Data-driven optimization of siderophore fermentation by Bacillus altitudinis AS19 and investigation of AS19’s antifungal properties against Candida albicans
ABSTRACT Candida albicans is a common opportunistic pathogenic fungus capable of causing severe infections when host immunity is compromised or when the normal microbial flora is disrupted. The widespread use of antifungal agents has led to the increasing emergence of drug resistance, underscoring the urgent need for n...