Antifungal Activity of Peruvian Banana Peel (Musa paradisiaca L.) on Candida albicans: An In Vitro Study
Monica Loyaga-Castillo, Roger Damaso Calla-Poma, Rubén Calla-Poma, Margarita Fé Requena-Mendizabal, Pablo Alejandro Millones Gómez
Abstract
AIM: strain ATCC 10231. MATERIALS AND METHODS: peel; nystatin was used as a positive control, and 96% ethanol was used as a negative control. After 24 hours of incubation, each plate was examined, and the diameters (mm) of the growth inhibition halos were measured around each well using a digital vernier caliper. RESULTS: < 0.05). When comparing the different concentrations, it was found by Duncan test that the greatest activity was obtained at 50%. CONCLUSION: than did the extract at lower concentrations. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: , this substance can be effectively used in products aimed to cure candidiasis infection.