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52 articles for “C. albicans”
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Antifungal, Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Extracts from Vitex rivularis (Lamiaceae)
Abstract: The present study was designed to investigate the biological properties of methanolic extracts of leaves and seeds from Vitexrivularis. Leaves and seeds extracts were prepared by maceration in methanol. Phytochemicals analysis was performed by colorimetric method, chemical reaction method and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The broth microdilution method was used to evaluate the in vitro activity against three strains of Candida albicans and 17 isolates of two yeast species (Candida …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 23–48 Read article
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Fungi Static Effect of Dano Oil and Lumina Shampoo
Abstract: Dano anti-dandruff oil and Lumina herbal shampoo is a proprietary of Siddha products used for anti-dandruff benefit. In the present study, both the products were evaluated for anti-fungal effect against three species of fungi such as Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Candida albicans and Pityrosporum ovale by agar well diffusion method. The findings clearly showed that Dano and Lumina possess anti-fungal activity.Keywords: Fungal infection, herbal hair oil, herbal shampooCite this ArticleSoundharya R, Aruna …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Tasar Sericin from Different Ecological Regions of India
Abstract: Sericin is a by-product of the silk industry, has gained attention for its bioactive properties, and ability to scavenge free radicals for protecting cells from oxidative damage, and different climatic conditions may influence the biochemical properties of the sericin. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of tasar sericin extracted from silkworms reared in diverse ecological regions of India. South Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 70–76 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Rhamnolipid from Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Assessment of Biofilm Disruption Potential
Abstract: Biosurfactants are microbial metabolites bearing typical amphiphilic structure of a surfactant. This study is aimed at isolation and characterization of Rhamnolipid (RL) biosurfactant from Pseudomonas aeruginosa MTCC 2488. Characterization of biosurfactant was assessed by oil displacement test, foaming test, thin layer chromatography (TLC) and antimicrobial activity for the same was evaluated against planktonic/sessile microbes including Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans. Keywords: Biosurfactant, rhamnolipid, biofilm, Pseudomonas aeruginosaCite this ArticleKaur …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Regional Variation in Amino Acid Composition, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Tasar Sericin from North and South Bihar
Abstract: This study investigates geographical differences in biochemical and functional characteristics of sericin obtained from Antheraea mylitta cocoons sourced from two regions of Bihar, India: Bhagalpur (North) and Banka (South). Sericin was isolated via an alkali-assisted autoclaving process. Amino acid profiles were determined using HPLC. Free radical scavenging capacity was measured through DPPH, ABTS, and hydrogen peroxide assays. Antibacterial and antifungal effects were tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Regional Variation in Amino Acid Composition, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Tasar Sericin from North and South Bihar
Abstract: This study investigates geographical differences in biochemical and functional characteristics of sericin obtained from Antheraea mylitta cocoons sourced from two regions of Bihar, India: Bhagalpur (North) and Banka (South). Sericin was isolated via an alkali-assisted autoclaving process. Amino acid profiles were determined using HPLC. Free radical scavenging capacity was measured through DPPH, ABTS, and hydrogen peroxide assays. Antibacterial and antifungal effects were tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Anti-infective Investigations of Methanolic Extract and Petroleum Ether Extract of Ixora coccinea L. Flowers
Abstract: Ixora is an evergreen flowering tropical plant belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It is commonly found in India, the United States of America, Africa, South East Asia, and Southern Asia. Across the globe, several species (Ixora coccinea, I. parviflora, I. chinensis, I. macrothyrsa, I. javanica, and I. finlaysoniana) of this genus have been identified so far. After going through the literature available in pharmaceutical databases, it was found that the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of an Antifungal Emulgel Containing Carbopol 940 as Gelling Agent
Abstract: Emulgels have emerged as one of the most intriguing topical distribution systems as they have dual release control system, i.e., gel and emulsion. The main purport of the present study was to develop and evaluate topical emulgel system for Fluconazole, antifungal agent, utilizing different polymers namely carbopol 940. In addition, light liquid paraffin as oil, Tween-20 and Span-20 as emulsifiers and propylene glycol and methyl alcohol as co-surfactant were culled …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Alcoholic and Aqueous Extract of Eucaluyptus Globules Posses Antimicrobial Activity and Antifungal Property Confined only to Alcoholic Extract
Abstract: Alcoholic and aqueous extract of leaves of Eucalyptus globulus was studied for in vitro for its antimicrobial and antifungal activity. The study was done against gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus), gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coil and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and fungus (Candida albicans). The evaluation was done by determining its inhibition zone. Result demonstrated that alcoholic extract has broad spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity on gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria and fungus, whereas the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications of a Silver Nanoparticle-Coated Chitosan–Fucoidan–Polymer Nanocomposite Loaded with Persea americana Leaf Extract
Abstract: Consuming a natural composite of Persea americana (Avocado) leaf extract and a chitosan and fucoidan form a biodegradable biopolymer matrix–polymer nanocomposite with biomedical applications, this study explored a potential therapeutic method. GC–MS and UV spectroscopy were used to describe the aqueous leaf extract, which was verified by phytochemical screening to contain flavonoids, tannins, phenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids. The chitosan–fucoidan biodegradable polymer matrix served as a biocompatible stabilizing and encapsulating carrier …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 130–148 Read article
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Honey Sweet or Sour to Patients: Know the Science
Abstract: Honey is an important drug or vehicle used in the Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine. Honey is used both internally & externally for the treatment of various diseases such as eye diseases, cough, thirst, phlegm, leprosy, diabetes, obesity, worm infestation, vomiting, asthma, diarrhea and healing wounds. The recent scientific discoveries have undoubtedly proved that honey is worse than sugar both in terms of caloric value as well as rapid …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Potential Application of Retama sphaerocarpa Plant in Pharmaceuticals
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical and biological activity (antibacterial and antifungal) of Retama sphaerocarpa plant and the possibility to use it in pharmaceutical formulations. This plant is traditionally used only as healing remedies because of their antiseptic, antipyretic and antidiarrheal properties. Phytochemical screening of leaves and stems revealed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and steroids. The antimicrobial activity was determined on bacterial strains such …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–28 Read article