Antifungal Activity of Thymus vulgaris L. Essential Oil and Its Constituent Phytochemicals against Rhizopus oryzae: Interaction with Ergosterol

Antifungal Activity of Thymus vulgaris L. Essential Oil and Its Constituent Phytochemicals against Rhizopus oryzae: Interaction with Ergosterol

Mucormycoses are emerging infections that have high rates of morbidity and mortality. They show high resistance to antifungal agents, and there is a limited therapeutic arsenal currently available, therefore, there is a great need to give priority to testing therapeutic agents for the treatment of m...

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Main Authors: Kelly Samara de Lira Mota, Fillipe de Oliveira Pereira, Wylly Araújo de Oliveira, Igara Oliveira Lima, Edeltrudes de Oliveira Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
Thymus vulgaris
thymol
Rhizopus oryzae
antifungal activity
essential oils
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/12/14418

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