All Malassezia articles
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NewsStudy unravels the fungi-cancer connection
A growing body of evidence indicates that the microbiome within the gut and tumors significantly influences cancer initiation, progression, and treatment response. Current research primarily focuses on bacteria, whilst the role of fungi is only now gaining attention.
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NewsUnderstanding inflammatory bowel disease: An integrative framework of microbiome, metabolome, and immunological biomarkers
A new review underscores the interconnected roles of microbial, metabolic, and immune biomarkers in IBD. While current biomarkers lack universal specificity, integrative approaches and AI-driven analyses offer transformative potential for precision medicine in IBD care.
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NewsOxymatrine, a quinoline alkaloid derived from Sophora flavescens, inhibits the Malassezia biofilm
Oxymatrine not only controls Malassezia overgrowth but also manages psoriasis symptoms, offering a dual-action mechanism for safer and more effective therapy, a new study shows.
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NewsResearchers reveal how fungi ‘manipulate’ the course of tumors
In pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA), the abnormal colonization of fungal communities has become a research hotspot. New research indicates that Malassezia is not only a ’marker’ in the tumor microenvironment but also a potential driver of cancer development.
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NewsCutibacterium acnes revealed as potential cause of lichen striatus hypopigmentation
Microbial analysis shows a high abundance of Cutibacterium acnes in skin samples of patients with hypopigmentation in lichen striatus.