Inhibitory effect of 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy on Candida albicans

Objective To evaluate the inhibitory effect of 5-aminolevulinic acid Photodynamic therapy on Candida albicans in vitro. Methods 96-well cell culture plates were used for experimental carriers, and Candida albicans suspension was added to these wells, which were divided into experimental group and four control groups. With He-Ne laser as the excitation source, ALA as photosensitizer, DMSO as penetration enhancer and a solvent, ALA-PDT was performed. Results The growth of Candida albicans was inhibited in experimental group, with MIC of 500 mg/ml (50%). At concentration of 200 mg/ml (20%), ALA began to inhibit the growth of Candida albicans in experimental group, and ALA inhibited the growth of Candida albicans in a concentration-dependent way. The growth of Candida albicans was not inhibited in four control groups, and the CFU of Candida albicans showed no statistically significant difference between the groups. Conclusion ALA-PDT can effectively inhibit the growth of Candida albicans.