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Propolis ethanolic extract influenced biofilm formation and gene expression level of EFG1 in Candida albicans

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Abstract

Vulvovaginal candidiasis occurs in 70-75% of women. About 40-45% of them experience vulvovaginal candidiasis for the second time. Approximately 70-89% of these infections are caused by Candida albicans. Candida albicans forming biofilm are reported to have a higher resistance to most anti-fungal drugs, including fluconazole. Objective: To determine the effects of propolis ethanolic extract (PEE) on biofilm formation and genes expression level of EFG1 on C. albicans biofilm. Methods: C. albicans biofilm formation was grown on SDB + 2% glucose and added with PEE with a concentration of 0% (control group) and 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5% (treatment group). Then, C. albicans biofilm formation was incubated at 37 °C for 48 hours. Biofilm inhibition was tested by the crystal violet assay. Analysis of genes expression level of EFG1 was performed using Real Time-PCR and calculated by absolute quantification method. Results: The results of the PEE effect on biofilm inhibition percentage showed a decrease in biofilm formation with the increase in PEE concentration given (p = 0.001), and gene expression level analysis showed that EFG1 (p = 0.000) expression level decreased with the increase in PEE concentration given. Conclusion: Propolis ethanolic extract could reduce biofilm formation and down-regulate the expression of EFG1 in C. albicans biofilm formation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Life Sciences and Technology, ICoLiST 2020
EditorsAhmad Taufiq, Hendra Susanto, Hadi Nur, Muhammad Aziz, Acharee Suksuwan, Chen Siang Ng, Khairunadwa Binti Jemon, Mohamad Amin, Markus Diantoro, Nandang Mufti, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, I. Ching Wang, Sunaryono, Siti Zubaidah, Aulanni'am, Indra Wibowo, Adeodatus Yuda Handaya
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735440968
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 May 2021
Event3rd International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology, ICoLiST 2020 - Malang, Indonesia
Duration: 29 Sept 2020 → …

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2353
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology, ICoLiST 2020
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityMalang
Period29/09/20 → …

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