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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Allium sativum agglutinin (ASA) is a lectin from garlic with documented anti-cancer effects.
  • Members of the bulb-type lectin domain family exhibit diverse therapeutic potentials, including antimicrobial activities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the antifungal effects of ASA against human opportunistic pathogens Candida auris and Candida glabrata.
  • To investigate the antimicrobial and anti-biofilm potential of ASA against selected bacterial strains.
  • To elucidate the mechanistic basis of ASA's antifungal activity.

Main Methods:

  • Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC50) determination for Candida glabrata and Candida auris.
  • Assessment of fungal growth inhibition at MIC50 and 2MIC50 concentrations.
  • Analysis of fungal cell morphology and integrity using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM).
  • Evaluation of anti-biofilm activity against Candida species and bacterial strains (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae).

Main Results:

  • ASA exhibited antifungal activity against C. glabrata and C. auris with an MIC50 range of 30-70 µg/ml.
  • Significant suppression of fungal growth was observed at MIC50 and 2MIC50 concentrations.
  • ASA treatment induced hydrogen peroxide production and affected fungal cell morphology and integrity.
  • Promising anti-biofilm effects were noted, with maximal efficacy against Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Conclusions:

  • Allium sativum agglutinin possesses significant antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
  • ASA demonstrates potential as a therapeutic agent for combating opportunistic fungal infections.
  • The findings support the development of ASA as a novel antimicrobial agent, particularly against biofilm formation.