A novel photosensitization treatment for the inactivation of fungal spores and cells mediated by curcumin

• Published in: Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology Vol. 173; pp. 301 - 306
• Main Authors: Al-Asmari, Fahad, Mereddy, Ram, Sultanbawa, Yasmina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Elsevier B.V 01.08.2017; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Agar; Candida albicans; Cells; Clean technology; Curcumin; Curcumin - pharmacology; Deactivation; Dosage; Food; Fungi; Fungi - cytology; Fungi - drug effects; Fungi - physiology; Fungi - radiation effects; Fungi spores/cells; Fungicides; Fusarium; Fusarium oxysporum; Impact resistance; Inactivation; Irradiation; Light; Microbial Viability - drug effects; Microbial Viability - radiation effects; Microorganisms; Penicillium; Penicillium chrysogenum; Photosensitization; Photosensitizing Agents - pharmacology; Reduction; Soaking; Spores; Spores, Fungal - cytology; Spores, Fungal - drug effects; Spores, Fungal - physiology; Spores, Fungal - radiation effects; Spraying; Viability; Photosensitization; Curcumin; Inactivation; Fungi spores/cells

The global concerns regarding the emergence of fungicide-resistant strains and the impact of the excessive use of fungicidal practises on our health, food, and environment have increased, leading to a demand for alternative clean green technologies as treatments. Photosensitization is a treatment th...