Evaluation of Anti-<i>Candida</i> Potential of <i>Piper nigrum</i> Extract in Inhibiting Growth, Yeast-Hyphal Transition, Virulent Enzymes, and Biofilm Formation

Evaluation of Anti-<i>Candida</i> Potential of <i>Piper nigrum</i> Extract in Inhibiting Growth, Yeast-Hyphal Transition, Virulent Enzymes, and Biofilm Formation

Due to the increased incidence of fungal infections and the emergence of antifungal resistance mainly by <i>Candida</i> species, the need for safe and effective novel therapies is imperative. Consequently, plants and herbs are a powerful source to combat infections. Here, we evaluated th...

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Main Authors: Claudia Patrícia Bravo-Chaucanés, Yerly Vargas-Casanova, Luis Carlos Chitiva-Chitiva, Andrés Ceballos-Garzon, Geison Modesti-Costa, Claudia Marcela Parra-Giraldo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
<i>Piper nigrum</i>
<i>Candida albicans</i>
<i>C. auris</i>
morphogenesis
antibiofilm
enzyme activity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/8/784

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