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ArticleArchives of microbiology2026

Integrative in vitro and in silico assessment of bicyclic monoterpenes as antifungal agents targeting the cell membrane integrity of Candida albicans.

Parveen, Nafis Raj, Abdus Samad, Shabana Khatoon, Umaira Mirza, Shama Parveen, Nikhat Manzoor

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ParveenMedical Mycology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
Nafis RajMedical Mycology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
Abdus SamadRespiratory Viruses Research Laboratory, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
Shabana KhatoonMedical Mycology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
Umaira MirzaMedical Mycology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
Shama ParveenRespiratory Viruses Research Laboratory, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
Nikhat ManzoorMedical Mycology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India. nmanzoor@jmi.ac.in.

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Abstract

The yeast Candida is a common component of the human microbiota. An imbalance in the colonization of this commensal form can lead to an infection that presents symptoms ranging from mild localized rashes to severe disseminated disease. The primary treatment for candidiasis typically includes antifungal drugs belonging to the class of azoles that target cell membranes. Given the substantial rise in resistance to antifungal medications in recent years, it is imperative to explore novel therapeutic options for managing candidiasis, which has emerged as a significant medical challenge. Plant-derived compounds possessing antifungal properties, particularly monoterpenes, have been recognized as promising alternatives. However, while acyclic and monocyclic monoterpenes have been extensively investigated, bicyclic monoterpenes have not received adequate attention. Our aim was to assess the antifungal potential of nopol and myrtenol, two bicyclic monoterpenes, against Candida albicans. Broth microdilution assays demonstrated the inhibition of fungal growth, with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of 878 and 1681 µM, respectively. The compounds were examined for their impact on membrane integrity by estimation of ergosterol content, scanning electron microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, propidium iodide (PI) uptake, and H

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Antifungal AgentsBicyclic MonoterpenesCandida albicansCell MembraneMonoterpenesCandidiasisComputer SimulationErgosterolHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsAntifungal AgentsBicyclic MonoterpenesErgosterolMonoterpenesBicyclic monoterpenesCandida albicansERG11Ergosterol biosynthesisMyrtenolNatural antifungal agentsNopol

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