Paracoccidioides spp. are dimorphic fungal pathogens responsible for one of the most
relevant systemic mycoses in Latin America, paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM). Their exact …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid bilayer structures released by organisms from all
kingdoms of life. The diverse biogenesis pathways of EVs result in a wide variety of physical …

The enzymatic and antifungal profiles of dermatophytes play an important role in causing
infections in humans and animals. This study aimed to assess the virulence factors …

Sporothrix brasiliensis is the main agent of zoonotic sporotrichosis transmitted by domestic
cats in South America. In humans, sporotrichosis commonly presents with cutaneous or …

The search for new compounds with activity against Paracoccidioides, etiologic agents of
Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM), is extremely necessary due to the current scenario of the …

Sporothrix schenckii is a dimorphic fungus, pathogenic to humans and animals, which is
usually infective in the yeast form. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play an important role in …

The genus Paracoccidioides comprises known fungal pathogens of humans and can be
isolated from different infection sites. Metabolic peculiarities in different members of the …

Aims: Considering the need to identify new compounds with antifungal action, the activity of
five 3-phenacylideneoxindoles compounds was evaluated. Materials & methods: The …

The genus Paracoccidioides consist of dimorphic fungi geographically limited to the
subtropical regions of Latin America, which are responsible for causing deep systemic …

Catalases are key antioxidant enzymes in aerobic organisms, including fungi that mitigate
oxidative stress by detoxification of cellular hydrogen peroxide. Filamentous fungi possess …