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
; 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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Trichophyton
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Extratos Vegetais
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Piper
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Arthrodermataceae
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Antifúngicos
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En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article