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ArticleBMC microbiology2023

Activity of propolis from Mexico on the proliferation and virulence factors of Candida albicans.

Mario Rodriguez-Canales, Yoli Mariana Medina-Romero, Marco Aurelio Rodriguez-Monroy, Uriel Nava-Solis, Sandra Isabel Bolaños-Cruz, Maria Jimena Mendoza-Romero, Jorge E Campos, Ana Bertha Hernandez-Hernandez, Yolanda I Chirino, Tonatiuh Cruz-Sanchez and 2 more

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Article in BMC microbiology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Mario Rodriguez-CanalesPharmacognosy Laboratory, Biotechnology and Prototypes Unit, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. de los Barrios No. 1, Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de México, C.P. 54090, Mexico. mario.rodcan09@gmail.com.
Yoli Mariana Medina-RomeroPharmacognosy Laboratory, Biotechnology and Prototypes Unit, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. de los Barrios No. 1, Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de México, C.P. 54090, Mexico.
Marco Aurelio Rodriguez-MonroyBiomedical Research Laboratory in Natural Products, Medicine Career, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Avenida de los Barrios Numero 1, Colonia Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de Mexico, C.P. 54090, Mexico.
Uriel Nava-SolisPharmacognosy Laboratory, Biotechnology and Prototypes Unit, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. de los Barrios No. 1, Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de México, C.P. 54090, Mexico.
Sandra Isabel Bolaños-CruzPharmacognosy Laboratory, Biotechnology and Prototypes Unit, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. de los Barrios No. 1, Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de México, C.P. 54090, Mexico.
Maria Jimena Mendoza-RomeroPharmacognosy Laboratory, Biotechnology and Prototypes Unit, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. de los Barrios No. 1, Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de México, C.P. 54090, Mexico.
Jorge E CamposMolecular Biochemistry Laboratory, Biotechnology and Prototypes Unit, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. de los Barrios No. 1, Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de México, C.P. 54090, México.
Ana Bertha Hernandez-HernandezPharmacognosy Laboratory, Biotechnology and Prototypes Unit, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. de los Barrios No. 1, Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de México, C.P. 54090, Mexico.
Yolanda I ChirinoLaboratory 10, Carcinogenesis and Toxicology, Biomedicine Unit, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Avenida de los Barrios Numero 1, Colonia Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de Mexico, C.P. 54090, Mexico.
Tonatiuh Cruz-SanchezPropolis Analysis Service Laboratory, Faculty of Higher Studies Cuautitlan, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. Teoloyucan Km 2.5, San Sebastian Xhala, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Edo. de México, C.P. 54714, México.
Carlos Gerardo Garcia-TovarLaboratory of Veterinary Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Higher Studies Cuautitlan, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. Teoloyucan Km 2.5, San Sebastian Xhala, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Estado de México, CP 54714, México.
Maria Margarita Canales-MartinezPharmacognosy Laboratory, Biotechnology and Prototypes Unit, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. de los Barrios No. 1, Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de México, C.P. 54090, Mexico. dra.margaritacanales@gmail.com.
Autonomous University of Tlaxcala · MXUniversidad de Cuautitlán Izcalli · MXUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México · MX

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis research evaluated the anti-Candida albicans effect of Mexican propolis from Chihuahua. Chemical composition of the ethanolic extract of propolis was determined by GC-MS, HPLC-DAD, and HPLC-MS. The presence of anthraquinone, aromatic acid, fatty acids, flavonoids, and carbohydrates was revealed.

resultsThe anti-Candida activity of propolis was determined. The inhibitions halos were between 10.0 to 11.8 mm; 25% minimum inhibitory concentration (0.5 mg/ml) was fungistatic, and 50% minimum inhibitory concentration (1.0 mg/ml) was fungicidal. The effect of propolis on the capability of C. albicans to change its morphology was evaluated. 25% minimum inhibitory concentration inhibited to 50% of germ tube formation. Staining with calcofluor-white and propidium iodide was performed, showing that the propolis affected the integrity of the cell membrane. INT1 gene expression was evaluated by qRT-PCR. Propolis significantly inhibited the expression of the INT1 gene encodes an adhesin (Int1p). Chihuahua propolis extract inhibited the proliferation of Candida albicans, the development of the germ tube, and the synthesis of adhesin INT1.

conclusionsGiven the properties demonstrated for Chihuahua propolis, we propose that it is a candidate to be considered as an ideal antifungal agent to help treat this infection since it would not have the toxic effects of conventional antifungals.

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Candida albicansPropolisAntifungal AgentsCell ProliferationMexicoMicrobial Sensitivity TestsPlant ExtractsVirulence FactorsAntifungal AgentsPlant ExtractsPropolisVirulence FactorsAnti-opportunistic infectionNatural antifungal agentsNatural products targets

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