One of the important human pathogens that can cause systemic infections is Candida albicans. Iron oxide Nano-particles with unique magnetic properties have a high potential for use in several biomedical, bioengineering and in vivo applications. In this study, we were investigated antifungal property of Iron Oxide Nano-particles. Candida albicans was undertaken to evaluate the dose- and time-dependent toxic potential. MTT assay showed 65% viability of Candida albicans in lower concentrations (5-30 µg/mL) and up to 12 hours of exposure, whereas at higher concentrations (30-100 µg/mL) and prolonged (24-48 hours) exposure viability reduced to 80%–95%. Our results suggest that antifungal activity of colloidal Fe3O4 NP that can be useful for medical equipment such as catheters, implants, denturescan be inhibited especially growth of Candida albicans.
Colloidal iron oxide Nano-particles, Cytotoxicity, MTT assay, Candida albicans
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