Research Article

Evaluation of Antifungal Activity and Mode of Action of New Coumarin Derivative, 7-Hydroxy-6-nitro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one, against Aspergillus spp.

Table 4

MIC of Antifungal drugs and effect of combination with coumarin derivative, 7-hydroxy-6-nitro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one (Cou-UNO2), against A. flavus, ATCC 16013.

Antifungal + Cou-UNO2MIC FIC index
(μg/mL)(Type of interaction)

Cou-UNO216
Amphotericin B2
Fluconazole256
Itraconazole128
Voriconazole 4
Cou-UNO2/Amphotericin B16/22 (Indifferent)
Cou-UNO2/Fluconazole16/2562 (Indifferent)
Cou-UNO2/Itraconazole8/320,75 (Additivity)
Cou-UNO2/Voriconazole8/10,75 (Additivity)

Note. Cou-UNO2: 7-hydroxy-6-nitro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one. FIC: fractional inhibitory concentration. MIC: minimal inhibitory concentration.