Phytochemical Screening and Antifungal Activity of Kulantrillo De Allambre (Adiantum capillus-veneris) Extract as a Formulated Vaginal Cream Against Candida albicans

10.17158/234 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen G. Bersabal ◽  
Kyrie Marie D. Deluao ◽  
Meg C. Ibarra ◽  
Nessa Karla C. Jerusalem
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Antifungal Property ◽  
Vaginal Cream ◽  
Adiantum Capillus Veneris

Candida albicans is a fungus that is normally present on the skin and in mucous membranes such as vagina, mouth, or rectum. This fungus also can travel through the blood stream and affect the throat, intestines, and heart valves. It becomes an infectious agent when there is some change in the body environment that allows it to grow out of control; thus, causing a modern day disease brought on by antibiotics, drugs, processed foods, sugar and poor diet. Folkloric practice suggests that Kulantrillo de Allambre (Adiantum capillus-veneris) is effective as antifungal medication against Candida albicans; therefore, this study was undertaken to verify such claim. This effort included the phytochemical screening of active constituents, susceptibility and minimum inhibitory concentration tests involving the plant. To prove that Kulantrillo de Allambre possesses antifungal activity, a formulation of vaginal cream out of the plant extracts was tested. Alkaloids, saponins, steroids, flavonoids, tannins and anthraquinones were performed following the method described by Guevara et al. (2005). Kirby-Bauer Method was employed for the susceptibility test and two-fold agar dilution was employed for the MIC. Vaginal cream was formulated following the method of Ansel (2004). Tests revealed the presence of flavonoids only, which exhibit the antifungal property. Kirby-Bauer Method revealed that both test extract and positive control showed strong inhibition equivalent to 17.71 ± 6.3183 mm and 23.54 ± 4.9629 mm, respectively. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of the plant extract was 50,000 ug/mL. Statistical analysis showed that there is no significant difference between the antifungal property of plant extract and positive control. Both test drugs have similar antifungal property, suggesting that the plant material is a good antifungal agent. The physical properties of vaginal cream conformed to the standard of physical properties of commercialized product available in the market.

scholarly journals Mono-/Bis-Alkenoic Acid Derivatives From an Endophytic Fungus Scopulariopsis candelabrum and Their Antifungal Activity

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Tang ◽  
Xueshuang Huang ◽  
Ming-Hang Cao ◽  
Zhiyan Wang ◽  
Zhiyin Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry ◽  
2D Nmr ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Exserohilum Turcicum ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Alkenoic Acid

During a screening for antifungal secondary metabolites, six new mono-/bis-alkenoic acid derivatives (2–7) and one known alkenoic acid derivative (1) were isolated from an endophytic fungi Scopulariopsis candelabrum. Their chemical structures were identified by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 2D NMR, and high-resolution mass spectrometry, as well as comparisons with previously reported literatures. Among them, fusariumesters C‒F (2–5) are bis-alkenoic acid derivatives dimerized by an ester bond, while acetylfusaridioic acid A (6) and fusaridioic acid D (7) are alkenoic acid monomers. All the isolates were submitted to an antifungal assay against Candida albicans and the corn pathogen Exserohilum turcicum using the filter paper agar diffusion method. As a result, only compound 1 decorating with β-lactone ring turned out to be active against these two tested fungi. The broth microdilution assay against Candida albicans showed the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) value of 1 to be 20 μg/ml, while the minimum inhibitory concentration value of the positive control (naystatin) was 10 μg/ml. And the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) value (21.23 μg/ml) of 1 against Exserohilum turcicum was determined by analyzing its inhibition effect on the mycelial growth, using cycloheximide (IC50 = 46.70 μg/ml) as the positive control.

scholarly journals FRAKSI ETANOL RIMPANG TEMU PUTIH (Curcuma zedoaria (Christm.) Rosc.) SEBAGAI ANTIFUNGI TERHADAP Candida albicans dan Trichophyton rubrum

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuli Wahyu Trimulyani ◽  
Nurma Suri ◽  
Niken Dwi Astarina
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Trichophyton Rubrum ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Curcuma Zedoaria ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Layer Chromatography

Traditional medicine is used as natural because it has small effects and more economical than the synthetic drugs. One example of the plants used as a Traditional medicine are Curcuma zedoaria. The study to examine the activity fraction of Curcuma zedoaria rhizome ethanol extract agains Candida albicans and Trichophyton rubrum. The simplisia of Curcuma zedoaria rhizome was extracted with ethanol 70% using a maceration method. Thick extracts were then fractionated using saveral solven such as n-heksane, chloroform and ethanol. The testing method used disc antifungi activity with the concentration of 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%, 50%, 75%, ketokonazol as the positive control and aquades as the resolvent. The test compounds Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) method with eluen chloroform: methanol: water (2:3:5(v/v/v)) and phase uses G60F254 had been done. The result showed that Curcuma zedoaria rhizome significantly inhibit of C. albicans and T. rubrum the best inhibit zone diameter that are concentration of 75% for both of them with a diameter 8.98 mm in C. albicans and 11.66 mm in T. rubrum. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) C. albicans is obtained on concentration of 6.25% and T. rubrum is concentration on of 12.5%. The TLC results showed a compound of flavonoids (Rf 0.88), saponins (Rf 0.74), tannins (Rf 0.86). Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) in C. albicans and T. rubrum are fungistatik and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) are not fungisid for both of them. The ethanol fraction of Curcuma zedoaria rhizome has an activity as an antifungal against C. albicans and T. Rubrum with flavonoids, tannins and saponins. Keywords: Antifungi, Candida albicans, Curcuma zedoaria, Fungistatic, Trichophyton rubrum.

scholarly journals Uji Aktivitas Antifungi Ekstrak Rimpang Kencur (Kaempferia galanga L.) Terhadap Saprolegnia sp. Secara In Vitro [Antifungal Activity Test Of Kaempferia galanga L. Extract To Saprolegnia sp. By In Vitro]

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Rahayu Kusdarwati, Ayu Ratnaningtyas, Dewa Ketut Meles
Keyword(s):  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Fresh Water Fish ◽  
Minimum Fungicidal Concentration ◽  
Kaempferia Galanga ◽  
Activity Test

Abstract Saprolegnia sp. is a fungus that causes the Saprolegniasis disease can infection eggs and fresh water fish. Treatment Saprolegniasis done using chemical drugs, however the use of drugs is bad for the environment and biota. The purpose of the research was to determined the antifungal activity include a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) from Kaempferia galanga L. to Saprolegnia sp. by in vitro. This research used 9 different concentrations of Kaempferia galanga L extract were 50%, 12.5%, 6.25%, 3.12%, 1.56%, 0.78%, 0, 39%, 0.2%, positive control used H2O2 3% and negative control used DMSO 10%. The results showed that the extract of Kaempferia galanga L had an antifungal activity were inhibits and kill with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was 0.39% equivalen with 3,9 mg/ml and minimu fungicidal concentration (MBC) was 1.56% equivalen with 15,6 mg/ml. The existence of antifungal activity against Saprolegnia sp. by in vitro caused by some active compounds from the extracts of the Kaempferia galanga L. are polyphenolic compounds, flavonoin, saponins and essential oils.

scholarly journals Antifungal Activity of Plumericin and Isoplumericin

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1100601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dharmendra Singh ◽  
Umakant Sharma ◽  
Parveen Kumar ◽  
Yogesh K Gupta ◽  
M. P. Dobhal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Cryptococcus Neoformans ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Chloroform Extract ◽  
Drug Candidate ◽  
Minimum Fungicidal Concentration ◽  
In Vitro Antifungal Activity

This study evaluated the in vitro antifungal activity of the chloroform extract of Plumeria bicolor and its phytoconstituents plumericin and isoplumericin against Candida species and Cryptococcus neoformans by measuring the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC). Plumericin's consistently high activity against Candida albicans, C. krusei, C. glabrata, C. tropicalis and Cryptococcus neoformans was more potent than isoplumericin and the standard antifungal drug nystatin suggesting its potential as a drug candidate for candidiasis and cryptococcosis.

scholarly journals Persea americanaGlycolic Extract:In VitroStudy of Antimicrobial Activity againstCandida albicansBiofilm and Cytotoxicity Evaluation

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Jesus ◽  
J. R. Oliveira ◽  
F. E. Oliveira ◽  
K. C. Higa ◽  
J. C. Junqueira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Persea Americana ◽  
Raw 264.7 ◽  
Macrophage Culture ◽  
Tukey Test ◽  
Colony Forming Units

This study evaluated the antifungal activity ofPersea americanaextract onCandida albicansbiofilm and its cytotoxicity in macrophage culture (RAW 264.7). To determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), microdilution in broth (CLSI M27-S4 protocol) was performed. Thereafter, the concentrations of 12.5, 25, 50, 100, and 200 mg/mL(n=10)with 5 min exposure were analyzed on mature biofilm in microplate wells for 48 h. Saline was used as control(n=10). After treatment, biofilm cells were scraped off and dilutions were plated on Sabouraud dextrose agar. After incubation (37°C/48 h), the values of colony forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) were converted to log10and analyzed (ANOVA and Tukey test, 5%). The cytotoxicity of theP. americanaextract was evaluated on macrophages by MTT assay. The MIC of the extract was 6.25 mg/mL and with 12.5 mg/mL there was elimination of 100% of planktonic cultures. Regarding the biofilms, a significant reduction(P<0.001)of the biofilm at concentrations of 50 (0.580±0.209log10), 100 (0.998±0.508log10), and 200 mg/mL (1.093±0.462log10) was observed. The concentrations of 200 and 100 mg/mL were cytotoxic for macrophages, while the concentrations of 50, 25, and 12.5 mg/mL showed viability higher than 55%.

scholarly journals Antifungal activity of onion (Allium cepa L.) essential oil on Candida albicans

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Miftahur Rahmi ◽  
Felicia Aileen Agustia
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Minimum Concentration ◽  
Allium Cepa L

Background:Onions (Allium cepa L.) contain essential oil that have sulfur compounds called thiosulfinates  or isothiocyanates which are known to have antibacterial and antifungal effects. Minimum Inhibition Concentration (MIC) test is needed to determine the minimum concentration of onion essential oil which can inhibit or kill  fungus test. Objectives: To determine the antifungal activity of essential oil in onion (Allium cepa L.) and to find out the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) on Candida albicans. Methods:This research was an experimental study with disc diffusion method (Kirby Bauer) using Sabourond Dextrose Agar (SDA) media. Results: The results were obtained at concentrations of 20% (C1); 10% (C2); 5% (C3); 2.5% (C4); 1.25% (C5); 0.625% (C6); and 0.312% (C7) provided inhibition with an average diameter of 13.14 mm; 9.33 mm; 8.49 mm; 6.90 mm; 0 mm; 0 mm; and 0 mm respectively. Conclusion: Essential oil of onion (Allium cepa L.) could inhibit fungal growth of Candida albicans and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of essential oil onions (Allium cepa L.) indicated on concentration of 2.5% with a flat diameter average of 6.90 mm.

scholarly journals Antifungal Activity of Geraniol on Candida albicans Isolates of Pediatric Clinical Importance

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lima A L A ◽  
Pérez A L A L ◽  
Sousa J P ◽  
Pinheiro L S ◽  
Oliveira-Filho A A ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Cell Walls ◽  
Cell Membranes ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Broth Microdilution ◽  
Antifungal Effect ◽  
Minimum Fungicidal Concentration

Geraniol is a plant-derived monoterpene alcohol that has antifungal effect. The aim of this study was to evaluate the geraniol for antifungal activity against Candida albicans isolates of pediatric clinical importance. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) were determined by the broth microdilution techniques. We also investigated possible geraniol action on cell walls (0.8M sorbitol) and cell membranes (Geraniol to ergosterol binding). For 90% of isolates, the MIC and MFC of the phytochemical was 64

scholarly journals Antifungal activity in the methanolic, aqueous and hexane extracts of Calligonum polygonoides

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 205873841882127
Author(s):  
Saeed Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Akram
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Ethyl Acetate Extract ◽  
Significant Activity ◽  
Hexane Extracts

Calligonum polygonoides is locally called as Phog which belongs to the Polygonaceae family. It is traditionally used as an antifungal. The methanolic extract, hexane extract, ethyl acetate extract and aqueous extract were screened against Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger in seven concentrations, that is, 1.8, 2.9, 6.5, 12.6, 25, 50 and 75 µg/mL/disc. Calligonum polygonoides showed significant activity against Candida albicans as the observed minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is 6.5 µg/mL for methanolic extract, 9.8 µg/mL for ethyl acetate extract, whereas aqueous and hexane extracts showed no activity. Calligonum polygonoides did not show any significant activity against Aspergillus niger.

scholarly journals Novel phytotherapy for tinea versicolor by extracting zingiber wightianum thwaites

2021 ◽  
pp. 143-150
Author(s):  
Ms.Sini Baby ◽  
Dimal Jose ◽  
Agnes K Mathew ◽  
Biniya John ◽  
Antony Varghese Antony
Keyword(s):  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Soxhlet Extraction ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Malassezia Furfur ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Tinea Versicolor

Herbal medicines are gaining more interest both in terms of medicinal and economic benefits and they are getting more patient compliance due to its fewer side effects as compared to allopathic medicines. The present research was aimed at phytochemical screening and antifungal evaluation of rhizomic extract of Zingiber wightianum Thwaites belonging to Zingiberaceae family. The rhizomes were subjected for Soxhlet extraction and the preliminary phytochemical screening of this extract proved the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, phenols. Subsequently, these extracts were evaluated for antifungal activity and minimum inhibitory concentration was determined. Hence revealed the potential to treat a fungal infection Tinea versicolor, caused by fungus Malassezia furfur. This investigation was also undertaken with a view to formulate and evaluate the herbal gel using Zingiber wightianum rhizomic extract. Thus, the overall studies concluded that the rhizomic extract of Zingiber wightianum Thwaites and its formulation would be a breakthrough in the field of modern antifungal drug.

scholarly journals Antifungal activity of plant-based tinctures on Candida

RSBO ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Andreia Medeiros Rodrigues Cardoso ◽  
Yuri Wanderley Cavalcanti ◽  
Leopoldina de Fátima Dantas de Almeida ◽  
Ana Luíza Alves de Lima Pérez ◽  
Wilton Wilney Nascimento Padilha
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Malva Sylvestris ◽  
Fungal Inhibition

To evaluate through determination of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) the antifungal activity of Salvia officinalis (sage), Anacardium occidentale (cashew) and Malva sylvestris (mallow) tinctures on Candida albicans (ATCC 40227), C. tropicalis (ATCC 13803) and C. krusei (ATCC 40147). Material and methods: In 96-well microplates, 100 µl of Sabouraud-Dextrose broth doubly concentrated, 100 µl of the tested tinctures and 10 µl of fungal inoculums (1.5 x 106organisms/ml) were inserted. The products were diluted from initial concentration of 100 mg/ml until 0.78 mg/ml. MIC corresponded to the lowest dilution at which there was no visible fungal growth. Nystatin (100,000 UI/ml) was used as control. Statistical analysis was performed by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (p < 0.05). Results: S. officinalis tincture did not inhibit the growth of C. albicans and C. tropicalis; MIC was 100 mg/ml for C. krusei. For A. occidentale, MIC was 100 mg/ml for C. albicans and C. krusei, and for C. tropicalis, there was no fungal inhibition. M. sylvestris tincture presented MIC at 25 mg/ml for C. krusei and 100 mg/ml for C. albicans and C. tropicalis. The best antifungal activity was showed by M. sylvestris tincture (p < 0.05). Conclusion: M. sylvestris tincture exhibited antifungal activity against all the tested strains at lower concentrations. S. officinalis tincture inhibited the action of C. krusei and A. occidentale tincture showed activity against C. albicans and C. tropicalis.

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