Anti- Candida zeylanoides activity of some Iranian plants used in traditional medicine

Shokri, Hojjatollah; Sharifzadeh, Aghil; Tamai, Iradj Ashrafi

doi:10.1016/j.mycmed.2012.04.006

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“…In our study, the IZ for Z. multiflora at the 500 μg/mL concentration was 26.37 mm at 24 hours and 34.87 mm at 48 hours. Our results were thus compatible with those of the Shokri et al 27 study. In 2004, Shahidi Bonjar 28 examined the effect of Thymus vulgaris extract on C. albicans .…”

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“…This higher inhibitory property is because of the effective compounds in the plant. In 2012, Shokri et al 27 examined the effect of Z. multiflora extract on Candida zeylanoides ; they reported an IZ of 40.8 mm by thymol (25.05%), carvacrol (61%), and p -cymene (2%) 27 . In our study, the IZ for Z. multiflora at the 500 μg/mL concentration was 26.37 mm at 24 hours and 34.87 mm at 48 hours.…”

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Comparative efficacy of herbal essences with amphotricin B and ketoconazole on Candida albicans in the in vitro condition

Gavanji

Zaker

nejad³

et al. 2015

Integrative Medicine Research

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BackgroundThe Candida species are the most important factors of fungal infections in humans and animals. It is necessary to prepare antifungal or antimicrobial drugs because of increasing drug resistance. The natural treatment of diseases of bacterial origin using medicinal plants is important. In this study the effect of antimicrobial medicinal herbal essential oils and conventional antifungal drugs were evaluated on Candida albicans in vitro.MethodsDisc diffusion assay and the microbroth dilution method were used to investigate the anticandidal effects of Foeniculum vulgare Mill, Satureja hortensis L, Cuminum cyminum, and Zataria multiflora Boiss essential oils. The anticandidal effect of these essential oils was compared with that of amphotricin B and ketoconazole in vitro. We then measured the chemical composition of the studied essential oils using gas chromatography–mass spectroscopy.ResultsZ. multiflora Boiss essential oil at the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 34 μg/mL and minimal lethal concentration [i.e., minimal fungicidal concentration (MFC)] of 64 μg/mL had more powerful anti-Candida activity than the other essential oils. C. cyminum essential oil showed the least effect on the tested fungus. A comparison of the effect of the studied essential oils and antifungal drugs showed that the antifungal effect on the C. albicans fungus was better with the fungicides than with the essential oils.ConclusionIn the present study, essential oils with different components showed antifungal activity (especially Z. multiflora Boiss essential oil). They can therefore be used as new antifungal substances.

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confidence: 48%

Comparative efficacy of herbal essences with amphotricin B and ketoconazole on Candida albicans in the in vitro condition

Gavanji

Zaker

nejad³

et al. 2015

Integrative Medicine Research

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“…The study of Shokri et al (20) stated that the mean values of inhibition zones were found to be more than 60mm for T. copticum, 56.7 mm for Z. multiflora, 40.8mm for N. sativa, 33.7 mm for Z. clinopodiodes and 18.7 mm for H. persicum. In GC/MS analysis, thymol (63.4%), carvacrol (61%), trans anthol (39%), pulegone (37%) and hexyl butyrate (30.2%) were found to be the major components of T. copticum, Z. multiflora, N. sativa, Z. clinopodiodes and H. persicum, respectively.…”

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Antifungal Effect of the Extract of the Plants Against Candida albicans

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Background: Medicinal plants are widely used throughout the world. Since these plants are known to have minimal side effects, many people embrace them. This study aims to investigate the antifungal effects of the extracts of the plants against Candida albicans. Methods: The extracts of Echinophora platyloba, Peganum harmala, Heracleum persicum and Rosmarinus officinalis were prepared using a rotary device. The inhibitory concentration against Candida albicans was determined using incubation in media. Results:The results show that highest MIC of R. officinalis against C. albicans was 100 ppm and low MIC was 12.5 ppm against C. albicans (Table 1) and the highest MIC of E. platyloba against C. albicans was 150 ppm and low MIC was 12.5 ppm against C. albicans. The results of this study showed that by increasing the concentration of plant extracts inhibited by the fungus has also been increased. Futhermore, Heracleum persicum extract concentration inhibited growth of fungal ppm 25 while Peganum harmala extract concentration inhibited growth ppm 50. Conclusions:The results showed good antifungal activity Peganum harmala, Echinophora platyloba, Rosmarinus officinalis and Heracleum persicum has expressed Feb plants can be used to treat infections caused by these.

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“…Initially, the yeasts were identified according to physiological routine tests (Bamett et al, ) followed by differential tests such as chlamydoconidia production, germ tube and cultivation in Hicrome Candida Differential Agar Base. The final identification of yeasts and yeast‐like fungi was made using the API 20C system (Shokri, Sharifzadeh, & Ashrafi Tamai, ). Isolates producing arthroconidia were classified into the Geotrichum or Trichosporon genera.…”

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The effect of milk composition, yeast‐mould numbers and seasons on aflatoxin M₁ amounts in camel milk

Shokri

Torabi²

2016

Journal of Food Safety

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The aim of this research was to determine the chemical composition, fungal and aflatoxin M 1 (AFM 1 ) contaminations in raw camel milk samples collected from seven dairy farms in Yazd province, Iran. Milk samples (10 samples from each of 7 farms) were collected in autumn and winter seasons. The mean contents of protein, fat and ash ranged from 2.14 to 3.28%, 1.52 to 2.01%, and 0.93 to 0.97%, respectively. Of the fungal agents identified, yeasts belonged to Candida spp. (48.2%), Rhodotorula spp. (22.3%) and Trichosporon spp. (13.4%); and moulds belonged to Geotrichum spp. (16.1%). Of the 70 milk samples, 20 (28.6%) samples had AFM 1 in concentrations in excess of the maximum levels specified in European Union (EU) regulations, that is, 50 ng/L. The mean concentration of AFM 1 in milk samples was 45.95 ng/L, and the minimum and maximum levels were 5.19 and 150.17 ng/L, respectively. The mean concentrations of AFM 1 in winter and autumn months were 54.24 and 34.92 ng/L, respectively (p<.05). As contamination of milk with fungi and AFM 1 is a potential risk for human health, raw camel milk should be monitored for their presence. Practical applicationsHaving an idea of fungal load and AFM 1 contamination in raw camel milk could be used by food safety organizations to establish regulations for the control of contamination sources. In Iran, there is no study about the incidence of fungal and AFM 1 contaminations in raw camel milk. Our study is the first one in Yazd province, Iran. In the current study, Candida species were the most predominant yeasts in raw camel milk. The mean AFM 1 contamination was 45.95 6 49.50 ng/L, representing 28.6% samples exceeded the EU accepted limit (50 ng/L). Therefore, feed hygiene control is the first step in preventing the transfer of aflatoxins to human; and continuous monitoring of dairy products will be necessary for evaluation of hygienic managements.

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Anti- Candida zeylanoides activity of some Iranian plants used in traditional medicine

Cited by 27 publications

References 28 publications

Comparative efficacy of herbal essences with amphotricin B and ketoconazole on Candida albicans in the in vitro condition

Comparative efficacy of herbal essences with amphotricin B and ketoconazole on Candida albicans in the in vitro condition

Antifungal Effect of the Extract of the Plants Against Candida albicans

The effect of milk composition, yeast‐mould numbers and seasons on aflatoxin M₁ amounts in camel milk

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Anti- Candida zeylanoides activity of some Iranian plants used in traditional medicine

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Comparative efficacy of herbal essences with amphotricin B and ketoconazole on Candida albicans in the in vitro condition

Comparative efficacy of herbal essences with amphotricin B and ketoconazole on Candida albicans in the in vitro condition

Antifungal Effect of the Extract of the Plants Against Candida albicans

The effect of milk composition, yeast‐mould numbers and seasons on aflatoxin M1 amounts in camel milk

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