JORGE LUIS CONTRERAS HERRERA

Mr. JORGE LUIS CONTRERAS HERRERA


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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2 August 2023 in Journal of Fungi
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Yerly Vargas-CasanovaYerly Vargas-Casanova
Yerly Vargas-Casanova
CCClaudia Patrícia Bravo Chaucanés
Claudia Patrícia Bravo Chaucanés
AMAndrea Ximena Hernández Martínez
Andrea Ximena Hernández Martínez
Geison CostaGeison Costa
Geison Costa
JHJORGE LUIS CONTRERAS HERRERA
JORGE LUIS CONTRERAS HERRERA
Claudia Marcela Marcela Parra-GiraldoClaudia Marcela Marcela Parra-Giraldo
Claudia Marcela Marcela Parra-Giraldo
The antifungal activity of palindromic peptide RWQWRWQWR and its derivatives was evaluated against clinical isolates of Candida albicans and C. auris. Also, Bidens pilosa ethanolic extracts of leaves and stem were evaluated. Furthermore, combinations of peptide, extract, and/or fluconazole (FLC) were evaluated. The cytotoxicity of peptides and extracts in erythrocytes and fibroblasts was determined. The original palindromic peptide, some derivative peptides, and the ethanolic extract of leaves of B. pilosa exhibited the highest activity in some of the strains evaluated. Synergy was obtained between the peptide and the FLC against C. auris 435. The combination of the extract and the original palindromic peptide against C. albicans SC5314, C. auris 435, and C. auris 537 decreased the minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) by a factor of between 4 and 16. These mixtures induced changes in cell morphology, such as deformations on the cell surface. The results suggest that the combination of RWQWRWQWR and B. pilosa extract is an alternative for enhancing antifungal activity and decreasing cytotoxicity and costs and should be considered to be a promising strategy for treating diseases caused by Candida spp.