The Candida genus comprises opportunistic fungi that can become pathogenic when the
immune system of the host fails. Candida albicans is the most important and prevalent …

Endophytic fungi have proven their usefulness for drug discovery, as suggested by the
structural complexity and chemical diversity of their secondary metabolites. The diversity and …

Background: The global increase in outbreaks and mortality rates associated with multidrug-
resistant (MDR) bacteria is a major health concern and calls for alternative treatments …

Scientists have demonstrated the potential of plant materials as 'green'reducing and
stabilizing agents for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and opened new …

Fungal infections are among the most difficult diseases to manage in humans. Eukaryotic
fungal pathogens share many similarities with their host cells, which impairs the …

Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to humankind and the advancement
of resistance due to genetic modifications and other defense mechanisms that make the …

The rate of fungal infections is increasing rapidly, and pathogenesis of their species is poorly
understood. Among fungi, Candida species are a major cause of morbidity and mortality …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Terminalia catappa L.(West Indian-Almond) is a medicinal
plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of infectious diseases. Moreover, various …

Background The emergence and spread of malaria parasites resistant to artemisinin-based
combination therapy stresses the need for novel drugs against malaria. Investigating plants …

Background: Extensive surveys of several population settlements in different parts of India—
covering plains, mountains, valleys, river banks and deeper areas of forests at different …