Antifungal activity of extracts from Piper aduncum leaves prepared by different solvents and extraction techniques against dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton interdigitale
Braz. j. microbiol
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44(4): 1275-1278, Oct.-Dec. 2013. tab
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ABSTRACT
The effects of different solvents and extraction techniques upon the phytochemical profile and anti-Trichophyton activity of extracts from Piper aduncum leaves were evaluated. Extract done by maceration method with ethanol has higher content of sesquiterpenes and antifungal activity. This extract may be useful as an alternative treatment for dermatophytosis.
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Asunto principal:
Trichophyton
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Extractos Vegetales
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Piper
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Arthrodermataceae
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Antifúngicos
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Braz. j. microbiol
Asunto de la revista:
Microbiologia
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Vale do Rio Doce/BR
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