A Novel Antifungal System With Potential for Prolonged Delivery of Histatin 5 to Limit Growth of Candida albicans

A Novel Antifungal System With Potential for Prolonged Delivery of Histatin 5 to Limit Growth of Candida albicans

Currently 75–88% of fungal infections are caused by Candida species, and Candida albicans is the main microorganism that causes these infections, especially oral candidiasis. An option for treatment involves the use of the antifungal peptide Histatin 5 (Hst 5), which is naturally found in human sali...

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Main Authors: Carolina R. Zambom, Fauller H. da Fonseca, Edson Crusca, Patrícia B. da Silva, Fernando R. Pavan, Marlus Chorilli, Saulo S. Garrido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
antifungal system
oral candidiasis
Candida albicans
Histatin 5
liposomes
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01667/full

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