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101 articles for “Antifungal activities”
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Antifungal Activity of Lactic Acid Cocci Isolated from Camel Milk
Abstract: This study examines the antifungal activity of lactic acid cocci isolated from camel milk against mold growth. After the isolation, purification, and characterization of lactic acid cocci, the screening of strains with antifungal activity was done by overlay and confrontation methods against Aspergillus fumigatus. These strains show strong activity. Antifungals were selected to study their inhibitory effect on liquid medium, evaluate their antifungal spectrum, and study the effect of their …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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A Benign Route for the Synthesis of MgO Nanoparticles and Their Antifungal Activity
Abstract: Magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO NP’s) with particle size 50±10 nm were prepared by hydrothermal method and further characterized by X-ray Diffractometry (XRD) and high resolution field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The prepared MgO NP’s were also evaluated for their antifungal activity against Trichothecium roseum, Cladosporium herbarum, and Alternaria alternata. The antifungal activity of the synthesized nanoparticles against the selected fungi was assessed as reduction in spore germination and by …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Chemical Composition, Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity Studies on Essential Oils of Ocimum basilicum Linn. from Saudi Arabia
Abstract: This study was designed to investigate the chemical constituents, antibacterial and antifungal activities of Ocimum basilicum. L essential oil extracted from the areal parts of the plant. Essential oil was extracted by hydro distillation for 3 h using a Clevenger apparatus. Anhydrous sodium sulphate was used to remove the moisture from the extracted volatile oil. Essential oil was characterized using Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The results showed 39 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Antifungal Activity of Zero-valent Iron Nanoparticles Synthesized by Green Protocols Using Camellia sinensis Extract against Pathogenic Aspergillus Species
Abstract: Zero-valent iron nanoparticles with potential antifungal activity were synthesized following a green protocol using Camellia sinensis leaves extract. FeSO4.7H2O was reduced to black metallic iron by Camellia sinensis leaves extract. The green synthetic procedure without using any hazardous chemical reagents is hopeful which reduces the possibility of chemical pollution. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV/visible and fluorescence spectroscopies. The surface morphology, size, shape and particle distribution were studied using …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Evaluation of Different Essential Oils for Antifungal Activity on Postharvest Decay of Avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) of Sikkim, India
Abstract: Commercially available essential oils of Basil oil, Clove oil, Citronella oil, Ginger oil and methanol extracted fern oil, Artemisia oil, and Stinging nettle oil were tested for growth inhibitions of two fungi isolated from infected avocado fruit from Sikkim, India which were identified as Fusarium sp. and Penicillium digitatum on the basis of colony morphology and microscopic examination. Inhibitory effect of essential oils was investigated by well diffusion method by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–51 Read article
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Antifungal Activity of Thymol on Vegetable Tanned Leather
Abstract: Thymol is a key component of many essential oils and acts as active antimicrobial agent. It is a natural monoterpene phenol extracted from thyme, bishop’s weed (ajwain) and many other plants in varied quantities. Literature has marked for its successful application as antimicrobial activity. Thymol is used actively for its antibacterial and antifungal properties in agriculture and the field of medicine. In this research an attempt has been made to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Mirabilis jalapa of Indian Origin
Abstract: The in vitro antimicrobial activity of Mirabilis jalapa leaf extract was studied against selected pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Penicillium chrysogenum, Auriparus flaviceps and Trichoderma viridae by using agar diffusion and broth dilution methods. Leaves were extracted using solvents petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol. Among the solvents tested, petroleum ether and chloroform extracts showed good antimicrobial activity against the selected pathogens. The growth inhibitors were …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Formulation, Evaluation, and Stability Studies of a Topical Clotrimazole and Zinc Oxide Suspension with Enhanced Skin Protective Properties
Abstract: Background: Clotrimazole is a well-known antifungal agent frequently used in the treatment of various superficial fungal infections, while Zinc Oxide is a widely accepted skin protectant with soothing, astringent, and antimicrobial properties. Combining these agents in a topical suspension offers a dual therapeutic approach, enhancing both antifungal efficacy and skin protection. Objective: The objective of this study was to formulate, evaluate, and conduct stability studies on topical suspensions containing Clotrimazole …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 22–31 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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Confirming Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants Grown in Solid Waste Polluted Areas of Agra City against Alternaria alternata
Abstract: The present studies were conducted with an aim to determine the presence of occurrence ofmedicinal plants and antifungal activities of twenty selected medicinal plants from fivedifferent solid waste polluted areas of the Agra city. Achyranthes aspera, Calotropis procera,Ricinus communis shows maximum presence of occurrence, i.e., 10.63% and Eugeniajambolana has minimum presence of occurrence, i.e., 2.12%. As these plants are used formedicinal purposes such as in ayurvedic or other alternative with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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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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Isolation and Partial Characterization of a Lectin from Seeds of Pongamia Glabra
Abstract: Lectins are non-immunogenic proteins that selectively bind carbohydrates without processing them enzymatically.They have wide range of applications in agricultural and biomedical research and it is useful in the antidotal treatment of snake bite. Seed lectins can be attributed to the importance of legume seeds as a rich source of dietary protein. The Pongamia glabra were homogenized by using distilled acetone. The defatted dried seed meal was mixed with 20mm Phosphate …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 87–95 Read article
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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Biological Method and its Application in Protection of Wood from Ganoderma Species
Abstract: The major advancement in the field of nanotechnology during the last decade have resulted in the wide spread application of nanomaterials in the field of science and technology. Nanoparticles were synthesised biologically, which is a pure green chemistry and completely toxic free compared to chemical synthesis. The property of the reductases present in the E. coli culture filtrate reduces silver nitrate to silver oxide and also serves as a capping …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticle using Leaves of Lawsonia inermis: Antibacterial, Antifungal and Anti-Oxidant Activity
Abstract: Nanotechnology is one of the fastest developing sciences over the past few years. This is an emerging field of modern research dealing with synthesis and designing of particle structure ranging from approximately 1–100 nm. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are known for their tremendous applications in the field of therapeutics and diagnosis. In the present study, we have confirmed that the antibacterial, antifungal and anti-oxidant activity of biosynthesized AgNPs which were synthesized …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–23 Read article
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Design, Synthesis, and in vitro Evaluation of Novel Benz/Imidazole-2-acetonitrile Derivatives as Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents
Abstract: Benzimidazole is a pharmaceutically important compound. In this research, we were able to prepare several heterocyclic derivatives from it by first preparing a new azo derivative ZH through a reaction of 3-aminoacetophenone with benzimidazole-2-acetonitrile. This azo derivative was then introduced via a condensation reaction with aromatic amine derivatives, resulting in the preparation of two Schiff base derivatives Z1 and Z2. From these bases, six and seven membered heterocyclic derivatives were …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 53–87 Read article
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Invitro Evaluation of a Herbal Soap Formulation as an Antifungal Agent
Abstract: During the past few decades, there is a rise in the resistance of bacterial and fungal pathogens. In this accord, lot of research is being carried out and many studies are focused on the use of plant extracts as fungicides. There is archaeological evidence that the betel leaves have been chewed since very ancient times, for its activity towards bacteria and fungi. Hydroxychavicol, a phenolic substance isolated as an aqueous …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2011 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Characterization of Synthesized Heterocyclic Oxadiazole Derivatives Using Mass, UV, IR, and NMR Spectroscopy, Among other Spectroscopic Techniques: Review
Abstract: The current study synthesized and assessed 3-heteroarylazo 4-hydroxy coumarin derivatives' initial antibacterial activities in vitro against four distinct pathogenic bacterial strains, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus. Ampicillin, a common medication, was used to compare each compound's antibacterial properties. UV, IR, 1H NMR, mass spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction examinations were used to analyze the compounds. By using UV–vis spectra, the solute-chromic behavior of these compounds was …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel 3-(5-phenyl-3H-1,2,4] Dithiazol-3-yl)-4H-chromen-4-one Derivatives for Antimicrobial Activity
Abstract: A novel 3-(5-phenyl-3H-1,2,4] dithiazol-3-yl)-4H-chromen-4-one derivatives 16a–d were synthesized and evaluated for antimicrobial activity, i.e., antifungal and antibacterial activities. The in vitro antifungal evaluation revealed that the compounds 16d showed maximum activity against Geotrichum candidum. The compound 16a showed significantly good activity against Candidum tropicalis. The compounds 16b and 16c did not show any significant antifungal activity. The in vitro antibacterial activity showed no significant results against different bacterial strains. It …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 16–22 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
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Formulation And Evaluation Of Itraconazole Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles For Tinea Cruris:A Promising Approach To Combat Antifungal Drug Resistance
Abstract: A fungal infection of the skin is among the most prevalent dermatological conditions worldwide. When used topically, gel formulations are among the best dose forms for treating skin infections. A promising method to reach the deeper layers of the skin and improve itraconazole (ITZ) permeability through the stratum corneum is nanotechnology. The production of ITZ-loaded nanoparticles (ITZ NPs) was accomplished through the evaporation emulsion method, and subsequently, these nanoparticles were …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 22–28 Read article