Scientific References & Further Reading

This page collects the main reading links used across the guide.

Laminarin and Dectin-1

• Blocking Dectin-1 prevents colorectal tumorigenesis

• Dectin-1 Signalling Update: New Perspectives for Trained Immunity

• Laminarin promotes anti-cancer immunity by the maturation of dendritic cells

• Laminarin enhances the activity of natural killer cells in immunosuppressed mice

• Biological Properties and Health-Promoting Functions of Laminarin

• Laminarihexaose exerts anticancer effects by activating natural killer cells

• In vitro anticancer potential of laminarin and fucoidan from brown seaweeds

• Mechanism of CD83 expression induction through dectin-1 and β-glucan interaction

Usnic acid and 14-3-3 protein research

• Discovery of semisynthetic derivatives of usnic acids as potential antifungal agents

• 14-3-3ζ as a prognostic marker and therapeutic target for cancer

β-Glucanase and biofilm research

• β-1,3-glucanase disrupts biofilm formation and increases antifungal susceptibility of Candida albicans

• Putative Role of β-1,3 Glucans in Candida albicans Biofilm Resistance

• Fungal β-1,3-glucan increases antibiotic tolerance in mixed biofilms

• Disruption of established bacterial and fungal biofilms by a blend of enzymes and botanical extracts

• Enhancing antibiofilm activity of β-1,3-glucanase-functionalized nanoparticles loaded with amphotericin B

• Frontiers review on biofilm enzyme strategies

Antifungal therapy

• Systemic antifungal agents for cutaneous fungal infections

• Repurposing itraconazole as an anticancer agent

• Publisher version of the itraconazole review

Fungi and cancer

• Pan-cancer analyses reveal cancer-type-specific fungal ecologies

• A pan-cancer mycobiome analysis reveals fungal involvement in gastrointestinal and lung tumours

• The fungal mycobiome: a new hallmark of cancer

• Fungal DNA, cells found in human tumors

• Unraveling the fungi-cancer connection

• Mycobiome: an underexplored kingdom in cancer

• The fungus within us: the mycobiome’s emerging role in cancer

Practical reading

• Candida biofilm treatments

• Mold TCM

• Zygest example product page

• Modifilan example product page

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• Anti-fungal Protocol Building Support

• Key Fungal Players

• The Problem

• Core Strategy

• Laminarin

• Usnea Tincture

• β-Glucanase Enzymes

• Antifungal Medication

• Binders & Detox Support

• Daily Schedule

• Expected Timeline & What to Watch For

• Monitoring & Safety Guidelines

• Pathogen Blood Testing

• Stool Testing for Fungal Pathogens

• Q&A: Pathogen β-Glucans vs Supplement β-Glucans

• Scientific References & Further Reading