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de Paula GA, Costa NN, da Silva TM, Bastos KA, Ignacchiti MDC, Severi JA, Oréfice RL, Carreira LG, Villanova JCO, Resende JA. Polymeric film containing pomegranate peel extract as a promising tool for the treatment of candidiasis. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:603-607. [PMID: 35437076 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2064464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Polymeric films containing pomegranate peel extract (PPE) can act as a drug-delivery platform for topical treatment of candidiasis. The composition, mechanical resistance, and in vitro antifungal activity of a polymeric film containing PPE at 1.25 mg.mL-1 were investigated. Films were prepared using a solvent casting technique. The incorporation of PPE in the polymeric matrix gave rise to homogeneous, smooth, shiny, and yellowish-brown films. FTIR spectra of the film containing PPE showed differences without compromising the stability of the extract and the matrix. SEM analysis showed the existence of interruptions in the continuity of the films with extract, which promoted a reduction in the mechanical parameters without significantly changing the tensile strength and elongation at break. Films showed adequate mechanical properties and antifungal activity against Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C. krusei and C. tropicalis.
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Affiliation(s)
| | - Nubya Nascimento Costa
- Graduate Program in Veterinary Sciences. Center of Agricultural and Engineering Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alegre, ES, Brazil
| | - Thais Martins da Silva
- Graduate Program in Veterinary Sciences. Center of Agricultural and Engineering Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alegre, ES, Brazil
| | - Kamila Arêas Bastos
- Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Veterinary Sciences. Center of Agricultural and Engineering Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alegre, ES, Brazil
| | - Janaina Cecília Oliveira Villanova
- Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Alegre, ES, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Veterinary Sciences. Center of Agricultural and Engineering Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alegre, ES, Brazil
| | - Juliana Alves Resende
- Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Alegre, ES, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Veterinary Sciences. Center of Agricultural and Engineering Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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