Search Results - "Costa, Maricilia Silva"
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BSA nanoparticles loaded-methylene blue for photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT): effect on both growth and biofilm formation by Candida albicans
Published in Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed. (01-12-2020)“…It has been demonstrated an increase in resistance of Candida albicans to conventional therapies, probably, due the indiscriminate use of the conventional…”
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(PhSe)2 and (pCl-PhSe)2 organochalcogen compounds inhibit Candida albicans adhesion to human endocervical (HeLa) cells and show anti-biofilm activities
Published in Biofouling (Chur, Switzerland) (02-03-2021)“…Adhesion capacity on biological surfaces and biofilm formation is considered an important step in the infection process by Candida albicans. The ability of…”
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The arrangement of dual-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Issatchenkia orientalis can be modified by the medium: effect of Voriconazole
Published in Biofouling (Chur, Switzerland) (20-10-2024)“…Both Candida albicans and Issatchenkia orientalis have been isolated from different types of infections over the years. They have the ability to form…”
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The photodynamic effect of methylene blue and toluidine blue on Candida albicans is dependent on medium conditions
Published in The journal of microbiology (01-10-2009)“…Due to the increased number of immunocompromised patients, the infections associated with the pathogen of the genus Candida and other fungi have increased…”
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Biofilm formation by Candida albicans is inhibited by 4,4-dichloro diphenyl diselenide (pCl-PhSe)2
Published in Current drug discovery technologies (01-01-2014)“…Candida species are the fourth most common cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections. An increase in the frequency of infections which have become refractory…”
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Diphenyl diselenide suppresses key virulence factors of Candida krusei, a neglected fungal pathogen
Published in Biofouling (Chur, Switzerland) (28-05-2022)“…Candida krusei is a candidiasis etiological agent of relevance in the clinical setting because of its intrinsic resistance to fluconazole. Also, it has opened…”
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Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (PACT) using methylene blue inhibits the viability of the biofilm produced by Candida albicans
Published in Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy (01-06-2019)“…•Biofilm formation is inhibited by Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (PACT), using methylene blue.•The viability of the biofilm produced by C. albicans…”
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Biofilm formation by Candida albicans is inhibited by photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT), using chlorin e6: increase in both ROS production and membrane permeability
Published in Lasers in medical science (01-04-2018)“…Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal producing both superficial and systemic infections in immunocompromised patients. Furthermore, it has been…”
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Inhibition of Development and Metabolism of Dual-Species Biofilms of Candida albicans and Candida krusei ( Pichia kudriavzevii ) by Organoselenium Compounds
Published in Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (16-08-2024)“…Although is the most frequently identified species in clinical settings, a significant number of infections related to the non- (NAC) species, , has been…”
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Small Structural Differences in Proline-Rich Decapeptides Have Specific Effects on Oxidative Stress-Induced Neurotoxicity and L-Arginine Generation by Arginosuccinate Synthase
Published in Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (11-07-2024)“…The proline-rich decapeptide 10c (Bj-PRO-10c; ENWPHPQIPP) from the snake modulates argininosuccinate synthetase (AsS) activity to stimulate L-arginine…”
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Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT) using toluidine blue inhibits both growth and biofilm formation by Candida krusei
Published in Lasers in medical science (01-07-2018)“…Among non-albicans Candida species, the opportunistic pathogen Candida krusei emerges because of the high mortality related to infections produced by this…”
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Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (PACT), using Toluidine blue (TBO) inhibits both growth and dimorphism in Paracoccidioides brasiliensis by a mechanism involving reactive oxygen species (ROS) production
Published in Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy (01-03-2019)“…•Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (PACT) can decrease growth of yeast.•The transition from mycelium to yeast form can be inhibited by PACT.•PACT can…”
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Natural history of experimental arthritis induced by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis in wistar rats
Published in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (01-01-2019)“…Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is the most prevalent systemic mycosis in Latin America. This study aimed to evaluate the natural history of Paracoccidioides…”
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Scaffolds’ production based on calcium aluminate blends and their biological properties
Published in Research on biomedical engineering (01-06-2019)“…Purpose Scaffolds are artificial structures that provide a temporary template to withstand mechanical loads in vivo during the process of bone regeneration…”
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Protective effects of distinct proline-rich oligopeptides from B. jararaca snake venom against oxidative stress-induced neurotoxicity
Published in Toxicon (Oxford) (01-09-2019)“…The low molecular mass fraction from Bothrops jararaca snake venom contains proline-rich peptides (Bj-PROs), also known as bradykinin-potentiating peptides…”
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Effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using toluidine blue on dual-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Candida krusei
Published in Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy (01-06-2023)“…•PDT impairs the metabolic activity of mature dual-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Candida krusei, negatively impacting it.•PDT reduces the ability of…”
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Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT) inhibits biofilm formation by Candida albicans, increasing both ROS production and membrane permeability
Published in Lasers in medical science (01-05-2014)“…The opportunistic fungal Candida albicans is able to produce both superficial and systemic infections in immunocompromised patients. Photodynamic antimicrobial…”
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Local envenomation caused by a bioactive peptide fraction of Bothrops jararaca snake venom induces leukocyte influx in the lung and changes in pulmonary mechanics
Published in Toxicon (Oxford) (01-02-2022)“…The crude venom of the Bothrops jararaca snake (Bj-CV) is a complex mixture of biologically active proteins that includes a variety of peptides in the low…”
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The inhibitory effect of photodynamic therapy on dual-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Candida krusei can be determined by Candida albicans/Candida krusei ratio
Published in Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy (01-12-2023)“…Candida krusei and Candida albicans present the ability to form communities of microorganisms called biofilms. Biofilms can be composed of a single species or…”
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Neuroprotective property of low molecular weight fraction from B. jararaca snake venom in H2O2-induced cytotoxicity in cultured hippocampal cells
Published in Toxicon (Oxford) (01-04-2017)“…In central nervous system cells, low molecular weight fractions (LMWF) from snake venoms can inhibit changes in mitochondrial membrane permeability, preventing…”
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