The latest discoveries in Cell Biology
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A new compound flips the switch on antifungal resistance
Researchers have identified a compound that makes fungal pathogens more susceptible to the antifungal drug caspofungin. This discovery offers a potential strategy to overcome a major clinical hurdle: drug resistance. By “sensitizing” the pathogens, the compound could restore the effectiveness of an important class of antifungal medications.
Why it might matter to you:
For clinicians managing corneal or retinal transplants, postoperative fungal infections are a serious complication where treatment options can be limited by resistance. This research points toward a future where adjunctive therapies could enhance the potency of existing antifungals, potentially improving graft survival. It underscores the importance of basic microbiology research in developing new tools to protect delicate transplanted tissues.
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