Antifungal activity and mechanism of action of natural product derivates as potential environmental disinfectants
Norma Patricia Silva-Beltrán, Stephanie A Boon, M. Khalid Ijaz, Julie McKinney, Charles P. Gerba
Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology
Abstract
This review shows the latest advances in natural antifungals applied to different indoor environments. Fungi have generated increased tolerance to the mechanisms of traditional antifungals, so this review also explores the various mechanisms of action of various natural products to facilitate the implementation of technology.
Concepts
AntifungalNatural productEnvironmentally friendlyChemistryFungicideMechanism of actionPreservativeMechanism (biology)