# 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](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405805X16300448) * [Dectin-1 Signalling Update: New Perspectives for Trained Immunity](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10514468/) * [Laminarin promotes anti-cancer immunity by the maturation of dendritic cells](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11016412/) * [Laminarin enhances the activity of natural killer cells in immunosuppressed mice](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6866980/) * [Biological Properties and Health-Promoting Functions of Laminarin](https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/21/3/153) * [Laminarihexaose exerts anticancer effects by activating natural killer cells](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1756464623001952) * [In vitro anticancer potential of laminarin and fucoidan from brown seaweeds](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-53186-0) * [Mechanism of CD83 expression induction through dectin-1 and β-glucan interaction](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/imcb.70008) ### Usnic acid and 14-3-3 protein research * [Discovery of semisynthetic derivatives of usnic acids as potential antifungal agents](https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00952) * [14-3-3ζ as a prognostic marker and therapeutic target for cancer](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11314034/) ### β-Glucanase and biofilm research * [β-1,3-glucanase disrupts biofilm formation and increases antifungal susceptibility of *Candida albicans*](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38427128/) * [Putative Role of β-1,3 Glucans in *Candida albicans* Biofilm Resistance](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1360257/) * [Fungal β-1,3-glucan increases antibiotic tolerance in mixed biofilms](https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/AAC.00491-21) * [Disruption of established bacterial and fungal biofilms by a blend of enzymes and botanical extracts](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10700444/) * [Enhancing antibiofilm activity of β-1,3-glucanase-functionalized nanoparticles loaded with amphotericin B](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34506041/) * [Frontiers review on biofilm enzyme strategies](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2018.00028/full) ### Antifungal therapy * [Systemic antifungal agents for cutaneous fungal infections](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8699288/) * [Repurposing itraconazole as an anticancer agent](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5529765/) * [Publisher version of the itraconazole review](https://www.ovid.com/journals/onlet/pdf/10.3892/ol.2017.6325~repurposing-itraconazole-as-an-anticancer-agent) ### Fungi and cancer * [Pan-cancer analyses reveal cancer-type-specific fungal ecologies](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9567272/) * [A pan-cancer mycobiome analysis reveals fungal involvement in gastrointestinal and lung tumours](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36179671/) * [The fungal mycobiome: a new hallmark of cancer](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-023-01334-6) * [Fungal DNA, cells found in human tumors](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/research-news/17287/) * [Unraveling the fungi-cancer connection](https://spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/research.0931) * [Mycobiome: an underexplored kingdom in cancer](https://journals.asm.org/doi/abs/10.1128/mmbr.00261-24) * [The fungus within us: the mycobiome’s emerging role in cancer](https://www.aacr.org/blog/2022/12/08/the-fungi-within-us-the-mycobiomes-emerging-role-in-cancer/) ### Practical reading * [Candida biofilm treatments](https://www.byronherbalist.com.au/fungal-infections-mould/candida-biofilm-treatments/) * [Mold TCM](https://www.moldtcm.com/products/moldtcm) * [Zygest example product page](https://www.australianvitamins.com/product/direct-health-direct-health-zygest-powder-70) * [Modifilan example product page](https://rejuvehealth.com.au/store/Modifilan-Seaweed-Extract-p236543908) {% hint style="info" %} Some links are research papers. Others are practical product or practitioner resources that appeared in the original worksheet. {% endhint %} ### Explore the anti-fungal guide Choose any section below. * [Anti-fungal Protocol Building Support](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support.md) * [Key Fungal Players](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/key-fungal-players.md) * [The Problem](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/the-problem.md) * [Core Strategy](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/core-strategy.md) * [Laminarin](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/laminarin.md) * [Usnea Tincture](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/usnea-tincture.md) * [β-Glucanase Enzymes](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/v-glucanase-enzymes.md) * [Antifungal Medication](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/antifungal-medication.md) * [Binders & Detox Support](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/binders-and-detox-support.md) * [Daily Schedule](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/daily-schedule.md) * [Expected Timeline & What to Watch For](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/expected-timeline-and-what-to-watch-for.md) * [Monitoring & Safety Guidelines](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/monitoring-and-safety-guidelines.md) * [Pathogen Blood Testing](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/pathogen-blood-testing.md) * [Stool Testing for Fungal Pathogens](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/stool-testing-for-fungal-pathogens.md) * [Q\&A: Pathogen β-Glucans vs Supplement β-Glucans](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/q-and-a-pathogen-v-glucans-vs-supplement-v-glucans.md) * [Scientific References & Further Reading](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/anti-fungal-protocol-building-support/scientific-references-and-further-reading.md) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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