Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark essential oil induces cell wall remodelling and spindle defects in Candida albicans

Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark essential oil induces cell wall remodelling and spindle defects in Candida albicans

Abstract Background Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) bark extract exhibits potent inhibitory activity against Candida albicans but the antifungal mechanisms of this essential oil remain largely unexplored. Results We analyzed the impact of cinnamon bark oil on C. albicans RSY150, and clinical strain...

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Main Authors: Zinnat Shahina, Amira M. El-Ganiny, Jessica Minion, Malcolm Whiteway, Taranum Sultana, Tanya E. S. Dahms
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Fungal Biology and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Candida albicans
Essential oil
Cell wall remodelling
Spindle defects
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40694-018-0046-5

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