Fungal pigments are characterized by a diverse set of chemical backbones, some of which
present photosensitizer-like structures. From the genus Cortinarius, for example, several …

The photoantimicrobial potential of four mushroom species (ie, Cortinarius cinnabarinus, C.
holoxanthus, C. malicorius, and C. sanguineus) was explored by studying the minimal …

The photobiological activity of ten colorful species belonging to subgenus Dermocybe of the
basidiomycete genus Cortinarius was investigated. Extracts of all species produced singlet …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) stands out as a noteworthy development as an alternative
targeted treatment against skin ailments. While PDT has advanced significantly, research …

As recently shown, some fungal pigments exhibit significant photoactivity turning them into
promising agents for the photodynamic treatment of microbial infections or malignant …