Antifungal Activity of Dryobalanops aromatica Oils against Candida albicans and Candida utilis

Authors

  • Mohamad Azhar Abd Karim School of Biology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Latifah Munirah Bakar School of Biology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia

Keywords:

Candida albicans, Candida utilis, Dryobalanops aromatica oils, antifungal agents, fungicidal

Abstract

Candida albicans and Candida utilis are mostly known as opportunistic fungi that can lead to infections such as candidiasis. Multidrug resistance features allow these Candida spp. to remain within the host, frequently failing treatment. This study aims to utilize D. aromatica as an alternative medicine from a traditional natural source for treating candidiasis. These oils are considered to possess antifungal properties with determination of antifungal activity of D. aromatica against C. albicans and C. utilis, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) of D. aromatica, and the percentage of inhibition diameter growth (PIDG) of C. albicans and C. utilis.

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Published

15-05-2025

Issue

Vol. 45 (2025): CAS 2024

Section

Articles