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69 articles for “Candida”
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Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Dynamics in Pathogens: An Evolving Frontier in Infectious Disease
Abstract: Bacterial and fungal pathogens rarely act as solitary invaders. Instead, they engage in sophisticated chemical communication known as quorum sensing (QS) to coordinate population-wide behaviours and construct structured, multicellular biofilm communities. These biofilms, composed of extracellular polymeric substances, not only facilitate microbial persistence on biotic and abiotic surfaces but also confer remarkable protection against host immune defenses and antimicrobial therapies. QS systems act as central regulators of biofilm dynamics, orchestrating …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Regional Variation in Amino Acid Composition, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Tasar Sericin from North and South Bihar
Abstract: This study investigates geographical differences in biochemical and functional characteristics of sericin obtained from Antheraea mylitta cocoons sourced from two regions of Bihar, India: Bhagalpur (North) and Banka (South). Sericin was isolated via an alkali-assisted autoclaving process. Amino acid profiles were determined using HPLC. Free radical scavenging capacity was measured through DPPH, ABTS, and hydrogen peroxide assays. Antibacterial and antifungal effects were tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Clay-Based Hybrid Membranes for Antibacterial Biodegradable Polymer Wound Dressings
Abstract: Recent developments in the field of polymer chemistry have resulted in many new forms of Hybrid polymer. This has further revolutionized the application of polymer chemistry in numerous fields. In this research, we manufactured clay-based hybrid membrane by adding clay to the biodegradable matrix of chitosan polymer. It is widely known that microbial and pathogenic organisms are responsible for wound hampering infections such as impetigo. They can spread in bodily …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Host Invasion to Immune Evasion: Emerging Concepts in Pathogen Virulence Strategies
Abstract: The interaction between hosts and pathogens represents a continuous evolutionary struggle, shaping both microbial virulence and host immunity. Pathogens employ diverse strategies to evade immune surveillance, ranging from antigenic variation and molecular mimicry to hijacking of host immune checkpoints. Simultaneously, hosts refine innate and adaptive immune mechanisms to counteract infection and limit damage. This reciprocal adaptation, known as host–pathogen coevolution, influences pathogen persistence, transmission, and fitness, while also sculpting immune …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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The Effect of Chemical Materials on Bacteria and Fungi
Abstract: Chemical compounds have a significant impact and influence on the effectiveness of some fungal and bacterial organisms, and some of them have been used as chemical antibiotics. It can also be dividedaccording to function. The use of antimicrobial drugs to treat infection is known as antimicrobial chemotherapy while the use of antimicrobial drugs to prevent infection is known as antimicrobial prophylaxis. The main types of antimicrobial agentsare antiseptics (non-specific antimicrobials …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Biocatalytic Process by Biodiesel Production to the help of Environment
Abstract: The synthesis of fatty acid esters using vegetable oils seems to be a crucial process that yields good diesel fuel substitutes and useful oleochemical intermediates. Biodiesel is made from fatty acid methyl esters, which are a mixture of mono-alkyl esters produced from vegetable oils including sunflower oil, soyabean oil, rapeseed oil, peanut oil, cotton seed oil, and animal fats like pig fats and lard. Biodiesel can also be made from …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Multifunctional Resume Analyzer
Abstract: Agencies and numerous high-level organizations get agitated by an outsized range of awards, jobs or higher studies-seeking folks with numerous resumes. The challenge is of managing large volumes of textual data and selecting the most suitable candidate from a pool of applicants. It suggests that the process of choosing the best-fit candidate is difficult due to the vast amounts of information that must be processed. This project provides a wide …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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Development of Covid-19 Vaccine: A Review
Abstract: The emergence in December 2019 of a novel coronavirus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has had devastating consequences globally. This is the worst catastrophe suffered by mankind in recent history. In the face of this severe disaster, people all over the world are frightened of the prospect of facing an outbreak or an annual recurrence. Control measures such as the use of masks, physical distancing, testing of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Combination of Two Ginseng-Containing Prescriptions of Koryo Herbal Medicines and Fluconazole in Systemic Candidiasis Mouse Model
Abstract: We evaluated the efficacy of two Ginseng-containing prescriptions of Koryo herbal medicines combined with fluconazole (FLC) against systemic candidiasis, using experimental mouse model. The results showed that combined with FLC, treatment of mice with Sa-Gun-Za-Tang or Sip-Zon-Dae-Bo-Tang significantly increased the survival rates and decreased the number of viable Candida albicans cells in the kidneys compared with treating animals with FLC alone(P<0.01 for both comparisons). Compared with untreated controls, treatment of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Computational Identification of Protein Tyrosine Phospatase-1B (PTP-1B) Inhibitors for Checking Type II Diabetes
Abstract: Protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) are a family of enzyme that comprises of about 100 proteins which catalyze dephosphorylation of phosphotyrosine residues in protein substrates. Phosphotyrosine is a central element in cell signaling, and its activity is essential for cellular homeostasis and for appropriate responses to extracellular signals. PTP-1B antagonizes insulin signaling by reducing the activation state of the insulin receptor kinase, thereby inhibiting post-receptor signaling in insulin responsive tissue. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Rhamnolipid from Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Assessment of Biofilm Disruption Potential
Abstract: Biosurfactants are microbial metabolites bearing typical amphiphilic structure of a surfactant. This study is aimed at isolation and characterization of Rhamnolipid (RL) biosurfactant from Pseudomonas aeruginosa MTCC 2488. Characterization of biosurfactant was assessed by oil displacement test, foaming test, thin layer chromatography (TLC) and antimicrobial activity for the same was evaluated against planktonic/sessile microbes including Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans. Keywords: Biosurfactant, rhamnolipid, biofilm, Pseudomonas aeruginosaCite this ArticleKaur …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Unani Herbal Management of Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge)—A Literary Revie
Abstract: Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge) is one of the most common manifestations among all gynecological disorders and is an important psychosomatic disorder affecting the psychology of women irrespective of socioeconomical status and occupation. It creates irritation in women’s freedom and decreases quality of life (QoL). The discharge may be thick or thin in consistency and whitish or yellowish in colour. Prevalence of vaginal discharge in India is about 30%. The symptoms include …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Alcoholic and Aqueous Extract of Eucaluyptus Globules Posses Antimicrobial Activity and Antifungal Property Confined only to Alcoholic Extract
Abstract: Alcoholic and aqueous extract of leaves of Eucalyptus globulus was studied for in vitro for its antimicrobial and antifungal activity. The study was done against gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus), gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coil and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and fungus (Candida albicans). The evaluation was done by determining its inhibition zone. Result demonstrated that alcoholic extract has broad spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity on gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria and fungus, whereas the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Detection and Identification of Fungal Pathogens by Multiplex PCR in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Kancheepuram
Abstract: Tuberculosis is a common infection in developing countries. Pulmonary tuberculosis is the most commonly associated disease in cases of secondary aspergilloma. Fungus infection is gradually becoming commoner and has been difficult to evaluate since diagnoses were seldom confirmed. Multiplex PCR method provides a rapid, simple, and reliable alternative to conventional methods to identify common clinical fungal isolates. Hence, this study was taken up to find the fungal co-infections among TB …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Bacteriological Profile and Antibiogram Pattern in Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Kota Region (Raj)
Abstract: Lower respiratory tract infections are the most frequent infections among patients. The consequences on increased drug resistance are far reaching, since bacterial infection of the lower respiratory tract is a major cause of death from infections disease. This study was focused on obtaining a comprehensive insight into the microbial profile, its prevalence and the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of the isolates in lower respiratory tract infections. Sputum specimens were collected from …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Bacteriological and Yeast Profile in Clinical Samples from Immunocompromised Persons (Especially in HIV and Cancer Patients) and Their Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern
Abstract: AbstractImmunocompromised host describes a patient who is on increased risk to acquire infection due to congenital or acquired abnormality of the immune system. In the past few decades, the population of immunocompromised hosts has expanded enormously, due to the increased use of immunosuppressive conditions like HIV, cancer, etc. This study was planned to know the spectrum of organisms and trend of antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in immunocompromised patients. All hospitalized patients …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Homi J. Bhabha: Physics Nobel Prize Nominee and Nominator
Abstract: Homi J. Bhabha (30 October 1909 – 24 January 1966) is known as "father of the Indian nuclear programme". He was the founding director of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Bombay in 1945 and then became Director of Atomic Energy Establishment (now called BARC) at Trombay and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India in 1954. Homi J. Bhabha was one of the most accomplished scientists who …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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Detection of Heavy Metals Indifferent Soil Samples and Their Bioremediation with the Help of Fungus Cunninghamella sp
Abstract: Due to increased population, industrialization and urbanization are environmental contamination is growing day by day. Levels of some heavy metals (Zn, Pb and Cd) were investigated in various soil samples, nursery sample (NS), nursery sample containing herbicides (HS) and a sample from the area that has less human interference (LHI), after bioremediation with the help of fungus. There are various fungi (Aspergillus sp., Cunninghamella sp., Trichoderma sp. and Candida sp.) …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Anti-infective Investigations of Methanolic Extract and Petroleum Ether Extract of Ixora coccinea L. Flowers
Abstract: Ixora is an evergreen flowering tropical plant belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It is commonly found in India, the United States of America, Africa, South East Asia, and Southern Asia. Across the globe, several species (Ixora coccinea, I. parviflora, I. chinensis, I. macrothyrsa, I. javanica, and I. finlaysoniana) of this genus have been identified so far. After going through the literature available in pharmaceutical databases, it was found that the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Fungi Static Effect of Dano Oil and Lumina Shampoo
Abstract: Dano anti-dandruff oil and Lumina herbal shampoo is a proprietary of Siddha products used for anti-dandruff benefit. In the present study, both the products were evaluated for anti-fungal effect against three species of fungi such as Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Candida albicans and Pityrosporum ovale by agar well diffusion method. The findings clearly showed that Dano and Lumina possess anti-fungal activity.Keywords: Fungal infection, herbal hair oil, herbal shampooCite this ArticleSoundharya R, Aruna …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 9–11 Read article