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Braz. j. microbiol
; Braz. j. microbiol;44(4): 1275-1278, Oct.-Dec. 2013. tab
Artículo
en Inglés
| LILACS
| ID: lil-705267
RESUMEN
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.
Asunto(s)
Humanos , Antifúngicos/farmacología , Arthrodermataceae/efectos de los fármacos , Piper/química , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Trichophyton/efectos de los fármacos , Antifúngicos/aislamiento & purificación , Extractos Vegetales/aislamiento & purificación , Hojas de la Planta/química , Sesquiterpenos/aislamiento & purificación , Sesquiterpenos/farmacología
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Braz J Microbiol
; 44(4): 1275-8, 2013 Dec.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24688522
RESUMEN
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.