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Synergistic potential and apoptosis induction of Bunium persicum essential oil and its pure components, cuminaldehyde and γ-terpinene, in combination with fluconazole on Candida albicans isolates: in vitro and in silico evaluation

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Researchers tested a spice-derived essential oil called Bunium persicum and two of its active compounds to see if they could work better with the antifungal drug fluconazole against drug-resistant yeast infections. They found that one component called cuminaldehyde was particularly effective and worked synergistically with fluconazole, meaning the combination was more powerful than either treatment alone. These natural compounds could potentially help treat fungal infections that no longer respond to standard medications, offering a promising approach using plant-based remedies alongside conventional drugs.

New Strategies to Combat Human Fungal Infections

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Fungal infections are becoming a major global health threat, causing millions of deaths annually. This research collection presents new and improved ways to treat these infections, including natural compounds like chitosan, beneficial bacteria, new drug combinations, and tests to better understand which treatments work best. The papers showcase innovative approaches beyond traditional antifungal medications to help combat resistant infections.

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

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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.

Leveraging synthetic genetic array screening to identify therapeutic targets and inhibitors for combatting azole resistance in Candida glabrata

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Candida glabrata is a dangerous fungus causing serious infections that is becoming resistant to antifungal drugs. Researchers used a genetic screening technique to find genes that interact with drug resistance mutations and identified methotrexate (a drug already used for arthritis) as a potential partner for fluconazole treatment. When combined, these drugs work better together against resistant strains of the fungus, offering hope for treating these stubborn infections.

Synergistic potential and apoptosis induction of Bunium persicum essential oil and its pure components, cuminaldehyde and γ-terpinene, in combination with fluconazole on Candida albicans isolates: in vitro and in silico evaluation

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Researchers studied how an essential oil from black cumin seeds (Bunium persicum) and two of its key active components could work together with the antifungal drug fluconazole to fight Candida albicans infections, including drug-resistant strains. Using laboratory tests and computer modeling, they found that cuminaldehyde, one of the main components, was particularly effective when combined with fluconazole, killing yeast cells through multiple mechanisms. This suggests that natural plant compounds could be valuable partners with conventional antifungal medications to overcome drug resistance.

Synergistic potential and apoptosis induction of Bunium persicum essential oil and its pure components, cuminaldehyde and γ-terpinene, in combination with fluconazole on Candida albicans isolates: in vitro and in silico evaluation

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Researchers tested how Bunium persicum essential oil and its components work alongside the antifungal drug fluconazole against Candida albicans infections. Cuminaldehyde, a major component of the oil, showed the strongest effects when combined with fluconazole, making infection-causing cells die faster than each substance alone. This combination approach could help overcome drug-resistant fungal infections and offers a promising natural alternative to synthetic drugs alone.

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

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This editorial highlights the growing problem of fungal infections that resist current treatments, causing millions of deaths worldwide each year. Researchers are finding new ways to fight these resistant infections by repurposing existing drugs in new combinations and discovering novel compounds from natural sources. The collection of studies presented shows promising results using combinations like minocycline with antifungal drugs, natural compounds like baicalin, and AI technology to predict resistance patterns. These innovative approaches offer hope for better treatment options for patients suffering from serious fungal infections.

Staurosporine as an Antifungal Agent

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Staurosporine is a natural compound produced by soil bacteria that can kill fungi. Scientists originally discovered it in 1977 and found it works by blocking proteins called kinases that fungi need to survive. Recent research shows it could be useful against drug-resistant fungal infections, especially when combined with other antifungal medicines. However, it needs to be modified to make it safer for human use.

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