Identification of Some Potential Herbals with Anti-Mucorales (Antifungal) Properties: An Unholy Consortium between COVID-19 and Mucormycosis | Chapter 4 | Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Research Vol. 12

 The study aims to recognize some potential herbals accompanying anti-Mucorales (antifungal) features.Antifungal and anti-Mucorales drugs are still scarce in the new healthcare system's stock. This has led to a greater mortality rate in the damaged population, specifically following the COVID-19 pandemic. Mucormycosis is a rare but weighty fungal infection of the skin, sinuses, bronchi, and brain, made by a group of ubiquitously present molds named mucormycetes. Although its incident is sporadic, the manifestation maybe life-threatening under various medical environments and the associated risk determinants. A comprehensive research search was conducted across the PubMed table, LILACS, the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar and others using key dispute COVID-19, SARS CoV-2, Mucormycosis, Rhizopus, vaccine, steroids, antifungal drugs and herbals. Full texts of the salvaged articles written in English were accessed.A few of medicinal plants in the way that Satureja khuzestanica Jamzad, Thymus danensis and Thymus carmanicus, Thymus vulgaris L, Lavandula angustifolia, Mentha piperita and some species of sprinkle such as Piper sp., Piper tuberculatum and P. hispidum have all proved to have a promising antifungal effect on Mucorales rising agent. Extensive and intensified research concede possibility be carried out for identify further, design and develop new and more reliable antifungal drugs that can be strong in treating mucormycosis.

Author(s) Details:

Tokika Yepthomi,
Faculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, India.

Sanjay Sharma,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, SGT College of Pharmacy, Gurugram, India.

Arshad Alam Khan,
Department of Paramedical Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Radio Imaging Technology, SGT University, Gurugram - 122505, India.

. Salman,
Department of Paramedical Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Perfusion Technology, SGT University, Gurugram - 122505, India.

Abhishek Mishra,
Department Fundamental of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, SGT University, Gurugram, India.

Ashita Jain,
Department of Paramedical Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Radio Imaging Technology, SGT University, Gurugram - 122505, India.

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Molecular Analysis of Rhizopus Fungal Species on Deteriorating Historical Sandstone Monuments: An Advanced Approach | Chapter 04 | New Visions in Biological Science Vol. 4

 Sandstone monuments may sustain a wide range of microorganisms that are involved in the biodeterioration process. Sandstone monuments are made up of Bryophyte and fungal consortia. Fungi are thought to be the most effective category of microorganisms in generating sandstone monument biodeterioration. When fungal units grow outside in the absence of food and water, they can initiate fungal colonisation and biodeterioration processes. When microbes are found on cultural heritage artefacts, it is not always assumed that they are changing the sandstone's physical qualities or chemical composition. Our research project objectives are to use molecular approaches such as RFLP and RAPD to isolate and recognise fungi. Eleven fungus species with dominance over the sandstone structures of the various monuments were isolated. It was discovered during the examination that Aspergillus species outnumber Rhizopus species. Microfungi produce discoloration and mechanical exfoliation of various monuments, which were investigated utilising molecular techniques for the creation of dark pigments, Hyphae penetration, and organic acid. As a result, the present state of knowledge regarding Rhizopus is summarised in this review.

Author(S) Details

Swati Shakya
Department of Biotechnology, Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Science, Sehore (M.P.), India.

Neelam Tripathi
Department of Biotechnology, Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Science, Sehore (M.P.), India.

Seema Bhadauria
Department of Biotechnology, Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Science, Sehore (M.P.), India.

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