Review Article
    Pharmacognosy Reviews
    Vol. 6
    Issue 12
    2012
    pp. 91-99
    Open Access

    Efficacy of some natural compounds as antifungal agents

    Sudha Vengurlekar1,Rajesh Sharma1,Piyush Trivedi2
    1School of Pharmacy, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Takshshila Campus, Khandwa Road, Indore, INDIA.
    2Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Airport Bypass Road, Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.
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    *Sudha Vengurlekar

    School of Pharmacy, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Takshshila Campus, Khandwa Road, Indore, INDIA.

    sudhaven01@gmail.com

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    Published:25/08/2012
    Received: 18/12/2011
    Accepted: 06/06/2012

    Abstract

    Natural sources have been important for the development of new active molecules for many years. Various small molecules with unique chemical skeleton and potent bioactivities were discovered through various sources like plants, marine products, and microorganisms, etc., which are considered as very important part of the nature. A number of potent antifungals have been originated from various natural sources. This account describes structure and activities of selected agents isolated from various natural sources.

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    Keywords

    Antifungals
    biological activities
    chemical structure
    natural sources
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