The growth inhibitory and apoptotic effects of umbelliprenin in a mouse model of systemic candidiasis
Mohsen Rashidi,
Ali Bazi,
Alireza Ahmadzadeh
et al.
Abstract:Aims
Umbelliprenin has shown promising biological activities, including immunoregulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects. The present study investigated the growth inhibitory and apoptotic effects of umbelliprenin against Candida albicans in a BALB/c mice model of disseminated candidiasis.
Methods and results
First, an antimicrobial assay via micro-dilution sensitivity test was performed. Then twenty-five 6-week-o… Show more
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