Antifungal Effect of 7-hydroxycitronellal against Candida albicans Strains

Oliveira, Heloísa and Filho, Abrahão and Júnior, José and Lima, Edeltrudes (2016) Antifungal Effect of 7-hydroxycitronellal against Candida albicans Strains. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 11 (3). pp. 1-5. ISSN 22781005

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Abstract

Monoterpenes, the main constituents of essential oils, are associated with antifungal, analgesic, antiepileptic, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic and gastroprotective activities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antifungal effects of the monoterpene 7-hydroxycitronellal against five Candida albicans strains using microdilution method. All the strains were obtained from the Laboratory of Mycology collection. Nistatin (100 UI/mL) was used as the standard drug. The monoterpene showed strong antifungal activity with MIC50 and MFC50 values of 256 and 512 µg/mL respectively. The results showed fungicidal potential of 7-hydroxycitronellal against C. albicans strains.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 17 May 2023 11:38
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2024 06:01
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/2057

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