Antifungal activity of aerial parts as well as in vitro raised calli of the medicinal plant, Balanites aegyptiaca Del.

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 476-481
Author(s):  
Razia Khatoon
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Balanites Aegyptiaca ◽  
Aerial Parts

scholarly journals Antifungal Activity of the Essential Oils from Ocimum gratissimum L. Grown in Togo

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koffi Koba ◽  
P W Poutouli ◽  
Christine Raynaud ◽  
Komla Sanda
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Filamentous Fungi ◽  
Essential Oil Composition ◽  
Oil Composition ◽  
Minimum Fungicidal Concentration ◽  
Ocimum Gratissimum ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
In Vitro Antifungal Activity

The aerial parts of Ocimum gratissimum L. (Lamiaceae) harvested in Togo was steam-distilled and investigated for essential oil composition (GC and GC/MS) and in vitro antifungal activities. Thymol (31.79 %), p-cymene (15.57 %) and γ-terpinene (12.34 %) and were the major components of the oil. Other notable components identified in this oil were myrcene (6.94 %) and α-thujene (6.11 %).The in vitro antifungal activity was recorded with the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) ranging from 80 to 150 µl.l-1, 150 to 500 µl.l-1  and from 100 to 150 µl.l-1 respectively on dermatophytes, imperfect filamentous fungi and pathogenic yeasts. Likewise, on tested fungi the minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) varied from 300 µl.l-1 to 500 µl.l-1, 500 to 700 µl.l-1 and from 250 to 300 µl.l-1, respectively on dermatophytes, imperfect filamentous fungi and pathogenic yeasts. Keywords: O.gratissimum,  Antifungal, Essential oil; Thymol. © 2009 JSR Publications. ISSN: 2070-0237 (Print); 2070-0245 (Online). All rights reserved. DOI: 10.3329/jsr.v1i1.1131 

scholarly journals Sesquiterpene Lactones from Centaurea achaia, a Greek Endemic Species: Antifungal Activity

2000 ◽  
Vol 55 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 534-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Skaltsa ◽  
Diamanto Lazari ◽  
Begoña Garcia ◽  
José R. Pedro ◽  
Marina Sokovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Sesquiterpene Lactones ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Dilution Method ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
In Vitro Antifungal Activity

Abstract The aerial parts of Centaurea achaia afforded, in addition to several known sesquiterpene lactones and sesquiterpene hydroxyesters, a new germacranolide and a new elemanolide. Their structures were determined as the 8 α-O-(4,5-dihydroxy-tigloyloxy) esters of salonitenolide and of 11,13-dihydromelitensin, respectively. The in vitro antifungal activity of most compounds was tested against nine fungal species using the micro-dilution method. All the tested compounds showed strong antifungal activity.

scholarly journals Antifungal and Antiaging Evaluation of Aerial Part Extracts of Thymelaea hirsuta (L.) Endl

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 1934578X2098793
Author(s):  
Nesrine Ouda Amari ◽  
Bienvenue Razafimandimby ◽  
Florence Auberon ◽  
Stephane Azoulay ◽  
Xavier Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
In Vitro Assays ◽  
National Committee ◽  
Dilution Method ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Thymelaea Hirsuta

In western Algeria, Thymelaea hirsuta aerial parts are traditionally used topically for the treatment of human skin infections. For a better knowledge of its biological activities, this study aimed at evaluating the in vitro antifungal activity and antiaging properties of several extracts of the aerial parts by in vitro assays. Antifungal activity was investigated by using the reference microbroth dilution method (National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards) against the dermatophytes ( Microsporum audouinii, Nannizzia gypsea, Trichophyton interdigitale, and Trichophyton rubrum) and the yeast ( Candida albicans). Antiaging (inhibition of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhyorazyl radical scavenging and tyrosinase, lipoxygenase, elastase, and hyaluronidase activities) assays were performed in 96-well plates. All the extracts of T. hirsuta exhibited antifungal activity against M. audouinii, T. rubrum, and C. albicans, while no activity was found against N. gypsea and T. interdigitale. The highest activity was observed on M. audouinii for the aqueous leaf (minimum inhibitory concentration [MIC] of 8 µg/mL) and stem extracts (MIC = 31 µg/mL) and the methanolic leaf extract (MIC = 8 µg/mL). Additionally, some marked morphological alterations were observed on M. audouinii hyphae with all aqueous extracts. Concerning antiage bioassays, the major activity was found against hyaluronidase for the aqueous and methanolic extracts from leaves and the methanolic extract from flowers. Analysis of this last extract by high-performance liquid chromatography, electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance, allowed us to identify daphnoretin and daphnetin as major components of this extract, and, therefore, responsible for the antiaging activity. In conclusion, this study provides additional experimental data supporting the traditional use of T. hirsuta extracts on some cutaneous dermatophytosis, as well as new perspectives on the potential use of T. hirsuta to ensure better healing of the skin.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial, Antiparasitic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Cytotoxic Activities ofLopezia racemosa

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Cruz Paredes ◽  
Paulina Bolívar Balbás ◽  
Anaximandro Gómez-Velasco ◽  
Zaida Nelly Juárez ◽  
Eugenio Sánchez Arreola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Leishmania Donovani ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Antiparasitic Activity ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The present study investigates the potential benefits of the Mexican medicinal plantLopezia racemosa(Onagraceae). Extracts and fractions from aerial parts of this plant were assessed to determine their antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activitiesin vitro. Aerial parts of the plant were extracted with various solvents and fractionated accordingly. Extracts and fractions were tested against a panel of nine bacterial and four fungal species. The antiparasitic activity was tested againstLeishmania donovani, whereas the anti-inflammatory activity of the compounds was determined by measuring the secretion of interleukin-6 from human-derived macrophages. The same macrophage cell line was used to investigate the cytotoxicity of the compounds. Various extracts and fractions showed antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and anti-inflammatory activities. The hexanic fraction HF 11-14b was the most interesting fraction with antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activities. The benefit ofL. racemosaas a traditional medicinal plant was confirmed as shown by its antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory activities. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study reporting the biological activities ofL. racemosa, including antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory activities.

scholarly journals Essential Oil Composition and Antifungal Activity of Aerial Parts of Ballota nigra ssp foetida Collected at Flowering and Fruiting Times

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1400900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Fraternale ◽  
Donata Ricci
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Pathogenic Fungi ◽  
Dilution Method ◽  
Agar Dilution Method ◽  
Plant Pathogenic Fungi ◽  
Oil Composition ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
In Vitro Antifungal Activity

The present study reports the results of gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric (GC/MS) analyses of the essential oils from the aerial parts of Ballota nigra L. ssp foetida (Lamiaceae) collected at flowering and fruiting times, as well as their in vitro antifungal activity against nine plant pathogenic fungi. Moreover, the essential oils were evaluated for their antifungal activity using the agar dilution method, and also MICs (minimum inhibitory concentrations) and MFCs (minimum fungicidal concentrations) were determined. The major compounds identified in the flowering and fruiting aerial parts oils respectively were β-caryophyllene (22.6% and 21.8%), caryophyllene oxide (18.0% and 20.5%) and germacrene-D (16.5 and 13.1%). The oils showed in vitro antifungal activity against some species of Fusarium, Botrytis cinerea, and Alternaria solani. Our study indicates that the oil of B. nigra ssp foetida could be used as a control agent for plant pathogenic fungi in natural formulations.

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