Anti-Candida and anti-quorum sensing activity of airborne microorganisms detected by a rapid method
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;52: e20180152, 2019. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Introducing new antibiotics to the clinic is critical.METHODS:
We adapted a plate method described by Kawaguchi and coworkers in 20131 for detecting inhibitory airborne microorganisms.RESULTS:
We obtained 51 microbial colonies antagonist to Chromobacterium violaceum, purified and retested them, and of these, 39 (76.5%) were confirmed. They comprised 24 bacteria, 13 fungi, and 2 yeasts. Among the fungi, eight (61.5%) produced active extracts. Among the bacterial, yeast, and fungal strains, 17 (44.7%) and 12 (31.6%) were active against Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis, respectively.CONCLUSIONS:
The proposed screening method is a rapid strategy for discovering potential antibiotic producers.Key words
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Main subject:
Bacteria
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Candida
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Chromobacterium
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Air Microbiology
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Quorum Sensing
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Fungi
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2019
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Article