The Multifunctional Fungal Ergosterol

Molecular mechanisms and functions of pyroptosis, inflammatory caspases and inflammasomes in infectious diseases

Man, S. M., Karki, R., & Kanneganti, T. (2017) · Immunological Reviews · doi:10.1111/imr.12534 · Cited by 1,684

The Fungal Cell Wall: Structure, Biosynthesis, and Function

Gow, N. A. R., Latge, J.-P., & Munro, C. A. (2017) · Microbiology Spectrum · doi:10.1128/microbiolspec.funk-0035-2016 · Cited by 1,423

Vesicular Polysaccharide Export in Cryptococcus neoformans Is a Eukaryotic Solution to the Problem of Fungal Trans-Cell Wall Transport

Rodrigues, M. L., Nimrichter, L., Oliveira, D. L., Frasés, S., de Miranda, K. R., Zaragoza, Ó., Alvarez, M., Nakouzi, A. S., Feldmesser, M., & Casadevall, A. (2006) · Eukaryotic Cell · doi:10.1128/ec.00318-06 · Cited by 495

Compositional and immunobiological analyses of extracellular vesicles released by Candida albicans

Vargas, G., Rocha, J., Oliveira, D. L., Albuquerque, P., Frases, S., Santos, S. S., Nosanchuk, J., Gomes, A. M. O., Medeiros, L., Miranda, K., et al. (2015) · Cellular Microbiology · doi:10.1111/cmi.12374 · Cited by 274

Concerted Activation of the AIM2 and NLRP3 Inflammasomes Orchestrates Host Protection against Aspergillus Infection

Karki, R., Man, S. M., Malireddi, R. K. S., Gurung, P., Vogel, P., Lamkanfi, M., & Kanneganti, T.-D. (2015) · Cell Host & Microbe · doi:10.1016/j.chom.2015.01.006 · Cited by 272

Global analysis of fungal morphology exposes mechanisms of host cell escape

O’Meara, T. R., Veri, A. O., Ketela, T., Jiang, B., Roemer, T., & Cowen, L. E. (2015) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/ncomms7741 · Cited by 243

Candida albicans Triggers NLRP3-Mediated Pyroptosis in Macrophages

Wellington, M., Koselny, K., Sutterwala, F. S., & Krysan, D. J. (2014) · Eukaryotic Cell · doi:10.1128/ec.00336-13 · Cited by 227

Role of Candida albicans Transcription Factor Upc2p in Drug Resistance and Sterol Metabolism

Silver, P. M., Oliver, B. G., & White, T. C. (2004) · Eukaryotic Cell · doi:10.1128/ec.3.6.1391-1397.2004 · Cited by 216

Overexpression or Deletion of Ergosterol Biosynthesis Genes Alters Doubling Time, Response to Stress Agents, and Drug Susceptibility in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Bhattacharya, S., Esquivel, B. D., & White, T. C. (2018) · mBio · doi:10.1128/mbio.01291-18 · Cited by 210

Plasma membrane lipids and their role in fungal virulence

Rella, A., Farnoud, A. M., & Poeta, M. D. (2015) · Progress in Lipid Research · doi:10.1016/j.plipres.2015.11.003 · Cited by 150

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

Comparative metabolomic study of fungal foliar endophytes and their long-lived host Astrocaryum sciophilum: a model for exploring the chemodiversity of host-microbe interactions

Pellissier, L., Gaudry, A., Vilette, S., Lecoultre, N., Rutz, A., Allard, P., Marcourt, L., Queiroz, E. F., Chave, J., Éparvier, V., et al. (2023) · Frontiers in Plant Science · doi:10.3389/fpls.2023.1278745 · Cited by 13

Monoclonal Antibodies against Cell Wall Chitooligomers as Accessory Tools for the Control of Cryptococcosis

Figueiredo, A. B. C., Fonseca, F. L., Kuczera, D., Conte, F. D. P., Arissawa, M., & Rodrigues, M. L. (2021) · Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy · doi:10.1128/aac.01181-21 · Cited by 12

Anti-dermatophytic activity of cold atmospheric plasma against Trichophyton rubrum via affecting fungal growth, morphology, drug susceptibility and HSP90 gene expression

Samghabadi, A. S., Atyabi, S.-M., & Razzaghi‐Abyaneh, M. (2022) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-022-13828-4 · Cited by 12

DVL, lectin from Dioclea violacea seeds, has multiples mechanisms of action against Candida spp via carbohydrate recognition domain

Silva, R. R. D. S., Malveira, E. A., Aguiar, T. K. B., Neto, N. A. S., Roma, R. R., Santos, M. H. C., Santos, A. L. E., Silva, A. F. B., Freitas, C. D. T., Rocha, B. A. M., et al. (2023) · Chemico-Biological Interactions · doi:10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110639 · Cited by 11

Assessing the eradication potential of fungal biofilms using acacia gum/PVA nanofibers functionalized with geraniol-β cyclodextrin inclusion complex

Gupta, P., Mishra, P., Verma, N., Alhariry, J., Kumar, C., Prasad, R., & Poluri, K. M. (2023) · Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.jddst.2023.105186 · Cited by 11

New Perspectives about Relevant Natural Compounds for Current Dentistry Research

Dinu, Ş., Dumitrel, Ș.-I., Buzatu, R., Dinu, D. C., Popovici, R. A., Szuhanek, C. A., & Matichescu, A. (2024) · Life · doi:10.3390/life14080951 · Cited by 13

Biochemical insights into synergistic Candida biofilm disintegrating ability of p-cymene inclusion complex and miconazole

Kumar, A., Yadav, B., Roy, A., Mishra, P., Poluri, K. M., & Gupta, P. (2025) · European Journal of Pharmacology · doi:10.1016/j.ejphar.2025.177365 · Cited by 11

Ergosterol‐induced immune response in barley involves phosphorylation of phosphatidylinositol phosphate metabolic enzymes and activation of diterpene biosynthesis

Saake, P., Brands, M., Endeshaw, A. B., Stolze, S. C., Westhoff, P., Balcke, G. U., Hensel, G., Holton, N. J., Zipfel, C., Tissier, A. F., et al. (2025) · New Phytologist · doi:10.1111/nph.70022 · Cited by 11

Comparative proteomics analyses of mycelial, conidial, and Secreted Proteins of high-pathogenic and weak-pathogenic Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cucumerinum isolates

Elagamey, E., Abdellatef, M. A. E., Sinha, A., & Kamel, S. M. (2021) · Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology · doi:10.1016/j.pmpp.2021.101675 · Cited by 11

TORC2-Dependent Ypk1-Mediated Phosphorylation of Lam2/Ltc4 Disrupts Its Association with the β-Propeller Protein Laf1 at Endoplasmic Reticulum-Plasma Membrane Contact Sites in the Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Topolska, M., Roelants, F. M., Edward, P., & Thorner, J. W. (2020) · Biomolecules · doi:10.3390/biom10121598 · Cited by 13

RNA-dependent synthesis of ergosteryl-3β-O-glycine in Ascomycota expands the diversity of steryl-amino acids

Yakobov, N., Mahmoudi, N., Grob, G., Yokokawa, D., Saga, Y., Kushiro, T., Worrell, D., Roy, H., Schaller, H., Senger, B., et al. (2022) · Journal of Biological Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jbc.2022.101657 · Cited by 11

Novel Isoxazole-Based Antifungal Drug Candidates

Bąchor, U., Brożyna, M., Junka, A., Chmielarz, M., Gorczyca, D., & Mą̨czyński, M. (2024) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms252413618 · Cited by 10

Antifungal Potentials of Asian Plants: Ethnobotanical Insights and Phytochemical Investigations

Alam, S., Chowdhury, N. R., Hossain, M. A., Richi, F. T., Emon, N. U., Mohammad, M., Ahmed, N., & Taher, M. A. (2025) · Chemistry & Biodiversity · doi:10.1002/cbdv.202402867 · Cited by 10

Lipids and soluble carbohydrates in the mycelium and ascomata of alkaliphilic fungus Sodiomyces alkalinus

Kozlova, M. V., Ianutsevich, E. A., Danilova, O. A., Kamzolkina, O. V., & Tereshina, V. M. (2019) · Extremophiles · doi:10.1007/s00792-019-01100-z · Cited by 10

Toxicological effects caused by environmental relevant concentrations of ketoconazole in Chironomus sancticaroli (Diptera, Chironomidae) larvae evaluated by oxidative stress biomarkers

do Prado, C. C. A., Queiroz, L. G., da Silva, F. T., & de Paiva, T. C. B. (2022) · Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C Toxicology & Pharmacology · doi:10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109532 · Cited by 10

Bioactive steroids from seed germination supporting fungus ( Ceratobasidium GS2) of the terrestrial orchid Gymnadenia conopsea

Shi, L., Zhao, Z., Yang, L., Ding, G., & Xing, X. (2023) · Mycology: An International Journal on Fungal Biology · doi:10.1080/21501203.2023.2254893 · Cited by 10

Effects of biocontrol Bacillus sp. strain D5 on the pathogenic Fusarium oxysporum R1 at the microscopic and molecular level in Crocus sativus L. (saffron) corm

Bhagat, N., & Vakhlu, J. (2024) · FEMS Microbes · doi:10.1093/femsmc/xtad025 · Cited by 10

Postharvest management of kiwifruit soft rot caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea using Magnolia officinalis essential oil: Composition, efficacy, and mechanism

Liu, Y.-F., Tong, X.-Y., Xu, Z.-H., Gao, Y., Cao, F., & Zhang, Y. (2025) · Postharvest Biology and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.postharvbio.2025.113914 · Cited by 9

Synthesis, molecular docking, ADMET studies and biological evaluation of fused pyrazolopyridopyrimidine derivatives as antioxidant and antimicrobial agents

Khalaf, H. S., El-Sayed, A. F., Sediek, A. A., & Radwan, M. A. A. (2025) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-025-30217-9 · Cited by 9

Mode of action of nanochitin whisker against Fusarium pseudograminearum

Zhang, X., Liang, S., Wu, Q., Charles, T. C., He, R., Wu, J., Zhao, Y., Zhao, Z., & Wang, H. (2022) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.056 · Cited by 9

The Antifungal Activities of Syzygium aromaticum and Alpinia purpurata Extracts Against Candida krusei: Bioactivity Tests, Molecular Modeling, and Toxicity Tests

Aisy, D. U., Adawıyah, R., Rozaliyani, A., Estuningtyas, A., & Fadilah, F. (2023) · Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention · doi:10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.10.3403 · Cited by 10

Spectrum of activity and mechanisms of azole–bisphosphonate synergy in pathogenic Candida

Kane, A., Dinh, H., Campbell, L. T., Cain, A. K., Hibbs, D. E., & Carter, D. A. (2024) · Microbiology Spectrum · doi:10.1128/spectrum.00121-24 · Cited by 9

Bioaerosol Exposures and Respiratory Diseases in Cannabis Workers

Eidem, T. M., Nordgren, T. M., & Hernandez, M. (2024) · Current Allergy and Asthma Reports · doi:10.1007/s11882-024-01157-7 · Cited by 9

Repurposing FDA-Approved Drugs for Eumycetoma Treatment: Homology Modeling and Computational Screening of CYP51 Inhibitors

Mohamed, M. A., Awadalla, M. K. A., Mohamed, M. S., Elsaman, T., & Eltayib, E. M. (2025) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms26010315 · Cited by 9

iTRAQ-based proteomic analysis of Paracoccidioides brasiliensis in response to hypoxia

Oliveira, L. N., Lima, P. D. S., Araújo, D. S., Portis, I. G., Júnior, A. D. C. M. D. S., Coelho, A. S. G., de Sousa, M. V., Ricart, C. A. O., Fontes, W., & Soares, C. M. D. A. (2021) · Microbiological Research · doi:10.1016/j.micres.2021.126730 · Cited by 9

Exposure of Candida parapsilosis to the silver(I) compound SBC3 induces alterations in the proteome and reduced virulence

Piatek, M. E., O’Beirne, C., Beato, Z., Tacke, M., & Kavanagh, K. A. (2022) · Metallomics · doi:10.1093/mtomcs/mfac046 · Cited by 10

Utilization of nanotechnology and experimental design in the development and optimization of a posaconazole‒calendula oil nanoemulgel for the treatment of mouth disorders

Alissa, M., Hjazi, A. M., Abusalim, G. S., Aloraini, G. S., Alghamdi, S. A., Alharthi, N. S., Rizg, W. Y., Hosny, K. M., & Binmadi, N. O. (2024) · Frontiers in Pharmacology · doi:10.3389/fphar.2024.1347551 · Cited by 8

Biocontrol and Mycotoxin Mitigation: An Endophytic Fungus from Maize Exhibiting Dual Antagonism Against Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin Reduction

Li, Q., Zhang, D., Ye, D., Zhang, S., Ma, Q., Bai, H., & Meng, F. (2025) · Journal of Fungi · doi:10.3390/jof11060441 · Cited by 8

Clotrimazole disrupts ergosterol biosynthesis and cell membrane integrity via targeting sterol 14α-demethylases to suppress virulence of Magnaporthe oryzae

Wang, J., Zuo, L., Lu, Z., Noman, M., Xiao, C., Qiu, H., Hao, Z., Cai, Y., Zhang, Z., Chai, R., et al. (2025) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.148998 · Cited by 8

Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Linear and Cyclic Peptides Containing Arginine, Tryptophan, and Diphenylalanine

Salehi, D., Mohammed, E. H. M., Helmy, N. M., & Parang, K. (2025) · Antibiotics · doi:10.3390/antibiotics14010082 · Cited by 8

Thiazole Derivatives as Promising Candidates for Cryptococcosis Therapy

Leocádio, V. A. T., Miranda, I., Magalhães, M. H. C., dos Santos, V. S., Gonçalves, J. E., de Oliveira, R. B., Maltarollo, V. G., Bastos, R. W., Goldman, G. H., Johann, S., et al. (2025) · ACS Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1021/acsinfecdis.4c00732 · Cited by 8

Effect of hydroxypr1opylation on physical properties, antifungal and mycotoxin inhibitory activities of clove oil emulsions coated with chitosan

Liu, H., Chu, B., Li, J., Li, W., Wu, D., Lu, J. Z., & Chen, X. (2022) · Food Bioscience · doi:10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102159 · Cited by 8

No evidence of resistance to itraconazole in a prospective real-world trial of dermatomycosis in India

Handa, S., Villası́s-Keever, A., Shenoy, M., Anandan, S., Bhrushundi, M. P., Garodia, N., Fife, D., Doncker, P. D., Shalayda, K., Hu, P., et al. (2023) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0281514 · Cited by 8

Synthesis of aminoacylated ergosterols: A new lipid component of fungi

Yokokawa, D., Tatematsu, S., Takagi, R., Saga, Y., Roy, H., Fischer, F., Becker, H. D., & Kushiro, T. (2021) · Steroids · doi:10.1016/j.steroids.2021.108823 · Cited by 8

Himalayan Mushrooms as a Natural Source of Ergosterol and Vitamin D2: A Review of Nutraceutical and Functional Food Perspectives

Panthari, P., Khantwal, G., Kumar, M., Shang, X., Lee, J., Haniyyah, S., Sharma, K., & Saini, R. K. (2025) · Foods · doi:10.3390/foods14203516 · Cited by 7

Antifungal activity and mechanism of carvacrol against Fusarium graminearum with damaging cell membranes and affecting energy metabolism

Mao, X., Zhao, X., Cao, T., Chen, L., Wang, Q., & Zhou, L. (2026) · Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology · doi:10.1016/j.pestbp.2026.106975 · Cited by 7

Effect of 1-alkyl-1-methylpiperidinium bromides on lipids of fungal plasma membrane and lung surfactant

Dopierała, K., Syguda, A., Wojcieszak, M., & Materna, K. (2022) · Chemistry and Physics of Lipids · doi:10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2022.105240 · Cited by 7

Deciphering mechanistic implications of antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials of certain new dibutyltin(IV) formulations as possible therapeutic options based on DFT and hybrid materials paradigm

Soni, K., Saxena, S., & Jain, A. (2022) · Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology · doi:10.1002/jbt.23276 · Cited by 7

Antifungal activity of citronellal against Trichophyton rubrum and its predictive mechanism of action by CYP51 inhibition through molecular docking

Júnior, F. P. D. A., Gouveia, R. G., Medeiros, C. I. S., Teixeira, B. D. A., Farias, B. K. D. S., Oliveira, N. D. R., Silva, D., & Lima, E. D. O. (2023) · Natural Product Research · doi:10.1080/14786419.2023.2277352 · Cited by 8

PANoptosis opens new treatment options for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

Smallwood, D., Lockey, R. F., & Kolliputi, N. (2024) · Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global · doi:10.1016/j.jacig.2024.100298 · Cited by 7

Insight into Virulence and Mechanisms of Amphotericin B Resistance in the Candida haemulonii Complex

Huang, Y., Su, Y., Chen, X., Xiao, M., & Xu, Y. (2024) · Journal of Fungi · doi:10.3390/jof10090615 · Cited by 8

Are there conserved biosynthetic genes in lichens? Genome-wide assessment of terpene biosynthetic genes suggests ubiquitous distribution of the squalene synthase cluster

Singh, G., Pasinato, A., Yriarte, A. L.-C., Pizarro, D., Divakar, P. K., Schmitt, I., & Grande, F. D. (2024) · BMC Genomics · doi:10.1186/s12864-024-10806-0 · Cited by 7

Intratumor fungi specific mechanisms to influence cell death pathways and trigger tumor cell apoptosis

Ghogare, S. S., & Pathan, E. K. (2025) · Cell Death Discovery · doi:10.1038/s41420-025-02483-z · Cited by 8

Monoglycerides as an Antifungal Agent

Nitbani, F. O., & Jumina, J. (2020) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.91743 · Cited by 7

Evaluation of ergosterol composition and esterification rate in fungi isolated from mangrove soil, long-term storage of broken spores, and two soils

Dong, S., Jiang, Y., Peng, J., Zhang, C., Zhu, Q., Wang, Q., Liao, Y., Pi, W.-L., Dong, X., Yuan, J., et al. (2020) · Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s00253-020-10601-3 · Cited by 7

The unfolded protein response is a potential therapeutic target in pathogenic fungi

Zhou, H., Zhang, J., Wang, R., Huang, J., Xin, C., & Song, Z. (2025) · FEBS Journal · doi:10.1111/febs.70100 · Cited by 7

Candidate effector proteins revealed by transcriptional profiling during development of Moniliophthora roreri, a fungal pathogen of Theobroma cacao

de Nascimento, K. T. D. S., Lopes, Í. S., Santos, A. S., Mora-Ocampo, I. Y., Santos, T. A., de Oliveira, H. V. V., Oliveira, L. K. S., Costa, E. A., Mares, J. H., Zugaib, M., et al. (2025) · Genomics · doi:10.1016/j.ygeno.2025.111083 · Cited by 6

Reengineering of ergosterol biosynthesis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its sustainable application in citrus peel processing industry

Chen, H., Wang, Y., Zhang, Y., Peng, N., Zhang, S., She, Y., Yang, Y., Liu, X., Deng, Z., & Gu, X. (2025) · New Biotechnology · doi:10.1016/j.nbt.2025.10.002 · Cited by 6

Mechanistic insights into antifungal potential of Alexidine dihydrochloride and hexachlorophene in Candida albicans: a drug repurposing approach

Ansari, A., Kumar, D., Gupta, P., Poluri, K. M., Rai, N., Ameen, F., & Kumar, N. (2024) · Archives of Microbiology · doi:10.1007/s00203-024-04103-3 · Cited by 7

Yeast lipids as a sustainable source of nutrients in dairy products analogs

Wierzchowska, K., Roszko, M. Ł., Derewiaka, D., Szulc, K., Zieniuk, B., Nowak, D., & Fabiszewska, A. U. (2024) · Food Bioscience · doi:10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105321 · Cited by 6

Copper Homeostasis in Aspergillus nidulans Involves Coordinated Transporter Function, Expression and Cellular Dynamics

Antsotegi-Uskola, M., Markina‐Iñarrairaegui, A., & Ugalde, U. (2020) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2020.555306 · Cited by 6

Transcriptome Analysis of T. asperellum GDFS 1009 Revealed the Role of MUP1 Gene on the Methionine-Based Induction of Morphogenesis and Biological Control Activity

Karuppiah, V., Zhang, C., Liu, T., Li, Y., & Chen, J. (2023) · Journal of Fungi · doi:10.3390/jof9020215 · Cited by 6

Antifungal activity against Candida albicans of methyl 3,5-dinitrobenzoate loaded nanoemulsion

Duarte, A. B. S., Pérez‐Castillo, Y., Alves, D. D. N., de Castro, R. D., de Souza, R. L., de Sousa, D. P., & Oliveira, E. E. (2023) · Brazilian Journal of Microbiology · doi:10.1007/s42770-023-01214-9 · Cited by 6

Biochars Induced Changes in CO2 Evolution and Biochemical Properties of an Alkaline Subtropical soil

Choudhary, T. K., Khan, K. S., Hussain, Q., Ashfaq, M., & Saqlain, C. M. (2024) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-024-02179-w · Cited by 6

Ergosterol and Lanosterol Derivatives: Synthesis and Possible Biomedical Applications

Stefaniak‐Skorupa, J., & Milewska, M. J. (2025) · ChemMedChem · doi:10.1002/cmdc.202400948 · Cited by 6

Quantitative proteomics revealed the transition of ergosterol biosynthesis and drug transporters processes during the development of fungal fluconazole resistance

Sui, X., Cheng, X., Li, Z., Wang, Y., Zhang, Z., Yan, R., Chang, L., Li, Y., Xu, P., & Duan, C. (2023) · Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Gene Regulatory Mechanisms · doi:10.1016/j.bbagrm.2023.194953 · Cited by 5

Fenhexamid - an efficient and inexpensive fungicide for selection of Magnaporthe oryzae transformants

Wegner, A., Wirtz, L., Leisen, T., Hahn, M., & Schaffrath, U. (2021) · European Journal of Plant Pathology · doi:10.1007/s10658-021-02432-3 · Cited by 5

Identification of Major Antioxidant Compounds from the Edible Mushroom Basidiomycetes-X (Echigoshirayukidake)

Sakamoto, T., Li, Z., Nishida, A., Kadokawa, A., Yoshida, T., Wada, N., Matsugo, S., Nakamura, Y., Sato, S., & Konishi, T. (2022) · Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite · doi:10.31083/j.fbe1402010 · Cited by 5

tRNA-dependent addition of amino acids to cell wall and membrane components

Grob, G., Hemmerle, M., Yakobov, N., Mahmoudi, N., Fischer, F., Senger, B., & Becker, H. D. (2022) · Biochimie · doi:10.1016/j.biochi.2022.09.017 · Cited by 5

Antifungal potential of the novel antimicrobial peptide N1-6L7A against Penicillium digitatum in Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck and its mechanism of action

Song, J., Ma, M., Wu, Y., Hu, Y., Wu, X., Guan, P., & Zeng, B. (2025) · Postharvest Biology and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.postharvbio.2025.114022 · Cited by 4

Determination of Optimum Conditions for Ergosterol Production by Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Ethafa, E. S., & Al‐Manhel, A. J. A. (2022) · Basrah Journal of Agricultural Sciences · doi:10.37077/25200860.2022.35.2.03 · Cited by 4

Pilocarpine inhibits Candida albicans SC5314 biofilm maturation by altering lipid, sphingolipid, and protein content

Ottaviano, E., Dei, M., Ancona, S., Triva, F., Casati, S., Sisto, F., & Borghi, E. (2025) · Microbiology Spectrum · doi:10.1128/spectrum.02987-24 · Cited by 4

Comparison of the Thermal Performance and Durability of Textured Mycelium‐Bound Composite Tiles Made Using Ganoderma lucidum and Pleurotus ostreatus

Soh, E., Martono, R. F., Ng, K.-W., Teoh, J. H., Jain, A., & Ferrand, H. L. (2025) · Advanced Sustainable Systems · doi:10.1002/adsu.202500528 · Cited by 4

Systematic Target Screening Revealed That Tif302 Could Be an Off-Target of the Antifungal Terbinafine in Fission Yeast

Lee, S., Nam, M., Lee, A., Lee, J.-W., Woo, J., Kang, N. S., Balupuri, A., Lee, M., Kim, S., Ro, H., et al. (2020) · Biomolecules & Therapeutics · doi:10.4062/biomolther.2020.166 · Cited by 4

Versisterol, a new endophytic steroid with 3CL protease inhibitory activity from Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh.

Elsbaey, M., Ibrahim, M. A. A., & Hegazy, M. F. (2022) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d2ra00877g · Cited by 4

Membrane Adaptations and Cellular Responses of Sulfolobus acidocaldarius to the Allylamine Terbinafine

Rao, A., de Kok, N. A. W., & Driessen, A. J. M. (2023) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms24087328 · Cited by 4

Biofilm formation in Zymoseptoria triticiPreprint

Tyzack, T. E., Hacker, C., Thomas, G., & Fones, H. N. (2023) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.1101/2023.07.26.550639 · Cited by 4

Synthesis and antifungal evaluation against Candida spp. of the (E)-3-(furan-2-yl)acrylic acid

da Costa, P. C. T., Santos, T. L. B., Ramos, J. F., Santos, J. A. M., de Medeiros, F. D., Freitas, J. C. R., & de Oliveira, W. A. (2023) · Brazilian Journal of Microbiology · doi:10.1007/s42770-023-01158-0 · Cited by 3

Lack of an atypical PDR transporter generates an immunogenic Cryptococcus neoformans strain that drives a dysregulated and lethal immune response in murine lungs

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