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A Novel Liposomal Formulation to Target Candida

Overview The yeast Candida lives on the skin and in many places inside the human body, often without causing any health problems. However, it can cause infections, especially if it reaches the bloodstream. Shukla and colleagues have developed a liposomal formulation containing a novel targeting peptide for delivering antifungal treatments inside the...

Published: 6/4/2023 | Inventor(s): Anita Shukla, Noel Vera-Gonzalez, Sarah Cowles, Christina Bailey-Hytholt, Eli Silvert

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Aspartic Protease-Triggered Antifungal Hydrogels

Overview Antimicrobial-resistant Candida is a growing public health problem. We have developed an aspartic protease-triggered hydrogel system that selectively delivers an antifungal drug only in the presence of a virulent, pathogenic Candida fungal infection. Market Opportunity Candida is the most common cause of fungal infections, and antimicrobial-resistant...

Published: 4/27/2023 | Inventor(s): Anita Shukla, Noel Vera-Gonzalez

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Category(s): Drug Delivery