Lactoferrin Solution as a New Natural Photosensitizer in Photodynamic Therapy Against Oral <i>Candida</i> spp. Multidrug-Resistant Isolates: A Preliminary In Vitro Study

Lactoferrin Solution as a New Natural Photosensitizer in Photodynamic Therapy Against Oral <i>Candida</i> spp. Multidrug-Resistant Isolates: A Preliminary In Vitro Study

Serious oral infections are frequently caused by Candida species, which have lately demonstrated resistance to antifungal medications. As a result, new therapeutic strategies, like photodynamic therapy (PDT), are desperately needed. Lactoferrin (LF), a salivary enzyme, is a natural protein that bind...

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Main Authors: Cinzia Casu, Andrea Butera, Alice Piga, Andrea Scribante, Sara Fais, Germano Orrù
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
lactoferrin
photodynamic therapy
candida
in vitro study
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/6/1255
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