Photodynamic impact of curcumin enhanced silver functionalized graphene nanocomposites on Candida virulence

• Published in: Discover nano Vol. 19; no. 1; p. 71
• Main Authors: Balakrishnan, Dhivyabharathi, Lee, Cheng-I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 29.04.2024; Springer Nature B.V; Springer
• Subjects: antimicrobial properties; Candida; Carbon nanocomposites; Cell membranes; Chemistry and Materials Science; Clinical Candida pathogens; cost effectiveness; Curcumin; Ergosterol; Fungicides; Graphene; graphene oxide; hyphae; Infections; Materials Science; metabolism; Molecular Medicine; Nanochemistry; Nanocomposites; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Pathogenicity; phospholipases; photochemotherapy; Photodynamic therapy; Photodynamic treatment; proteinases; Silver; species; Virulence; Virulence factors; Pathogenicity; Clinical; Photodynamic treatment; Carbon nanocomposites; pathogens; Virulence; Clinical Candida pathogens

Candida species are escalating resistance to conventional antifungal treatments, intensifying their virulence, and obstructing the effectiveness of antifungal medications. Addressing this challenge is essential for effectively managing Candida infections. The overarching objective is to advance the...