Inhibitory effect of ficin on Candida albicans biofilm formation and pre-formed biofilms

Abstract Background To investigate the effect of ficin, a type of proteases, on Candida albicans (C. albicans) biofilm, including forming and pre-formed biofilms. Methods Crystal violet tests together with colony forming unit (CFU) counts were used to detect fungal biofilm biomass. Live/dead stainin...

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Main Authors: Jiantao Yu, Fan Wang, Yan Shen, Fangzheng Yu, Lili Qiu, Lingjun Zhang, Yanhan Chen, Qing Yuan, Huan Zhang, Yan Sun, Keke Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02384-y