Schinus molle essential oil as a potential source of bioactive compounds: antifungal and antibacterial properties

ConclusionsThis study showed a promising result ofS. molle volatiles against the fungusP. brasiliensis, which causes paracoccidioidomycosis, a systemic mycosis of great clinical importance in Latin America.Significance and impact of studyThe results found here are novel and encourage investigations of the compounds present in this essential oil, which represents a source of molecules with potential use in the treatment of paracoccidioidomycosis.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology - November 15, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ana Carolina do Prado, Hans Garcia Garces, Eduardo Bagagli, Vera Lucia Mores Rall, Alessandra Furlanetto, Ary Fernandes Junior, Fabiana Barcelos Furtado Tags: Original Article Source Type: research