Despite abundant research in the field of antifungal drug discovery, fungal infections remain
a significant healthcare burden. There is an emerging need for the development of novel …

Bacterial infections are characterized by their rapid and widespread proliferation, leading to
significant morbidity. Despite the availability of a variety of antimicrobial drugs, the …

Increasing evidence indicates that the pathogenesis of depression is closely linked to
impairments in neuronal synaptic plasticity. Honokiol, a biologically active substance …

Objective This study aimed to investigate the antibiofilm and anticariogenic effects of
honokiol, a traditional Chinese medicine, on the cariogenic bacterium Streptococcus mutans …

Honokiol is one of the natural extracts of Magnolia officinalis. It is a small molecule, lipophilic
compound with extensive biological effects. It has been used in the treatment of multisystem …

Invasive Candida infections threaten human health due to the increasing incidence of
resistance to the currently available antifungal agents. Amphotericin B (AMB) is the gold …

Infections from bacteria and fungi, along with ongoing inflammation in chronic wounds, can
prolong the healing process and potentially lead to cancers. Hydrogel dressings, when used …

Colletotrichum gloeosporioides caused anthracnose in various tropical fruit, resulting in
substantial agricultural loss. Anthracnose diseases are mainly managed by chemical …

Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection that affects the nails and accounts for
approximately 50% of all nail diseases. The main pathogens involved include …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive fibrotic disease with an unclear
etiology and no effective treatment. This study aims to elucidate the pathogenic mechanism …