Photoinactivation of Planktonic Cells, Pseudohyphae, and Biofilms of Candida albicans Sensitized by a Free-Base Chlorin and Its Metal Complexes with Zn(II) and Pd(II)
Invasive candidiasis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, and its occurrence is increasing due to the growing complexity of patients. In particular, exhibits several virulence factors that facilitate yeast colonization in humans. In this sense, the photodynamic inactivation of yeasts is...
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Published in | Antibiotics (Basel) Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 105 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Switzerland
MDPI AG
06.01.2023
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Summary: | Invasive candidiasis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, and its occurrence is increasing due to the growing complexity of patients. In particular,
exhibits several virulence factors that facilitate yeast colonization in humans. In this sense, the photodynamic inactivation of yeasts is a promising new alternative to eliminate fungal infections. Herein, the photodynamic activity sensitized by a free-base chlorin (TPCF
) and its complexes with Zn(II) (ZnTPCF
) and Pd(II) (PdTPCF
) was investigated in order to eliminate
under different forms of cell cultures. A decrease in cell survival of more than 5 log was found in planktonic cells incubated with 5 μM TPCF
or ZnTPCF
upon 15 min of white-light irradiation. The mechanism of action mainly involved a type II pathway in the inactivation of
cells. In addition, the photodynamic action induced by these chlorins was able to suppress the growth of
in a culture medium. These photosensitizers were also effective to photoinactivate
pseudohyphae suspended in PBS. Furthermore, the biofilms of
that incorporated the chlorins during the proliferation stage were completely eradicated using 5 μM TPCF
or ZnTPCF
after 60 min of light irradiation. The studies indicated that these chlorins are effective photosensitizing agents to eliminate
as planktonic cells, pseudohyphae, and biofilms. |
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ISSN: | 2079-6382 2079-6382 |
DOI: | 10.3390/antibiotics12010105 |