Research Keyword: Galleria mellonella model

Drug repurposing to fight resistant fungal species: Recent developments as novel therapeutic strategies

Fungal infections are becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to growing drug resistance, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. This research collection explores creative solutions by repurposing existing medications and developing new combination therapies that work better together against resistant fungal species. Studies show promising results combining common antibiotics like minocycline with antifungal drugs, and natural compounds from traditional medicine show potential for treating hard-to-treat infections like Candida and Aspergillus.

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Sandalwood Sesquiterpene (Z)-α-Santalol Exhibits In Vivo Efficacy Against Madurella mycetomatis in Galleria mellonella Larvae

Researchers tested sandalwood oil components against a fungal disease called eumycetoma that causes serious skin infections, especially in tropical regions. They found that one component called (Z)-α-santalol was highly effective at killing the fungus and extending survival in laboratory-infected moth larvae, while actually being relatively safe. This natural compound shows promise as a potential new treatment for this neglected disease that currently relies on expensive drugs that are only 40% effective.

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