However, such a problem could be of special interest during the search for a new, potent antifungal therapy, as the precise localization of C. albicans cells or their trapping may be the first step in the development and further application of drugs that can locally kill the fungal pathogen....
Initially, samples previously frozen (−20 °C) to avoid the oxidation of plant material were vigorously macerated in liquid nitrogen with a mortar and pestle until the formation of a slightly whitish powder. Approximately 400 mg of the macerate was transferred to 2 mL microtubes containing 700...
(EDCs)) at Clinical Pathology Services. The fungal burden was characterized through molecular tools, antifungal resistance, and the mycotoxins and cytotoxicity profile. Total bacteria presented the highest prevalence in both matrixes, whereas Gram-bacteria presented the lowest. Swabs presented a higher ...