Publications by authors named "M R Malta"
In this paper, filamentous fungi have been used as biotemplates to integrate gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) into the cell wall. A new chemical mechanism has been proposed to elucidate the assimilation of Au-NPs by fungi, considering the ionic current that arises in the function of fungal metabolism. After biological components were eliminated, mycelium-like gold microtubes have been obtained using different fungal species as precursors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUterine leiomyoma is a benign tumor of myometrial tissue which usually affects women of reproductive age. Its prevalence increases with age and has a peak incidence at the age of 40. Metastasizing leiomyomas are dense connective tissue and smooth myometrial muscle cells tumors located outside the uterus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntimicrobial films were prepared with chitosan containing the methanolic extract of M. tenuiflora leaves (FECT20 %, FECT30 %, and FECT40 %), and their antimicrobial activities were evaluated by agar diffusion. The films were characterized by IR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and TG/DTG curves.
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- Rapid advancements in nanotechnology are enabling the development of functional nanomaterials for biomedical applications, improving drug stability, reducing side effects, and enhancing therapeutic effectiveness.
- Rising resistance to antifungal treatments has sparked interest in alternative therapies like Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), which effectively targets and controls pathogens without fostering microbial resistance.
- This study tested the combination of PDT with the encapsulated photosensitizer 1,9-Dimethyl-Methylene Blue (DMMB) using rhamnolipids against Candida albicans, finding it significantly more effective than DMMB alone in reducing fungal growth, suggesting potential clinical applications.