Impact of Clove Oil on Biofilm Formation in and Its Effects on Mice with Candida Vaginitis.

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Engineering Research Center of Natural Antineoplastic Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, Heilongjiang, PR China.

Published: August 2025


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In this study, the effects of Clove oil (CEO) on biofilm formation of () were investigated using XTT and crystal violet staining methods. The therapeutic efficacy of CEO was studied using ICR mouse model with candida vaginitis. The potential targets and pathways of the CEO's effect against were predicted by network pharmacology. The relative gene levels of CDC42, Ste11, Hst7, CEK1, and CPH1 were evaluated by qPCR. Subsequently, the protein levels of CDC42, CEK1, and p-CEK1 were determined by Western blot. The results indicated CEO can inhibit adhesion, mycelium formation and biofilm maturation process. By regulating the related genes and proteins, the CEO can inhibit biofilm maturation process, and weaken the ability of to cause disease. For candida vaginitis ICR mouse model, CEO can lower inflammatory cytokines levels, alleviated the symptoms of vaginitis, and play a good therapeutic effect.

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