Polyphenolic substances, specifically catechins and their gallate esters, possess antifungal properties by inhibiting lanosterol 14α-demethylase, which is an essential enzyme in ergosterol biosynthesis.

Authors

• Person: Not available Organization: Springer
  Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ...

Sources

• Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Springer via serper

Referenced by nodes (3)

• antifungal activity concept
• Polyphenolic compounds concept
• catechin concept