Membrane of Candida albicans as a target of berberine

Membrane of Candida albicans as a target of berberine

Abstract Background We investigated the mechanisms of anti-Candida action of isoquinoline alkaloid berberine, active constituent of medically important plants of Barberry species. Methods The effects on membrane, morphological transition, synthesis of ergosterol and the consequent changes in membran...

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Main Authors: Nataša Zorić, Ivan Kosalec, Siniša Tomić, Ivan Bobnjarić, Mario Jug, Toni Vlainić, Josipa Vlainić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Berberine
Candida albicans
Antifungal
Membrane
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-017-1773-5

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