Antifungal Drug Resistance: Molecular Mechanisms in Candida albicans and Beyond

Lead- and drug-like compounds: the rule-of-five revolution

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Hidden Killers: Human Fungal Infections

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The Genetic Landscape of a Cell

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HSP90 at the hub of protein homeostasis: emerging mechanistic insights

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Simultaneous Emergence of Multidrug-Resistant Candida auris on 3 Continents Confirmed by Whole-Genome Sequencing and Epidemiological Analyses

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Worldwide emergence of resistance to antifungal drugs challenges human health and food security

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Antifungal Use and Resistance in a Lower–Middle-Income Country: The Case of Lebanon

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Enhancing the Antifungal Efficacy of Fluconazole with a Diterpene: Abietic Acid as a Promising Adjuvant to Combat Antifungal Resistance in Candida spp.

Silva, M. G. D. L., de Lima, L. F., Fonseca, V. J. A., da Silva, L. Y. S., Donelardy, A. C. C., de Almeida, R. S., Oliveira–Tintino, C. D. D. M., Martins, A. O. B. P. B., Ribeiro‐Filho, J., Morais‐Braga, M. F. B., et al. (2023) · Antibiotics · doi:10.3390/antibiotics12111565 · Cited by 16

Nanoformulations for dismantling fungal biofilms: The latest arsenals of antifungal therapy

Gupta, P., Meher, M. K., Tripathi, S., & Poluri, K. M. (2024) · Molecular Aspects of Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.mam.2024.101290 · Cited by 15

Discovery of Novel α,β-Unsaturated Amide Derivatives as Candidate Antifungals to Overcome Fungal Resistance

Yan, Z.-Z., Li, Q., Li, X., Wang, H., Zhao, D., Yu, H., Guo, M., Wang, Y., Wang, X., Xu, H., et al. (2024) · Journal of Medicinal Chemistry · doi:10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00593 · Cited by 15

Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Conjugated Fluorophores with N‐Heteroaromatic Rings

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Mangifera indica phytochemical enriched ZnO-Amphotericin B Nanoconjugates: Enhanced hydrophilicity, reduced toxicity and pH-sensitive release for targeted anti-Candida therapy

Mathew, D., Thomas, B., M., S. N., Nair, S., & Radhakrishnan, E. K. (2025) · Advanced Powder Technology · doi:10.1016/j.apt.2025.104895 · Cited by 15

Advance and Designing Strategies in Polymeric Antifungal Agents Inspired by Membrane‐Active Peptides

Jiang, W., Wu, Y., Zhou, M., Song, G., & Liu, R. (2022) · Chemistry - A European Journal · doi:10.1002/chem.202202226 · Cited by 15

Antifungal discovery

Robbins, N., & Cowen, L. E. (2022) · Current Opinion in Microbiology · doi:10.1016/j.mib.2022.102198 · Cited by 17

Pitavastatin Calcium Confers Fungicidal Properties to Fluconazole by Inhibiting Ubiquinone Biosynthesis and Generating Reactive Oxygen Species

Li, W., Feng, Y., Feng, Z., Wang, L., Whiteway, M., Lu, H., & Jiang, Y. (2024) · Antioxidants · doi:10.3390/antiox13060667 · Cited by 14

Role of Azole Drugs in Promoting Fungal Cell Autophagy Revealed by an NIR Fluorescence-Based Theranostic Probe

Yang, W., Zhang, Y., Teng, H. W., Liu, N., Sheng, C., & Guo, Y. (2022) · Analytical Chemistry · doi:10.1021/acs.analchem.2c00859 · Cited by 14

Phytochemical profiling of Piper crocatum and its antifungal mechanism action as Lanosterol 14 alpha demethylase CYP51 inhibitor: a review

Siswina, T., Rustama, M. M., Sumiarsa, D., & Kurnia, D. (2023) · F1000Research · doi:10.12688/f1000research.125645.3 · Cited by 14

Unleashing the potential of vanillic acid: A new twist on nature's recipe to fight inflammation and circumvent azole-resistant fungal infections

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A First-in-Class Pyrazole-isoxazole Enhanced Antifungal Activity of Voriconazole: Synergy Studies in an Azole-Resistant Candida albicans Strain, Computational Investigation and in Vivo Validation in a Galleria mellonella Fungal Infection Model

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Ellagic Acid Potentiates the Inhibitory Effects of Fluconazole Against Candida albicans

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Gelatin Nanoemulsion-Based Co-Delivery of Terbinafine and Essential Oils for Treatment of Candida albicans Biofilms

Hassan, M. A., Noor, S., Park, J., Nabawy, A. M., Dedhiya, M., Patel, R., & Rotello, V. M. (2025) · Microorganisms · doi:10.3390/microorganisms13010127 · Cited by 14

The impact of phenotypic heterogeneity on fungal pathogenicity and drug resistance

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Frontiers in superbug management: innovating approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance

Chambial, P., Thakur, N., Bhukya, P. L., Anbazhagan, S., & Kumar, U. (2025) · Archives of Microbiology · doi:10.1007/s00203-025-04262-x · Cited by 15

Genetic Manipulation as a Tool to Unravel Candida parapsilosis Species Complex Virulence and Drug Resistance: State of the Art

Zoppo, M., Poma, N. V., Luca, M. D., Bottai, D., & Tavanti, A. (2021) · Journal of Fungi · doi:10.3390/jof7060459 · Cited by 14

Ethanolic extract of Caesalpinia bonduc seeds triggers yeast metacaspase-dependent apoptotic pathway mediated by mitochondrial dysfunction through enhanced production of calcium and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Candida albicans

Sasidharan, S., Nishanth, K. S., & Hareendran Nair, J. (2022) · Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fcimb.2022.970688 · Cited by 15

Recombinant hemagglutinin protein and DNA-RNA-combined nucleic acid vaccines harbored by yeast elicit protective immunity against H9N2 avian influenza infection

Zhang, H., Xie, R., Zhang, H., Sun, R., Li, S., Xia, C., Li, Z., Zhang, L., Guo, Y., & Huang, J. (2023) · Poultry Science · doi:10.1016/j.psj.2023.102662 · Cited by 14

Phosphatase-degradable nanoparticles: A game-changing approach for the delivery of antifungal proteins

Akkuş‐Dağdeviren, Z. B., Saleh, A., Schöpf, C., Truszkowska, M., Bratschun-Khan, D., Fürst, A., Seybold, A., Offterdinger, M., Marx, F., & Bernkop‐Schnürch, A. (2023) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.051 · Cited by 14

Exploring the solid form landscape of the antifungal drug isavuconazole: crystal structure analysis, phase transformation behavior and dissolution performance

Voronin, A. P., Vasilev, N. A., Surov, A. O., Churakov, A. V., & Perlovich, G. L. (2021) · CrystEngComm · doi:10.1039/d1ce01353j · Cited by 14

Unraveling Caspofungin Resistance in Cryptococcus neoformans

Papon, N., & Goldman, G. H. (2021) · mBio · doi:10.1128/mbio.00156-21 · Cited by 14

From crops to clinic: the impact of dual azole use on antifungal resistance in Candida and Candida associated yeasts

Allison, J. C., & Hyland, E. M. (2025) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2025.1656723 · Cited by 13

Candida auris : host interactions, antifungal drug resistance, and diagnostics

Chowdhary, A., Lionakis, M. S., & Chauhan, N. (2025) · Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews · doi:10.1128/mmbr.00187-22 · Cited by 17

Drug design strategies for the treatment azole-resistant candidiasis

Moghimi, S., Shafiei, M., & Foroumadi, A. (2022) · Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery · doi:10.1080/17460441.2022.2098949 · Cited by 13

Discovery of a new chemical scaffold for the treatment of superbug Candida auris infections

Tu, J., Zhu, T., Wang, Q., Yang, W., Huang, Y., Xu, D., Liu, N., & Sheng, C. (2023) · Emerging Microbes & Infections · doi:10.1080/22221751.2023.2208687 · Cited by 13

Autophagy Alters the Susceptibility of Candida albicans Biofilms to Antifungal Agents

Shen, J., Ma, M., Duan, W., Huang, Y., Shi, B., Wu, Q., & Wei, X. (2023) · Microorganisms · doi:10.3390/microorganisms11082015 · Cited by 13

Saquinavir potentiates itraconazole’s antifungal activity against multidrug-resistant Candida auris in vitro and in vivo

Elgammal, Y., Salama, E. A., & Seleem, M. N. (2023) · Medical Mycology · doi:10.1093/mmy/myad081 · Cited by 13

Topical delivery of seriniquinone for treatment of skin cancer and fungal infections is enabled by a liquid crystalline lamellar phase

Miguel, R. D. A., Hirata, A. S., Salata, G. C., Apolinário, A. C., Barroso, V. D. M., Ishida, K., Clair, J. J. L., Fenical, W., Martins, T. S., Costa-Lotufo, L. V., et al. (2023) · European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106635 · Cited by 13

Deciphering antifungal and antibiofilm mechanisms of isobavachalcone against Cryptococcus neoformans through RNA-seq and functional analyses

Qian, W., Lu, J., Gao, C., Liu, Q., Li, Y., Zeng, Q., Zhang, J., Wang, T., & Chen, S. (2024) · Microbial Cell Factories · doi:10.1186/s12934-024-02369-2 · Cited by 13

Interdisciplinary approaches for the discovery of novel antifungals

Yiu, B., Robbins, N., & Cowen, L. E. (2024) · Trends in Molecular Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.molmed.2024.04.018 · Cited by 14

Secondary Metabolites from Marine-Derived Fungus Penicillium rubens BTBU20213035

Xu, X., Dong, Y., Yang, J., Wang, L., Ma, L., Song, F., & Ma, X. (2024) · Journal of Fungi · doi:10.3390/jof10060424 · Cited by 13

Fungus-mediated biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles with synergistic antifungal activity against multidrug-resistant Candida albicans

Yu, T. Y., Hou, J., Hafeez, F., Ge, P., Zou, A., Fu, Y., Zhang, J., & Xianyu, Y. (2024) · Nano Today · doi:10.1016/j.nantod.2024.102486 · Cited by 13

Fungal Infections, Treatment and Antifungal Resistance: The Sub-Saharan African Context

Boakye-Yiadom, E., Odoom, A., Osman, A.-H., Ntim, O. K., Kotey, F. C. N., Ocansey, B. K., & Donkor, E. S. (2024) · Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease · doi:10.1177/20499361241297525 · Cited by 13

Stress contingent changes in Hog1 pathway architecture and regulation in Candida albicans

Day, A. M., Cao, M., Dantas, A. D. S., Ianieva, O., Herrero-de-Dios, C. M., Brown, A. J. P., & Quinn, J. (2024) · PLoS Pathogens · doi:10.1371/journal.ppat.1012314 · Cited by 13

“Illuminated Glycoporphyrins”: A photodynamic approach for Candida albicans inactivation

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Genomic Approaches to Antifungal Drug Target Identification and Validation

Robbins, N., & Cowen, L. E. (2022) · Annual Review of Microbiology · doi:10.1146/annurev-micro-041020-094524 · Cited by 15

The prophylactic effects of monoclonal antibodies targeting the cell wall Pmt4 protein epitopes of Candida albicans in a murine model of invasive candidiasis

Wang, X., Liu, P., Jiang, Y., Han, B., & Yan, L. (2022) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2022.992275 · Cited by 13

Polyphyllin I Effects Candida albicans via Inhibition of Virulence Factors

Sun, A.-M., Wang, Y.-X., Hu, G.-X., Li, L., & Wang, R.-R. (2023) · Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · doi:10.1155/2023/5645500 · Cited by 13

Evaluation of citrus pectin capped copper sulfide nanoparticles against Candidiasis causing Candida biofilms

Al-Enazi, N. M., Alsamhary, K. I., & Ameén, F. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.115599 · Cited by 13

Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in the Post-Genomic Era: Rapid Antibiotic Discovery

Yang, Y., Kessler, M. G. C., Marchán-Rivadeneira, M. R., & Han, Y. (2023) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules28104183 · Cited by 13

A decade of synthesis of N-heterocyclic derivatives via magnetically retrievable Fe3O4@SiO2@Cu(II) nanocatalysts: A review (2013-present)

Soni, A., Kumar, P., Tomar, V., Joshi, R. K., & Nemiwal, M. (2023) · Synthetic Communications · doi:10.1080/00397911.2023.2226271 · Cited by 13

Candidacidal and Antibiofilm Activity of PS1-3 Peptide against Drug-Resistant Candida albicans on Contact Lenses

Lee, J., Park, S., Kim, Y.-M., Guk, T., Lee, M.-Y., Park, S., Lee, M. Y., & Jang, M.-K. (2022) · Pharmaceutics · doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics14081602 · Cited by 12

Mechanism of action and synergistic effect of Eugenia uniflora extract in Candida spp.

de Souza, L. B. F. C., Bento, A. D. O., Lourenço, E. M. G., Ferreira, M. R. A., de Oliveira, W. N., Soares, L. A. L., Barbosa, E. G., Rocha, H. A. O., & Chaves, G. M. (2024) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0303878 · Cited by 12

The Antifungal Potential of Ozonated Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Against Candida albicans: Mechanisms and Efficacy

Augello, S., Cameli, V., Montanari, A., Tacconi, S., Uccelletti, D., Dini, L., & Schifano, E. (2024) · Biomolecules · doi:10.3390/biom14111472 · Cited by 12

Voriconazole: a review of adjustment programs guided by therapeutic drug monitoring

Jiang, L., & Lin, Z. (2024) · Frontiers in Pharmacology · doi:10.3389/fphar.2024.1439586 · Cited by 12

Termitomyces mushroom extract-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its in-vitro activity against drug-resistant Candida species

Tijani, N. A., Hokello, J. F., Eilu, E., Akinola, S. A., Afolabi, A. O., Ntulume, I., & Adebayo, I. A. (2025) · Current Research in Biotechnology · doi:10.1016/j.crbiot.2025.100279 · Cited by 12

Fungi and cancer: unveiling the complex role of fungal infections in tumor biology and therapeutic resistance

Zhang, W., Zhang, H., Gao, Y., Lei, J., & Suo, C. (2025) · Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fcimb.2025.1596688 · Cited by 14

How do terminal modifications of short designed IIKK peptide amphiphiles affect their antifungal activity and biocompatibility?

Zhang, J., Gong, H., Liao, M., Li, Z., Schweins, R., Penny, J. I., & Lu, J. R. (2021) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2021.09.170 · Cited by 12

Synthesis and antifungal screening of tetramethyl hexahydro-1 H -xanthene-1,8(2 H )-dione derivatives as potential inhibitors of morphogenesis and biofilm formation in Candida albicans

Kasabe, U., Kale, K. B., Rode, N. R., Shelar, A. V., Patil, R., Mhaske, P. C., & Chaskar, M. G. (2021) · New Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d1nj04168a · Cited by 12

The TAC1 Gene in Candida albicans : Structure, Function, and Role in Azole Resistance: A Mini-Review

Mahdizade, A. H., Hoseinnejad, A., Ghazanfari, M., Boozhmehrani, M. J., Bahreiny, S. S., Abastabar, M., Galbo, R., Giuffrè, L., Haghani, I., & Romeo, O. (2024) · Microbial Drug Resistance · doi:10.1089/mdr.2023.0334 · Cited by 12

Application of Reactive Oxygen Species in Dental Treatment

Komine, C., Uchibori, S., Tsudukibashi, O., & Tsujimoto, Y. (2022) · Journal of Personalized Medicine · doi:10.3390/jpm12091531 · Cited by 12

Lipid Transport by Candida albicans Dnf2 Is Required for Hyphal Growth and Virulence

Jain, B. K., Wagner, A. S., Reynolds, T. B., & Graham, T. R. (2022) · Infection and Immunity · doi:10.1128/iai.00416-22 · Cited by 11

Antifungal drug resistance in Candida glabrata : role of cellular signaling and gene regulatory networks

Naskar, S., Prajapati, A., & Kaur, R. (2025) · FEMS Yeast Research · doi:10.1093/femsyr/foaf025 · Cited by 14

Combating increased antifungal drug resistance in Cryptococcus, what should we do in the future?

Deng, H., Song, J., Huang, Y., Yang, C., Zang, X., Zhou, Y., Li, H., Dai, B., & Xue, X. (2023) · Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica · doi:10.3724/abbs.2023011 · Cited by 12

Epidemiology and drug resistance analysis of bloodstream infections in an intensive care unit from a children’s medical center in Eastern China for six consecutive years

Shao, H., Zhang, X., Yang, L., Gao, Y., Wang, Y., Shao, X., & Dai, L. (2024) · International Microbiology · doi:10.1007/s10123-024-00481-2 · Cited by 11

Evaluation of antifungal activity of visible light-activated doped TiO2 nanoparticles

Lozano‐Rosas, R., Ramos-Garcia, R., Salazar-Morales, M. F., Robles-Águila, M. J., & Mazzocco, T. S. (2024) · Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences · doi:10.1007/s43630-024-00557-y · Cited by 12

Exploring the antifungal, antibiofilm and antienzymatic potential of Rottlerin in an in vitro and in vivo approach

Silva, N. B. S., Menezes, R. D. P., Gonçalves, D. S., Santiago, M. B., Conejo, N. C., Souza, S. L., Santos, A. L. O., Silva, R. S., Ramos, S. B., Ferro, E. A. V., et al. (2024) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-61179-z · Cited by 11

In-situ forming carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel containing Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. leaf extract for mixed infectious vaginitis treatment by reshaping the micro-biota

Jia, S., Huang, S., Jimo, R., Axi, Y., Lu, Y., Kong, Z., Ma, J., Li, H., Luo, X., Qu, Y., et al. (2024) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122255 · Cited by 11

Extracellular vesicle production: A bidirectional effect in the interplay between host and Candida fungi

Kulig, K., Rąpała‐Kozik, M., & Karkowska‐Kuleta, J. (2024) · Current Research in Microbial Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.crmicr.2024.100255 · Cited by 11

From Cas proteins to cutting-edge biosensors: A new era in clinical pathogen diagnostics

Yang, P., Zeng, J., Li, L., Ma, R., Peng, J., Zhou, W., Fu, W., Wu, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2025) · Journal of Infection · doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2025.106526 · Cited by 11

The antibacterial activity, action mechanisms and prospects of Baicalein as an antibacterial adjuvant

Mu, L., Xie, K., Chen, R., Cao, J., Yang, S., & Huang, X. (2025) · World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s11274-025-04508-2 · Cited by 13

Design, Ultrasonic-assisted Synthesis and Evaluation In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Bis-isoxazole Derivatives Bearing Chloro-pyridinyl Group

Feng, F., Li, J., Zhang, Z., Fu, J., Zhang, Y., & Gu, Q. (2021) · Chemical Research in Chinese Universities · doi:10.1007/s40242-021-0009-x · Cited by 11

Phytochemical profiling of Piper crocatum and its antifungal activity as Lanosterol 14 alpha demethylase CYP51 inhibitor: a review

Siswina, T., Rustama, M. M., Sumiarsa, D., & Kurnia, D. (2022) · F1000Research · doi:10.12688/f1000research.125645.1 · Cited by 11

Facile synthesis, antimicrobial screening and docking studies of pyrrole-triazole hybrids as potential antimicrobial agents

Yadav, M., Kumar, A., Lal, K., Singh, M. B., & Kumari, K. (2023) · Research on Chemical Intermediates · doi:10.1007/s11164-022-04948-7 · Cited by 11

Unearth the ultrapotent intrinsic fungicidal efficacy of the surface-piercing CuFeSe2-PVP nano-blade

Wang, M., Zhou, Y., & Wang, Z. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.142603 · Cited by 11

SUR7 deletion in Candida albican s impacts extracellular vesicle features and delivery of virulence factors

McKenna, J. A., Garcia‐Ceron, D., Bleackley, M. R., Yu, L., Bulone, V., & Anderson, M. A. (2023) · Journal of Extracellular Biology · doi:10.1002/jex2.82 · Cited by 11

The glycerophosphocholine acyltransferase Gpc1 contributes to phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis, long-term viability, and embedded hyphal growth in Candida albicans

King, W. R., Singer, J. R., Warman, M., Wilson, D., Hube, B., Lager, I., & Patton, J. L. (2023) · Journal of Biological Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105543 · Cited by 12

Advancements in nanoparticle-based therapies for multidrug-resistant candidiasis infections: a comprehensive review

Izadi, A., Paknia, F., Roostaee, M., Mousavi, S. A. A., & Barani, M. (2024) · Nanotechnology · doi:10.1088/1361-6528/ad4bed · Cited by 11

Candida albicans Strains Adapted to Caspofungin Due to Aneuploidy Become Highly Tolerant under Continued Drug Pressure

Husain, F., Yadav, A., Sah, S. K., Hayes, J. J., & Rustchenko, E. (2022) · Microorganisms · doi:10.3390/microorganisms11010023 · Cited by 10

Adaptive morphological changes link to poor clinical outcomes by conferring echinocandin tolerance in Candida tropicalis

Wu, Y., Zou, Y., Dai, Y., Lu, H., Zhang, W., Chang, W., Wang, Y., Nie, Z., Wang, Y., & Jiang, X. (2025) · PLOS Pathogens · doi:10.1371/journal.ppat.1013220 · Cited by 10

Antifungal Activities of Phytochemically Characterized Hydroethanolic Extracts of Sclerocarya birrea Leaves and Stem Bark against Fluconazole‐Resistant Candida albicans Strains

Harley, B. K., Neglo, D., Aggrey, M. O., Quagraine, A. M., Orman, E., Jato, J., Mireku-Gyimah, N. A., Amengor, C. D. K., & Fleischer, T. C. (2022) · BioMed Research International · doi:10.1155/2022/4261741 · Cited by 11

Lycosin-II Exhibits Antifungal Activity and Inhibits Dual-Species Biofilm by Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus

Park, J., Kim, H., Kang, H., Choi, M., & Park, Y. (2022) · Journal of Fungi · doi:10.3390/jof8090901 · Cited by 10

The Role of ERG11 Point Mutations in the Resistance of Candida albicans to Fluconazole in the Presence of Lactate

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