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Chinese Journal of Mycology 2013, Vol. 8  Issue (2): 124-128.

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An update of antifungals functioning on inhibiting Candida albicans biofilm formation

ZHAO Lan-xue1,2, LI De-dong2, WANG Yan2, JIANG Yuan-ying2   

  1. 1. School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350108, China;
    2. New Drug Research and Development Center, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
  • Received:2012-10-11 Online:2013-04-28 Published:2013-04-28

Abstract: Candida albicans is the most common fungal pathogen which can form biofilm, and the formation of biofilm leads to drug resistance and repeated infections in clinic. Over recent years we have witnessed the discovery of natural products with anti-biofilm activity and the development of combination-therapy against Candida biofilm. The antifungal agents with anti-biofilm activity were discussed in this review.

Key words: Candida albicans, biofilm, antifungal

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