scholarly journals In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesized with Beech Bark Extract

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 2153
Author(s):  
Anca Delia Mare ◽  
Cristina Nicoleta Ciurea ◽  
Adrian Man ◽  
Mihai Mareș ◽  
Felicia Toma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Germ Tube ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Synergistic Activity ◽  
Tube Production ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Biofilm Production

Biosynthesis is a green method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). This study aimed to assess the antifungal activity of two silver nanoparticle solutions, synthesized using beech bark extract (BBE) and acetate and nitrate silver salts (AgNP Acetate BBE and AgNP Nitrate BBE), their influence on biofilm production, their potential synergistic effects with fluconazole, on different Candida spp., and their influence on virulence factors of C. albicans (germ tube production, gene expression for ALS3, SAP2, HSP70). Both the AgNP BBEs presented different minimum inhibitory concentrations for all the studied Candida spp., but biofilm production was inhibited only for C. albicans and C. guilliermondii. The growth rates of all the studied Candida spp. were inhibited in the presence of both AgNP BBEs, except for C. auris. Synergistic activity was observed for C. parapsilosis and C. guilliermondii, for different combinations of fluconazole with both the AgNP BBEs. The germ tube production of C. albicans was slightly inhibited by the AgNP BBEs. Only AgNP Acetate BBE was able to down-regulate the expression of SAP2. Overall, we can conclude that, even if more studies are necessary, AgNPs synthesized with beech bark extract might be an interesting alternative to classic antifungal treatments.

scholarly journals Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesized with Spruce Bark Extract—A Molecular Aggregate with Antifungal Activity against Candida Species

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1261
Author(s):  
Anca Delia Mare ◽  
Adrian Man ◽  
Cristina Nicoleta Ciurea ◽  
Felicia Toma ◽  
Anca Cighir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Candida Species ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Synergistic Activity ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Time Treatment ◽  
Spruce Bark ◽  
Short Time

Due to their high content of biomolecules, combined with silver’s well known antimicrobial potential, silver nanoparticles biosynthesized using spruce bark (AgNP SBEs) demonstrate antibacterial and antioxidant activity, making them a versatile option for developing new antimicrobial agents that might be used for medical treatment or as adjuvants for the classical agents. This study aims to analyze if silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) mediated by spruce bark extract (SBE) and silver salts (AgNP SBE Acetate, AgNP SBE Nitrate) presents antifungal activity against five different Candida spp., synergistic activity with fluconazole, and if they interact with some virulence factors of C. albicans. AgNP SBEs presented MICs (minimum inhibitory concentrations) for all the five tested Candida spp. AgNP SBEs inhibited the growth of C. parapsilosis, C. krusei, and C. guilliermondii, exerted synergistic activity with fluconazole for C. parapsilosis and C. guilliermondii, and inhibited biofilm production for C. albicans, C. auris, and C. guilliermondii. MICs of AgNP SBE Acetate significantly inhibited the production of germ tubes of C. albicans. The expression of C. albicans SAP2 gene was down-regulated by the short-time treatment with MICs of AgNP SBE Acetate, while ALS3 and HSP70 genes were up-regulated by the AgNPs MICs. These results emphasize the potential of using the AgNP SBEs as treatments/adjuvants options, not only against the redundant C. albicans but also for the non-albicans Candida species (which are not as frequently involved in human pathologies, but, sometimes, can be more aggressive).

Antifungal activity of green and red Brazilian propolis extracts

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcia Christina Dornelas de Freitas ◽  
Nívea Pereira de Sá ◽  
Blenda Fernandes ◽  
Anny Caroline Messias ◽  
Gabriela Fonseca Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Amphotericin B ◽  
Synergistic Activity ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Physiochemical Parameters ◽  
Brazilian Legislation ◽  
Buccal Epithelial Cells ◽  
Brazilian Propolis

Background: Diseases associated to Candida spp. are recurrent and can be difficult to treat, mainly due to the new strains resistant to the limited number of available antifungals. Objective: Evaluate the in vitro and in vivo activity of Brazilian green propolis (GrProp) and red propolis (RdProp) ethanolic extracts against standard strains of Candida albicans, C. tropicalis, C. krusei, C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis and 10 clinical isolates of C. albicans. Methods: Antifungal activity in vitro was tested using the M-27-A3/CLSI protocol. The in vivo antifungal activity was evaluated using Tenebrio molitor model. And, the effect of extracts on adhesion of C. albicans in human buccal epithelial cells (BECs) was also studied. Results: GrProp and RdProp exhibited antifungal activity against at least one of the Candida strains tested. The adhesion inhibition of C. albicans in BECs was of 45% (GrProp28), 60% (GrProp50) and of 82% (RdProp), in comparison to amphotericin B (82%). All propolis extracts showed synergistic activity with fluconazole and amphotericin B. GrProp50 (10 mg/kg) showed the better protection of T. molitor, blocking the progression of C. albicans infection, increasing survival and delayed the larvae death. Conclusion: Brazilian GrProp and RdProp extracts inhibit the in vitro C. albicans growth and protect T. molitor against infection by this yeast. The physiochemical parameters found for the analyzed samples were in accordance to the standards established by the Brazilian Legislation for propolis and derivatives. GrProp and RdProp have potential to be used against Candida spp. infections, mainly in association with fluconazole or amphotericin B.

scholarly journals Orodispersible Film Loaded with Enterococcus faecium CRL183 Presents Anti-Candida albicans Biofilm Activity In Vitro

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 998
Author(s):  
Virgínia Barreto Lordello ◽  
Andréia Bagliotti Meneguin ◽  
Sarah Raquel de Annunzio ◽  
Maria Pía Taranto ◽  
Marlus Chorilli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Enterococcus Faecium ◽  
Potato Starch ◽  
Oral Candidiasis ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Control Film ◽  
In Vitro Antifungal Activity

Background: Probiotic bacteria have been emerging as a trustworthy choice for the prevention and treatment of Candida spp. infections. This study aimed to develop and characterize an orodispersible film (ODF) for delivering the potentially probiotic Enterococcus faecium CRL 183 into the oral cavity, evaluating its in vitro antifungal activity against Candida albicans. Methods and Results: The ODF was composed by carboxymethylcellulose, gelatin, and potato starch, and its physical, chemical, and mechanical properties were studied. The probiotic resistance and viability during processing and storage were evaluated as well as its in vitro antifungal activity against C. albicans. The ODFs were thin, resistant, and flexible, with neutral pH and microbiologically safe. The probiotic resisted the ODF obtaining process, demonstrating high viability (>9 log10 CFU·g−1), up to 90 days of storage at room temperature. The Probiotic Film promoted 68.9% of reduction in fungal early biofilm and 91.2% in its mature biofilm compared to the group stimulated with the control film. Those results were confirmed through SEM images. Conclusion: The probiotic ODF developed is a promising strategy to prevent oral candidiasis, since it permits the local probiotic delivery, which in turn was able to reduce C. albicans biofilm formation.

scholarly journals Biodirected Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Honey Solutions and Evaluation of Their Antifungal Activity against Pathogenic Candida Spp.

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (14) ◽  
pp. 7715
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Czernel ◽  
Dominika Bloch ◽  
Arkadiusz Matwijczuk ◽  
Jolanta Cieśla ◽  
Monika Kędzierska-Matysek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Fungal Pathogens ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
Disc Diffusion ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Antifungal Effect ◽  
Synthesis Of Nanoparticles ◽  
Honey Solution ◽  
Diffusion Assay

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using aqueous honey solutions with a concentration of 2%, 10%, and 20%—AgNPs-H2, AgNPs-H10, and AgNPs-H20. The reaction was conducted at 35 °C and 70 °C. Additionally, nanoparticles obtained with the citrate method (AgNPs-C), while amphotericin B (AmB) and fluconazole were used as controls. The presence and physicochemical properties of AgNPs was affirmed by analyzing the sample with ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) and fluorescence spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS). The 20% honey solution caused an inhibition of the synthesis of nanoparticles at 35 °C. The antifungal activity of the AgNPs was evaluated using opportunistic human fungal pathogens Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis. The antifungal effect was determined by the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and disc diffusion assay. The highest activity in the MIC tests was observed in the AgNPs-H2 variant. AgNPs-H10 and AgNPs-H20 showed no activity or even stimulated fungal growth. The results of the Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion susceptibility test for C. parapsilosis strains indicated stronger antifungal activity of AgNPs-H than fluconazole. The study demonstrated that the antifungal activity of AgNPs is closely related to the concentration of honey used for the synthesis thereof.

scholarly journals Antifungal Activity of Flocculosin, a Novel Glycolipid Isolated from Pseudozyma flocculosa

2005 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 1597-1599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Mimee ◽  
Caroline Labbé ◽  
René Pelletier ◽  
Richard R. Bélanger
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Amphotericin B ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Human Cell ◽  
Synergistic Activity ◽  
Human Cell Lines ◽  
Antifungal Properties ◽  
Pseudozyma Flocculosa ◽  
In Vitro Antifungal Activity

ABSTRACT Flocculosin, a glycolipid isolated from the yeast-like fungus Pseudozyma flocculosa, was investigated for in vitro antifungal activity. The compound displayed antifungal properties against several pathogenic yeasts. Synergistic activity was observed between flocculosin and amphotericin B, and no significant cytotoxicity was demonstrated when tested against human cell lines.

In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Against Ocular Pathogenic Filamentous Fungi

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 270-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Xu ◽  
Chuanwen Gao ◽  
Xiaohua Li ◽  
Yi He ◽  
Lutan Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Filamentous Fungi ◽  
In Vitro Antifungal Activity

scholarly journals Essential oils against Candida spp: in vitro antifungal activity of Origanum vulgare

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (20) ◽  
pp. 2245-2250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brum Cleff Marlete ◽  
Madrid Isabel ◽  
Raquel Meinerz Ana ◽  
Carlos Arauacute jo Meireles Maacute rio ◽  
Roberto Braga de Mello Joatilde o ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Origanum Vulgare ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
In Vitro Antifungal Activity

scholarly journals Antifungal Activity of Extracts, Fractions, and Constituents from Coccoloba cowellii Leaves

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 917
Author(s):  
Daniel Méndez ◽  
Julio C. Escalona-Arranz ◽  
Enrique Molina Pérez ◽  
Kenn Foubert ◽  
An Matheeussen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Planktonic Cells ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Resazurin Assay ◽  
Bioassay Guided Fractionation ◽  
Trimethyl Ether ◽  
In Vitro Antifungal Activity

Coccoloba cowellii Britton (Polygonaceae, order Caryophyllales) is an endemic and critically endangered plant species that only grows in the municipality of Camagüey, a province of Cuba. A preliminary investigation of its total methanolic extract led to the discovery of promising antifungal activity. In this study, a bioassay-guided fractionation allowed the isolation of quercetin and four methoxyflavonoids: 3-O-methylquercetin, myricetin 3,3′,4′-trimethyl ether, 6-methoxymyricetin 3,4′-dimethyl ether, and 6-methoxymyricetin 3,3′,4′-trimethyl ether. The leaf extract, fractions, and compounds were tested against various fungi and showed strong in vitro antifungal activity against Cryptococcus neoformans and various Candida spp. with no cytotoxicity (CC50 > 64.0 µg/mL) on MRC-5 SV2 cells, determined by a resazurin assay. A Candida albicans SC5314 antibiofilm assay indicated that the antifungal activity of C. cowellii extracts and constituents is mainly targeted to planktonic cells. The total methanolic extract showed higher and broader activity compared with the fractions and mixture of compounds.

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