The in vivo antifungal activity of a bergamot processing by-product, named ‘Peratoner’, was evaluated through applications to male Wistar rats' back skin, previously infected with Candida albicans. Following the treatment, samples were taken to evaluate the fungal load and punch biopsies were carried out for morphological studies. In infected rats without Peratoner treatment, skin detachment with infiltrating cells was observed. The presence of C. albicans cells was evident on the surface strata of the epidermis, which was detached from the basal cells. After 24 h, in the case of Peratoner treatment, the epidermic strata were still few in number, while the infiltrating elements in the dermis were fewer in quantity and a small cluster of C. albicans cells, above the stratum corneous, was also visible. After 48 h of treatment, the skin revealed proliferation of the strata, while in the dermis infiltrating cells were still evident. Following this period and up to a week after treatment, a full recovery of the cutaneous structure was observed.
In vivo morphological and antifungal study of the activity of a bergamot essential oil by-product
MONDELLO, Maria Rita;PERGOLIZZI, Simona;NOSTRO, Antonia;MONDELLO, Luigi
2006-01-01
Abstract
The in vivo antifungal activity of a bergamot processing by-product, named ‘Peratoner’, was evaluated through applications to male Wistar rats' back skin, previously infected with Candida albicans. Following the treatment, samples were taken to evaluate the fungal load and punch biopsies were carried out for morphological studies. In infected rats without Peratoner treatment, skin detachment with infiltrating cells was observed. The presence of C. albicans cells was evident on the surface strata of the epidermis, which was detached from the basal cells. After 24 h, in the case of Peratoner treatment, the epidermic strata were still few in number, while the infiltrating elements in the dermis were fewer in quantity and a small cluster of C. albicans cells, above the stratum corneous, was also visible. After 48 h of treatment, the skin revealed proliferation of the strata, while in the dermis infiltrating cells were still evident. Following this period and up to a week after treatment, a full recovery of the cutaneous structure was observed.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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