Influence of tannins from Stryphnodendron adstringens on growth and virulence factors of Candida albicans

Abstract

The antifungal action of subfraction F2.4 on C. albicans can be attributed to condensed tannins. It is considered moderate antifungal activity. These properties of 'barbatimão' on the growth of C. albicans, putative virulence factors and its low cytotoxicity justify further studies to investigate the mechanisms of action and the possible development of a new antifungal agent.