Curcumin-Functionalized Graphene Oxide Strongly Prevents Candida parapsilosis Adhesion and Biofilm Formation

• Published in: Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 16; no. 2; p. 275
• Main Authors: Cacaci, Margherita, Squitieri, Damiano, Palmieri, Valentina, Torelli, Riccardo, Perini, Giordano, Campolo, Michela, Di Vito, Maura, Papi, Massimiliano, Posteraro, Brunella, Sanguinetti, Maurizio, Bugli, Francesca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 11.02.2023; MDPI
• Subjects: Antimicrobial agents; Bioavailability; biofilm; biofilm-related infections; Biofilms; Catheters; Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Drug resistance; Graphene; Infections; Medical equipment; Microorganisms; Nanocomposites; Nanomaterials; Nanoparticles; natural anti-biofilm compounds; Personal protective equipment; Spectrum analysis; natural anti-biofilm compounds; biofilm-related infections; graphene; biofilm

Candida parapsilosis is the major non-C. albicans species involved in the colonization of central venous catheters, causing bloodstream infections. Biofilm formation on medical devices is considered one of the main causes of healthcare-associated infections and represents a global public health prob...