Novel Antifungal Activity of Q-Griffithsin, a Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Lectin
Henry W. Nabeta, J. Calvin Kouokam, Amanda B. Lasnik, Joshua L. Fuqua, Kenneth E. Palmer
Abstract
Fungal infections contribute to morbidity and mortality annually, and the number of organisms that are nonresponsive to the current available drug regimens are on the rise. There is a need to develop new agents to counter these infections and to add to the limited arsenal available to treat fungal infections.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyCandida albicansMicrobiologyFluconazoleCorpus albicansAntifungal drugAntifungalAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityFungal Infections and StudiesAntimicrobial Peptides and Activities