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Its pathogenicity is largely driven by biofilm formation and phenotypic switching, especially the yeast-to-hypha (germ tube) transition, which plays a crucial role in antifungal tolerance and clinical progression. Despite growing interest in natural antifungals, the role of juglone (5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, a natural naphthoquinone derived from Juglans species) in germ tube formation and redox-dependent virulence remains underexplored. This study evaluated juglone\u2019s antifungal and anti-virulence effects and whether these involve disruption of oxidative homeostasis. Antifungal activity and virulence-related effects were assessed using MIC\/MFC determination, well diffusion, germ tube and biofilm assays, and oxidative stress measurements. Juglone exhibited dose-dependent inhibition of C. albicans growth (MIC = 15.63 \u00b5g\/ml, MFC = MIC) and an additive interaction with amphotericin B (MIC = 0.39 \u00b5g\/ml; FICI = 0.5625). Inhibition zones increased in combination, supporting an additive effect. Although effects on mature biofilms, phospholipase, and hemolysin activities were limited, juglone markedly inhibited key virulence factors, reducing germ tube formation to 9% (60% for amphotericin B and 93% control), and suppressing early biofilm formation and extracellular polymeric substance production. Juglone caused only a slight reduction in lactate dehydrogenase release, suggesting membranes remained largely intact, but significantly modulated stress responses by decreasing superoxide dismutase activity and total antioxidant capacity, while malondialdehyde levels remained unchanged, consistent with a redox-based antifungal mechanism. 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