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- Title
Synthesis of new imidazole-based ionic liquids with antifungal activity against Candida albicans.
- Authors
Habibi, Amira; Bayat, Mansour; Omidi, Behinb; Ezabadi, Ali; Mortazavi, Pejman
- Abstract
Background and Objectives: Candida albicans cause a problematic condition in immunocompromised patients that could not be treated quickly due to the resistant behavior of microorganisms. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a novel ionic liquid (IL) as a new drug on C. albicans strains. Materials and Methods: Seven newly binary ionic liquids mixtures were synthesized, and among them, ([prollinium chloride] [1-methylimidazolium 3-sulfonate] ([pro-HCl][MImS]) was selected and characterized by 1HNMR, 13C NMR, and FT-IR methods. Samples from patients (n=50) with candidiasis were collected and identified through culture media. ERG11 gene overexpression was related to resistance against azole-bearing drugs. The antibiogram, well diffusion assay, MICs, and MFCs tests were operated. PCR and Real-time evaluated the expression of the ERG11 gene, and the rate of cell death was detected using Flow Cytometry. Results: Our data manifested that this novel IL (Ionic Liquid) can inhibit C. albican's growth, reduce the expression of ERG11 and increase dead cells. Conclusion: The newly synthesized IL had an inhibiting effect on the growth of the C. albicans strains and may be used as an alternative candidate for novel drug design.
- Subjects
CANDIDA albicans; IONIC liquids; GENETIC overexpression; DRUG design; GENE expression; ANTIFUNGAL agents; IMIDAZOLES
- Publication
Iranian Journal of Microbiology, 2023, Vol 15, Issue 6, p811
- ISSN
2008-3289
- Publication type
Article