Effect of ethanolic extract of Omithogalum caudatum Ait on apoptosis of Candida albicans
Objective To investigate the effect of Omithogalum caudatum Ait(OCA)on apoptosis of Candida albicans,illustrated the antifungal mechanism of OCA.Methods Annexin Ⅴ-FITC/PI double stainingwas used to detect the effect of OCA on the apoptosis of C.albicans;JC-1 and DCFH-DA staining were used to detectthe effect of OCA on mitochondrial membrane potential(MTP)and reactive oxygen species(ROS)of C.albicans.Results OCA had a good antifungal activity,the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC)and the minimum fungicidal concentration(MFC)were 8mg/mL and 32mg/mL respectively.OCA could induceapoptosis of C.albicans,promote the reduction of MTP and increase of ROS.Conclusion OCA induced cell apoptosismainly through disrupting mitochondrial function.