Anti-Candida Activity of Geraniol: Effect on Hydrolytic Enzyme Secretion and Biofilm Formation

Existing antifungal drugs available today are low in efficacy, high in toxicity and cause multidrug resistance. Anti-Candida potential of geraniol, an acyclic monoterpene alcohol was evaluated and secretion of hydrolytic enzymes, adherence and biofilm formation were studied as virulence attribute...

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Main Authors: Yamini Sharma, Sumit Kumar Rastogi, Sahar Saadallah Amin Saadallah, Khadija Al Fadel, Nikhat Manzoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
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Online Access:https://microbiologyjournal.org/anti-candida-activity-of-geraniol-effect-on-hydrolytic-enzyme-secretion-and-biofilm-formation/