Visible Lights Combined with Photosensitizing Compounds Are Effective against Candida albicans Biofilms

Visible Lights Combined with Photosensitizing Compounds Are Effective against Candida albicans Biofilms

Fungal infections are increasing in prevalence worldwide, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Given the emergence of drug-resistant fungi and the fact that there are only three major classes of antifungal drugs available to treat invasive fungal infections, there is a need to develop altern...

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Main Authors: Priyanka Bapat, Gurbinder Singh, Clarissa J. Nobile
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
Candida albicans
biofilms
red, green, and blue (RGB) visible lights
photodynamic therapy
photosensitizing compounds
reactive oxygen species (ROS)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/3/500

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