It is known that candidiasis has been the most documented disease in different groups of patients with immunodeficiency, among all the opportunistic fungal infections diseases. Oftentimes, these infections are related to a biofilm formation, that can be originated from implanted biomaterials or reveal on the host surface. However, antifungal drugs available on the market are restricted and limited to a low numb...
The incidence of fungal infections and, in particular, the incidence of fungal antibiotic resistance, which is associated with bio- film formation, have significantly increased, contributing to morbidity and mortality. Thus, new therapeutic strategies need to be developed. In this context, natural products have emerged as a major source of possible antifungal agents. Berberine is a pro- toberberine-type isoquin...