Anti-Fungal News

Pumpkin rind can fight yeast infection
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:37:12 GMT

Long been known for its medical properties, pumpkin also
contains a powerful antifungal protein that can effectively
fight many common yeast infections.

Pumpkins have been traditionally used for medicinal purposes
such as fighting diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol
levels and cancer in many countries including China, Korea,
India, Yugoslavia, Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.

According to a study published in the Journal of
Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a protein extracted from
the pumpkin rind called Pr-2 effectively fights the fungus
responsible for vaginal yeast infections, diaper rashes, and
other health problems.

Pr-2 is reported to inhibit the growth of 10 species of
harmful fungus including Candida albicans - also known as
thrush is especially troublesome in diabetics, leading to
yeast infections in the mouth, on the skin and under the
nail beds as well as systemic infection when overgrowth
occurs - by targeting the cell wall or membrane of the
microorganisms.

The protein, however, has no affect on bacteria.

Scientists hope the pumpkin protein can pave the way for the
development of natural medication to fight yeast infections.

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First anti-cancer fungul pill produced
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:51:05 GMT

Researchers have used nanotechnology to produce the first
fungal-derived oral broad-spectrum medication effective in
fighting cancer.

According to a study published in the journal Nature
Biotechnology, Lodamin is a nontoxic medication formulated
as a preventive therapy for patients at high risks of
developing cancer.

It can also be a chronic maintenance therapy for a variety
of malignancies particularly aggressive tumor models such as
melanoma, lung and breast cancers as well as life
threatening liver metastases.

Children's Hospital Boston researchers believe the new
angiogenesis inhibitor selectively accumulates in tumor
tissue and prevents it from forming or recurring by blocking
the growth of its blood supplies.

The study reported that Lodamin is a novel slow-release
reformulation of TNP-470, the first broad-spectrum
angiogenesis inhibitor effective in treating a wide range of
cancers but linked to several neurologic side effects such
as depression and dizziness.

Researchers believe the medication can also be useful in
treating other ailments including age-related macular
degeneration and arthritis.

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