Author(s):
Meenambiga S S, Rajagopal K, Maithili Shevalkar
Email(s):
meenambiga.se@velsuniv.ac.in
DOI:
10.5958/0974-360X.2020.00520.X 
Address:
Meenambiga S S1*, Rajagopal K2, Maithili Shevalkar3
1Department of Bio-Engineering, School of Engineering, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai- 600117, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai- 600004, Tamil Nadu, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 13,
Issue - 6,
Year - 2020
ABSTRACT:
Living organisms in nature are in constant relationship with each other. The high diversity of endophytic fungi that has been present in varied host plants contributes to the appeal of endophytic fungi for ecological studies. Bioactive secondary metabolites from endophytes represent a chemical reservoir for antibiotic, antioxidant, immune modulating, anticancer and anti-parasitic compounds. Endophytic fungal sources have proved to be promising sources of various oral infections. This chapter explores the diversity of endophytic fungi from various medicinal plants and their activity against two major oral pathogens Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans.
Cite this article:
Meenambiga S S, Rajagopal K, Maithili Shevalkar. Endophytic Fungi, A Novel source in the treatment of Oral infections. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2020; 13(6): 2936-2942. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2020.00520.X
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Meenambiga S S, Rajagopal K, Maithili Shevalkar. Endophytic Fungi, A Novel source in the treatment of Oral infections. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2020; 13(6): 2936-2942. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2020.00520.X Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2020-13-6-73
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