Possible Molecular Targeting of Biofilm-Associated Genes by Nano-Ag in Candida albicans.

The treatment of candidiasis infections is hindered by the presence of biofilms. Here, we report the biofilm-associated genes as potential molecular targets by silver nanoparticles (nano-Ag) in Candida albicans. Nano-Ag was biosynthesized using Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus cereus, and Fusarium oxysporum.

Antibacterial and Anti-Biofilm Activities of Microbial Synthesized Silver and Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a human bacterial pathogen causing devastating diseases and equipped with various virulence factors like biofilm formation. Common antibiotic treatment has limited efficacy for the P. aeruginosa present in biofilms because of the increased resistance.

Biofilm-associated genes as potential molecular targets of nano-FeO in Candida albicans.

Background: There are few effective treatments for Candida biofilm-associated infections. The present study demonstrated changes in the expression of biofilm-associated genes in Candida albicans treated with magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (denoted as nano-FeO).

Methods: Nano-FeO was biologically synthesized using Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus cereus, and Fusarium oxysporum.