Research Keyword: antifungal combination therapy

Evaluation of the combined efficacy of inhibitors of heat shock protein 90 and calcineurin with commonly used antifungals against Aspergillus, Rhizopus, and Fusarium isolates

Scientists tested combinations of common antifungal medications with special inhibitor drugs that target fungal stress-response systems. When combined, these drugs worked better together against dangerous mold infections like Aspergillus and Rhizopus, especially those that are resistant to standard treatments. The combinations rarely caused harmful interactions and often enhanced the antifungal effects, suggesting this approach could improve treatment of serious mold infections.

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The in vitro activity of iron chelator deferiprone against Candida (Candidozyma) auris in combination with antifungal agents

Researchers studied how an iron-chelating medication called deferiprone could improve the effectiveness of antifungal drugs against Candida auris, a dangerous drug-resistant fungus. They tested deferiprone combined with several common antifungal medications on different strains of the fungus from around the world. They found that deferiprone worked best when combined with echinocandin drugs, especially against certain regional variants of the fungus, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach for these difficult-to-treat infections.

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