Investigating Effects of Nano- to Micro-Ampere Alternating Current Stimulation on Trichophyton rubrum Growth
Annals of Dermatology
;
: 575-578, 2016.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms including yeast and molds. Many studies have focused on modifying bacterial growth, but few on fungal growth. Microcurrent electricity may stimulate fungal growth.OBJECTIVE:
This study aims to investigate effects of microcurrent electric stimulation on Trichophyton rubrum growth.METHODS:
Standard-sized inoculums of T. rubrum derived from a spore suspension were applied to potato dextrose cornmeal agar (PDACC) plates, gently withdrawn with a sterile pipette, and were applied to twelve PDACC plates with a sterile spreader. Twelve Petri dishes were divided into four groups. The given amperage of electric current was 500 nA, 2 µA, and 4 µA in groups A, B, and C, respectively. No electric current was given in group D.RESULTS:
In the first 48 hours, colonies only appeared in groups A and B (500 nA and 2 µA exposure). Colonies in group A (500 nA) were denser. Group C (4 µA) plates showed a barely visible film of fungus after 96 hours of incubation. Fungal growth became visible after 144 hours in the control group.CONCLUSION:
Lower intensities of electric current caused faster fungal growth within the amperage range used in this study. Based on these results, further studies with a larger sample size, various fungal species, and various intensities of electric stimulation should be conducted.
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Assunto principal:
Esporos
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Trichophyton
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Leveduras
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Solanum tuberosum
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Tamanho da Amostra
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Ágar
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Estimulação Elétrica
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Eletricidade
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Fungos
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Glucose
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Annals of Dermatology
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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