Amphibian-derived peptide analog TB_KKG6K: A powerful drug candidate against Candida albicans with anti-biofilm efficacy
Cristina Schöpf, Anik Geschwindt, Magdalena Knapp, Anna Seybold, Débora Cristina Coraça-Huber, Michael J. Ausserlechner, Alessandra Romanelli, Florentine Marx
This study identifies TB_KKG6K, an amphibian-derived peptide, as a potent antifungal agent effective against Candida albicans planktonic cells and biofilms, with no adverse effects on standard antifungal drugs.
Journal of Fungi · Dec 23, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology