Antifungal activity of fruit pulp extract from Psidium sartorianum.
The methanol extract of the fruit pulp of Psidium sartorianum was evaluated against seven Candida spp. and nine other fungal strains that are human pathogens. The extract showed a significant activity against seven Trichophyton species. Candida species were insensitive.
Camacho-Hernández
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Food Science and Technology Program, Faculty of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Ciudad Universitaria, Culiacán, Sinaloa 80010, Mexico.
Cisneros-Rodríguez
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Uribe-Beltrán
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Ríos-Morgan
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Delgado-Vargas
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D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002175:Candida / Q000187:drug effects*; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D024301:Plant Bark; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018515:Plant Leaves; D031647:Psidium; D014249:Trichophyton / Q000187:drug effects*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts