In vitro evaluation of antifungal activity of monolaurin against Candida albicans biofilms

Monolaurin (also known as glycerol monolaurate) is a natural compound found in coconut oil and is known for its protective biological activities as an antimicrobial agent. The nature of oral candidiasis and the increased antifungal resistance demand the search for novel antifungal therapeutic agents...

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Main Authors: Dalia Seleem, Emily Chen, Bruna Benso, Vanessa Pardi, Ramiro M. Murata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-06-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2148.pdf