Abstract
The antifungal activity of six fractions derived from garlic was investigated in an in vitro system. Ajoene had the strongest activity in these fractions. The growth of both Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans was inhibited by ajoene at less than 20 micrograms/ml.
MeSH terms
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Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
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Aspergillus niger / drug effects*
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Aspergillus niger / growth & development
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Aspergillus niger / ultrastructure
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Candida albicans / drug effects*
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Candida albicans / growth & development
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Candida albicans / ultrastructure
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Disulfides / pharmacology*
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Garlic*
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Microscopy, Electron
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Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
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Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
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Plants, Medicinal*
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Sulfinic Acids / pharmacology
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Sulfoxides
Substances
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Antifungal Agents
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Disulfides
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Plant Extracts
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Sulfinic Acids
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Sulfoxides
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allicin
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ajoene