Unveiling the Properties of Thai Stingless Bee Propolis via Diminishing Cell Wall-Associated Cryptococcal Melanin and Enhancing the Fungicidal Activity of Macrophages

Unveiling the Properties of Thai Stingless Bee Propolis via Diminishing Cell Wall-Associated Cryptococcal Melanin and Enhancing the Fungicidal Activity of Macrophages

<i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i>, a life-threatening human yeast <i>pathogen,</i> has the ability to produce melanin, which is one of the common virulence factors contributing to cryptococcal pathogenesis. This virulence factor is closely associated with the cryptococcal cell w...

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Main Authors: Ketsaya Mamoon, Patcharin Thammasit, Anupon Iadnut, Kuntida Kitidee, Usanee Anukool, Yingmanee Tragoolpua, Khajornsak Tragoolpua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
stingless bee propolis
<i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i>
melanin
chitin-chitosan
phagocytosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/7/420

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