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ArticleBMC biotechnology2025

Antifungal efficacy of Citrusfusion mediated silver nanoparticles in Candida species.

A Harine, S Ranjani, S Hemalatha

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Article in BMC biotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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A Harine *School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600048, India.
S Ranjani *School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600048, India.
S HemalathaSchool of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600048, India. hemalatha.sls@bsauniv.ac.in.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCandida species are commensal fungi that can become opportunistic pathogens under specific host and environmental conditions. The emergence of multidrug-resistant Candida strains poses a significant challenge. Nanotechnology represents a cutting-edge field offering precise and targeted delivery systems for combating fungal infections, leveraging the unique properties of plant-derived bioactive compounds. This investigation employed a biogenic approach utilizing polyherbal leaf extracts from Citrus limon and Citrus medica, known for their abundant Citral content.

resultsCitrus sp. extracts were used to synthesize Citrusfusion silver nanoparticles (CitAgNPs) through a green synthesis method. Characterization of CitAgNPs was carried out using advanced analytical methods ensuring the quality, uniformity, size, and charge. The synthesized CitAgNPs exhibited non toxic effect when tested on Vigna radiata and Danio rerio, highlighting their potential for sustainability and safe therapeutic use. Antifungal assays demonstrated the potent efficacy of CitAgNPs in various Candida strains, with low MIC and MFC. CitAgNPs exhibited remarkable biofilm inhibition capabilities and elucidated specific mechanisms of action in Candida species, surpassing the performance of fluconazole.

conclusionThis study underscores the immense potential of nanotechnology-driven approaches harnessing Citrus leaf extract for synthesizing highly effective antifungal nanoparticles. The fusion of biogenic nanoparticles with Citrus bioactive compounds presents a sustainable strategy for addressing the escalating challenge of azole-resistant Candida infections. The research outcomes suggest that CitAgNPs have promising applications in inhibiting Candida biofilms, offering potential solutions for infections caused by diaper rashes and onychomycosis, providing safe and effective alternatives to antifungal therapies.

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Antifungal AgentsCandidaCitrusMetal NanoparticlesPlant ExtractsSilverAnimalsBiofilmsMicrobial Sensitivity TestsPlant LeavesAntifungal AgentsPlant ExtractsSilverAzole-resistantBiofilm inhibitionCandida strainsCitrusfusion nanoparticlesNanotechnology

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PMID39979871
PMCPMC11841014

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