Basil Dey

Evaluation of the Total Antioxidant Capacity of Three Selected Plants in Guyana

Bibi Ally-Charles, Ede Tyrell, Basil Dey, Karishma Jeeboo, Andrew Hutson, Obena Vanlewin, Charlan Abrams & Jamain Hatton · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the leaf extracts of three commonly used medicinal plants in Guyana, namely Brassica juncea (mustard), Struchium sparganophora (antsbush), and Psidium guajava (guava), for their total antioxidant capacity. Study Design: Experimental-based study....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6321

Antifungal Potential of Struchium sparganophora (Antsbush): A Promising Candidate for Treating Candidiasis and Cryptococcosis

Bibi Ally-Charles, Ede Tyrell, Shontel Archer, Vishmeta Seenarine, Tashanna Gomes, Joel Semple, Basil Dey, Andrew Boyle, Andrew Hutson, Obena Vanlewin & Karishma Jeeboo · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Aims: The incidence of Candidiasis and Cryptococcosis, and the emergence of acquired antifungal resistance have increased rapidly. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of S. sparganophora leaf extracts against C. albicans and C. neoformans; and to determine whether ther...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6319