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A new switch to disarm drug-resistant fungi
Researchers have identified a compound that can flip a critical switch in fungal pathogens, making them susceptible again to the important antifungal drug caspofungin. This discovery offers a promising strategy to overcome a major form of drug resistance, potentially restoring the efficacy of a key treatment.
Why it might matter to you:
For a researcher focused on translational studies in oral health and cancer, this work directly addresses the challenge of fungal infections, which are a significant complication for immunocompromised patients, including those undergoing cancer therapy. The approach of using a sensitizing compound to reverse resistance could inform similar strategies for tackling treatment-resistant cancers or recalcitrant oral biofilms, shifting the paradigm from developing new drugs to restoring the power of existing ones.
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