[Actinomyces with anti-candida activity isolated from leaf-cutting ants Atta cephalotes (Formicidae: Myrmicinae: Attini)].

Journal: Revista peruana de medicina experimental y salud publica
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES.: To isolate, select and identify actinomyces associated to leaf-cutting ants Atta cephalotes (Linnaeus, 1758), that present a greater anti-Candida activity.

Authors

  • Cindy Abigail Gutierrez-Espinoza
    1 Laboratorio de Ecología Microbiana, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú.
  • Jorge León-Quispe
    1 Laboratorio de Ecología Microbiana, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú.