producing yeasts from an alpine glacier [PDF]
, 2014 Cold-adapted yeasts are increasingly being isolated from glacial environments, including Artic, Antarctic, and mountain glaciers. Psychrophilic yeast isolates mostly belong to Basidiomycota phylum, such as Cryptococcus, Mrakia, and Rhodotorula, and ...
AMARETTI, Alberto +6 more
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