Cholic-Acid-Derived Amphiphiles Can Prevent and Degrade Fungal Biofilms

Infections caused by fungal species via their existence as biofilms on medical devices can cause organ damage via candidiasis and candidemia. Different Candida species like Candida albicans can pose a serious threat by resisting host's immune system and by developing drug resistance against existing antimycotic agents. Therefore, targeting of fungal membranes can be used as an alternative strategy to combat the fungal infections. Here, we...