Antifungal Activity of the Natural Coumarin Scopoletin Against Planktonic Cells and Biofilms From a Multidrug-Resistant Candida tropicalis Strain

Antifungal Activity of the Natural Coumarin Scopoletin Against Planktonic Cells and Biofilms From a Multidrug-Resistant Candida tropicalis Strain

Candida tropicalis is one the most relevant biofilm-forming fungal species increasingly associated with invasive mucosal candidiasis worldwide. The amplified antifungal resistance supports the necessity for more effective and less toxic treatment, including the use of plant-derived natural products....

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Main Authors: Ari S. O. Lemos, Jônatas R. Florêncio, Nícolas C. C. Pinto, Lara M. Campos, Thiago P. Silva, Richard M. Grazul, Priscila F. Pinto, Guilherme D. Tavares, Elita Scio, Ana Carolina M. Apolônio, Rossana C. N. Melo, Rodrigo L. Fabri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
Candida tropicalis
scopoletin
Candida spp.
antifungal agents
fungal biofilms
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2020.01525/full

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