Research Keyword: exosome biogenesis

Vesicle inhibition reduces Candida biofilm resistance

Researchers found that common FDA-approved drugs designed to block vesicle production in human cells can also reduce the protective matrix that Candida fungus builds around itself in biofilms. By combining these vesicle-blocking drugs with the antifungal fluconazole, the scientists were able to kill biofilm-forming Candida more effectively than either treatment alone. This discovery suggests a new approach to treating stubborn fungal infections on medical devices like catheters, potentially eliminating the need to surgically remove infected equipment.

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The antifungal mechanism of EntV-derived peptides is associated with a reduction in extracellular vesicle release

Researchers discovered that a small peptide derived from a bacterium called EntV can fight Candida fungal infections by targeting specialized vesicles (tiny sacs) that fungi use to spread infections. Unlike traditional antifungal drugs that kill fungi, EntV works by blocking the release of these vesicles, reducing the fungus’s ability to infect and form protective biofilms. This new approach could lead to treatments that work against drug-resistant fungi without the toxicity issues of current antifungals.

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