Activity of Berberis aetnensis root extracts on Candida strains.
The antifungal activity of methanolic extract and alkaloidal fraction of Berberis aetnensis against Candida species was investigated. The crude extract was active against Candida species, this activity being higher than that of the alkaloidal fraction and berberine.
Iauk
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Department of Microbiological and Gynecological Sciences, Microbiology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy. iauk@unict.it
Costanzo
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Caccamo
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Rapisarda
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A
Musumeci
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Milazzo
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Blandino
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D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D028142:Berberis; D002175:Candida / Q000145:classification / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018517:Plant Roots
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts