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ArticlePloS one2024

The fungicidal effectiveness of 2-Chloro-3-hydrazinylquinoxaline, a newly developed quinoxaline derivative, against Candida species.

Abdelbagi Alfadil, Karem A Ibrahem, Mohammad W Alrabia, Jawahir A Mokhtar, Hafsa Ahmed

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Article in PloS one, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 authors.

Abdelbagi AlfadilFaculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4070-6257
Karem A IbrahemFaculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad W AlrabiaFaculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Jawahir A MokhtarFaculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7563-6941
Hafsa AhmedKing Abdulaziz Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCandida represents a prevalent fungal infection, notable for its substantial implications on morbidity and mortality rates. In the landscape of prospective treatments, quinoxaline derivatives emerge as a category of compact compounds exhibiting notable potential in addressing infections. These derivatives showcase promising antimicrobial efficacy coupled with favorable pharmacokinetic and safety characteristics.

aimsThe central aim of this investigation was to examine the antifungal characteristics of 2-Chloro-3-hydrazinylquinoxaline against diverse strains of Candida and Aspergillus in vitro. Additionally, we endeavored to assess the in vivo efficacy of 2-Chloro-3-hydrazinylquinoxaline using a murine model for oral candidiasis induced by C. albicans cells ATCC 10231.

results2-Chloro-3-hydrazinylquinoxaline demonstrated noteworthy effectiveness when tested against various reference strains of Candida species. It exhibited heightened efficacy, particularly against Candida krusei isolates. However, its performance against Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida auris isolates exhibited variability. Notably, 2-Chloro-3-hydrazinylquinoxaline manifests variable efficacy against Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus terreus and Aspergillus flavus and no effect against Aspergillus brasiliensis. In a murine model, 2-Chloro-3-hydrazinylquinoxaline exhibited significant efficacy in combating the C. albicans cells ATCC 10231 strain, underscoring its potential as a viable treatment option.

conclusion2-Chloro-3-hydrazinylquinoxaline has demonstrated substantial potential in effectively addressing various Candida and Aspergillus species, showcasing dual attributes of antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. However, to attain a more comprehensive understanding of its therapeutic capabilities, further investigations, incorporating additional tests and experiments, are imperative.

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Antifungal AgentsCandidaMicrobial Sensitivity TestsQuinoxalinesAnimalsCandidiasisDisease Models, AnimalFemaleMiceAntifungal AgentsQuinoxalines

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PMID38728271
PMCPMC11086890

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