Synergism Effect of the Essential Oil from Ocimum basilicum var. Maria Bonita and Its Major Components with Fluconazole and Its Influence on Ergosterol Biosynthesis

The aim of this study was to evaluate the activity of the EO and its major components of Ocimum basilicum var. Maria Bonita, a genetically improved cultivar, against the fluconazole sensitive and resistant strains of Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans. Geraniol presented better results tha...

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Main Authors: Nathalia N. R. Cardoso, Celuta S. Alviano, Arie F. Blank, Maria Teresa V. Romanos, Beatriz B. Fonseca, Sonia Rozental, Igor A. Rodrigues, Daniela S. Alviano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5647182