Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark essential oil induces cell wall remodelling and spindle defects in Candida albicans

Shahina Z, El-Ganiny AM, Minion J, Whiteway M, Sultana T, Dahms TES Fungal Biology and Biotechnology, 2018 ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) bark extract exhibits potent inhibitory activity against Candida albicans but the antifungal mechanisms of this essential oil remain largely unexplored. RESULTS: We analyzed the impact of cinnamon bark oil on C. albicans RSY150,… Read more »

Cinnamaldehyde and nitric oxide attenuate advanced glycation end products-induced the JAK/STAT signaling in human renal tubular cells.

Huang J-S, Lee Y-H, Chuang L-Y, Guh J-Y, Hwang J-Y. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 2015 ABSTRACT: Cinnamaldehyde is a major and a bioactive compound isolated from the leaves of Cinnamomum osmophloeum kaneh. It possesses anti-diabetic properties in vitro and in vivo and has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. To explore whether cinnamaldehyde was linked to altered… Read more »