Bryan Larsen

Stress Response in Candida albicans Induced by Boric Acid

Tyler Beach, Benjamin Hart & Bryan Larsen · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Topical boric acid preparations have been employed in treatment of Candida-associated vaginal infections resistant to typical antifungal treatments; however, a mechanism of boric acid’s antifungal properties is not fully understood. Aims: Investigate the antifungal pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25887

In vitro Evaluation of Small Molecule Inhibitors and Probiotic Byproducts on Growth and Viability of Vaginal Microorganisms

Francesco De Seta, Meghan Hunter & Bryan Larsen · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: Interest in avoidance of antibiotic resistance development through non-antibiotic therapeutics prompts development of topical vaginal preparations that may inhibit vaginal microorganisms. Prior data on boric acid, zinc salts and probiotic microorganisms suggests a pot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/12327