Mechanistic Understanding of Candida albicans Biofilm Formation and Approaches for Its Inhibition

In recent years, the demand for novel antifungal therapies has increased several- folds due to its potential to treat severe biofilm-associated infections. Biofilms are made by the sessile microorganisms attached to the abiotic or biotic surfaces, enclosed in a matrix of exopolymeric substances. Thi...

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Main Authors: Tanu Atriwal, Kashish Azeem, Fohad Mabood Husain, Afzal Hussain, Muhammed Nadeem Khan, Mohamed F. Alajmi, Mohammad Abid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2021.638609/full