RESUMEN
The misuse of antimicrobials has led to the appearance of several multi-resistant pathogens and, as a result, it has been necessary to search for new compounds that are effective against these microorganisms. Faced with this scenario, one of the forms that has been arousing the interest of scholars is the obtaining of antimicrobial compounds from medicinal plants, since, through them, effective compounds are usually obtained against pathogens and with low toxicity to humans and animals. In Brazilian Caatinga, there are several medicinal plants with antimicrobial properties, and one of them is Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir., also known as Jurema Preta, popularly used to treat comorbidities that affect mainly the skin. In view of this, to investigate its antimicrobial potential, a bibliographical survey of experimental articles, published in the last 10 years, which analyzed the antimicrobial activity of M. tenuiflora in bacteria and fungi of importance, was made. Thus, it was possible to observe that the extracts obtained from M. tenuiflora showed in vitro antimicrobial activity. In addition, the compounds flavonoids and tannins are likely to be the main responsible for Mimosa tenuiflora's antimicrobial activity. Thus, M. tenuiflora presents a high study potential in microbial growth control.
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Bacterias , Hongos , Mimosa , Extractos Vegetales , Antiinfecciosos/farmacología , Bacterias/efectos de los fármacos , Hongos/efectos de los fármacos , Mimosa/química , Extractos Vegetales/química , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , TaninosRESUMEN
In this study, phenotypic methods presented >80% agreement with the molecular identification of 59 Candida parapsilosis complex. Growth at 15% NaCl or pH 7.0 significantly reduced cfu-counts of Candida orthopsilosis, suggesting these conditions may support the development of phenotypic methods for the differentiation of the cryptic species of C. parapsilosis complex.
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Candida parapsilosis/aislamiento & purificación , Candidiasis/microbiología , Técnicas de Tipificación Micológica/métodos , Candida parapsilosis/clasificación , Candida parapsilosis/genética , Candida parapsilosis/crecimiento & desarrollo , Medios de Cultivo/metabolismo , Humanos , Fenotipo , Reacción en Cadena de la PolimerasaRESUMEN
Abstract In this study, phenotypic methods presented >80% agreement with the molecular identification of 59 Candida parapsilosis complex. Growth at 15% NaCl or pH 7.0 significantly reduced cfu-counts of Candida orthopsilosis, suggesting these conditions may support the development of phenotypic methods for the differentiation of the cryptic species of C. parapsilosis complex.
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Humanos , Candidiasis/microbiología , Técnicas de Tipificación Micológica/métodos , Candida parapsilosis/aislamiento & purificación , Fenotipo , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa , Medios de Cultivo/metabolismo , Candida parapsilosis/clasificación , Candida parapsilosis/crecimiento & desarrollo , Candida parapsilosis/genéticaRESUMEN
Abstract In this study, phenotypic methods presented >80% agreement with the molecular identification of 59 Candida parapsilosis complex. Growth at 15% NaCl or pH 7.0 significantly reduced cfu-counts of Candida orthopsilosis, suggesting these conditions may support the development of phenotypic methods for the differentiation of the cryptic species of C. parapsilosis complex.