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New Fungal Compound Stops Candida Yeast Growth in the Lab

New Fungal Compound Stops Candida Yeast Growth in the Lab

Aspergillus fumigatus

What they found

A compound from Aspergillus fumigatus killed Candida cells within about 12–16 hours and worked better alongside clotrimazole.

A compound from Aspergillus fumigatus killed Candida cells within about 12–16 hours and worked better alongside clotrimazole.

The number

within about 12–16 hours

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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At a glance

Latin name

Aspergillus fumigatus

Aspergillus fumigatus

Compound

5-butyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid

5-butyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid

Published in

Authorea

Authorea

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Candida Fighter

Candida Fighter

A new compound from Aspergillus fumigatus (5-butyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid) stopped the growth of several Candida species, including blocking biofilm formation. It wiped out fungal cells within about 12–16 hours and worked even better when combined with existing antifungal drugs like clotrimazole. Researchers predict it targets CYP51, a key enzyme in fungal cell membranes, pointing to potential as a next-generation antifungal.

A new compound from Aspergillus fumigatus (5-butyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid) stopped the growth of several Candida species, including blocking biofilm formation. It wiped out fungal cells within about 12–16 hours and worked even better when combined with existing antifungal drugs like clotrimazole. Researchers predict it targets CYP51, a key enzyme in fungal cell membranes, pointing to potential as a next-generation antifungal.

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