Antifungal Activity of Human Cathelicidin LL-37, a Membrane Disrupting Peptide, by Triggering Oxidative Stress and Cell Cycle Arrest in <i>Candida auris</i>

Antifungal Activity of Human Cathelicidin LL-37, a Membrane Disrupting Peptide, by Triggering Oxidative Stress and Cell Cycle Arrest in <i>Candida auris</i>

<i>Candida auris,</i> an evolving multidrug-resistant pathogenic yeast, is known for causing severe invasive infections associated with high mortality rates in hospitalized individuals. Distinct from other <i>Candida</i> species, <i>C. auris</i> can persist for lo...

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Main Authors: Irfan A. Rather, Jamal S. M. Sabir, Amer H. Asseri, Sajad Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
<i>Candida auris</i>
infection
cathelicidin LL-37
cell cycle arrest
combination therapeutics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/2/204

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