Title :

Anti-Malassezia Drug Candidates Based on Virulence Factors of Malassezia-Associated Diseases

Author(s) :

Billamboz, Muriel []
JUNIA [JUNIA]
Facteurs de Risque et Déterminants Moléculaires des Maladies liées au Vieillissement - U 1167 [RID-AGE]
Jawhara, Samir [Auteur]
Unité de Glycobiologie Structurale et Fonctionnelle - UMR 8576 [UGSF]

Journal title :

Microorganisms

Pages :

2599

Publisher :

MDPI

Publication date :

2023-10-20

ISSN :

2076-2607

HAL domain(s) :

Chimie

English abstract : [en]

Malassezia is a lipophilic unicellular fungus that is able, under specific conditions, to cause severe cutaneous and systemic diseases in predisposed subjects. This review is divided into two complementary parts. The first ...
Show more >Malassezia is a lipophilic unicellular fungus that is able, under specific conditions, to cause severe cutaneous and systemic diseases in predisposed subjects. This review is divided into two complementary parts. The first one discusses how virulence factors contribute to Malassezia pathogenesis that triggers skin diseases. These virulence factors include Malassezia cell wall resistance, lipases, phospholipases, acid sphingomyelinases, melanin, reactive oxygen species (ROS), indoles, hyphae formation, hydrophobicity, and biofilm formation. The second section describes active compounds directed specifically against identified virulence factors. Among the strategies for controlling Malassezia spread, this review discusses the development of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) antagonists, inhibition of secreted lipase, and fighting biofilms. Overall, this review offers an updated compilation of Malassezia species, including their virulence factors, potential therapeutic targets, and strategies for controlling their spread. It also provides an update on the most active compounds used to control Malassezia species.Show less >

Language :

Anglais

Peer reviewed article :

Oui

Audience :

Internationale

Popular science :

Non

Collections :

• Facteurs de risque et déterminants moléculaires des maladies liées au vieillissement (RID-AGE) - U1167

Source :

Harvested from HAL