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Abstract

In this study the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal fungicidal concentration (MFC) of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5 HT, serotonin) against clinical isolates of ( = 11), ( = 9), ( = 10) and s (ATCC 22019) using a broth microdilution test were investigated. In addition, it was examined whether delayed regrowth as a post-antifungal effect results following short exposure to 5 HT. 5 HT showed antifungal activity towards all isolates of spp. The isolates yielded comparable MIC and MFC values of 5 HT in the range 0.91–7.34 mM and 1.83–14.68 mM, respectively. A lag in regrowth was dependent on the concentration tested. Treatment for 3 h at concentrations of 5 HT below and equipotent to the MFC resulted in a delayed regrowth of 8–12 h for isolates of spp. In conclusion, these studies clearly demonstrate antifungal effects of 5 HT. Identifying the mode of action could be of great help in developing and researching new antifungal drugs.

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