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Abstract Title:

Anti-Biofilm Activity of Cannabidiol against.

Abstract Source:

Microorganisms. 2021 Feb 20 ;9(2). Epub 2021 Feb 20. PMID: 33672633

Abstract Author(s):

Mark Feldman, Ronit Vogt Sionov, Raphael Mechoulam, Doron Steinberg

Article Affiliation:

Mark Feldman

Abstract:

is a common fungal pathogen in humans. Biofilm formation is an important virulence factor ofinfections. We investigated the ability of the plant-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to inhibit the formation and removal of fungal biofilms. Further, we evaluated its mode of action. Our findings demonstrate that CBD exerts pronounced time-dependent inhibitory effects on biofilm formation as well as disruption of mature biofilm at a concentration range below minimal inhibitory and fungicidal concentrations. CBD acts at several levels. It modifies the architecture of fungal biofilm by reducing its thickness and exopolysaccharide (EPS) production accompanied by downregulation of genes involved in EPS synthesis. It alters the fungal morphology that correlated with upregulation of yeast-associated genes and downregulation of hyphae-specific genes. Importantly, it represses the expression ofvirulence-associated genes. In addition, CBD increases ROS production, reduces the intracellular ATP levels, induces mitochondrial membrane hyperpolarization, modifies the cell wall, and increases the plasma membrane permeability. In conclusion, we propose that CBD exerts its activity towardsbiofilm through a multi-target mode of action, which differs from common antimycotic agents, and thus can be explored for further development as an alternative treatment against fungal infections.

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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