The Volatile Organic Compounds of Streptomyces spp.: An In-Depth Analysis of Their Antifungal Properties.

ABSTRACT: The study of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has expanded because of the growing need to search for new bioactive compounds that could be used as therapeutic alternatives. These small molecules serve as signals to establish interactions with other nearby organisms in the environment. In this work, we evaluated the antifungal effect of VOCs produced by different Streptomyces spp. This study was performed using VOC chamber devices that allow for the free exchange of VOCs without physical contact between microorganisms or the diffusible compounds they produce. Antifungal activity was tested against Escovopsis weberi, a fungal pathogen that affects ant nest stability, and the results showed that Streptomyces spp. CS014, CS057, CS131, CS147, CS159, CS207, and CS227 inhibi

SUBMITTER: Cuervo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10384482 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature