The prevalence of fungal infections is growing at an alarming pace and the pathogenesis is
still not clearly understood. Recurrence of these fungal diseases is often due to their …

The increasing incidence of drug-resistant pathogens has drawn the attention of the
pharmaceutical and scientific communities towards studies on the potential antimicrobial …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Paeonia, which comprises approximately 52 shrubs or
herbaceous perennials around the world, is the only genus of the Paeoniaceae and is …

Flavonoids are a subdivision of polyphenols, a versatile class of natural compounds that
represent secondary metabolites from higher plants and are abundant in human diet …

To meet increasing demand for animal protein, swine have been raised in large Chinese
farms widely, using antibiotics as growth promoter. However, improper use of antibiotics has …

Candida albicans and other Candida species have been highly associated with several
opportunistic fungal infections. Their ability to develop host infections is incited by different …

Hazelnut shells, a by-product of the kernel industry processing, are reported to contain high
amount of polyphenols. However, studies on the chemical composition and potential effects …

Candida is a serious life-threatening pathogen, particularly with immunocompromised
patients. Candida infections are considered as a major cause of morbidity and mortality in a …

Abstract Background Tree peony (Paeonia section Moutan DC.) is known for its excellent
ornamental and medicinal values. In 2011, seeds from P. ostii have been identified as novel …

Without being aware of its chemical makeup, many ancient societies have used Steppe
peony in their traditional medicine. Given that modern phytopreparation intended for use on …