Ana Cláudia Pavarina

Zerumbone combined with antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation reduces growth of Candida albicans biofilms and modulates virulence gene expression

Abstract Candida albicans biofilms represent a clinical challenge due to their protective extracellular matrix and the resistance to conventional antifungals. This study investigates the strategy of combining the phytochemical zerumbone (ZER) with antimicrobial photodynamic inact...