Table 2.
Direct influence of MBL on the growth of Candida albicans measured by XTT assay after 6 h incubation period.
| MBL concentration | 0 µg/mL | 5 µg/mL | 10 µg/mL | Test of significance | p value | LSD p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min exposure to MBL | ||||||
| Absorbance Mean ± SD |
2.51 ± 0.04 | 1.59 ± 0.37 | 1.86 ± 0.59 |
F test 18.197 |
<0.001∗ | 0.007∗∗1 0.036∗∗2 0.346∗∗3 |
| 30 min exposure to MBL | ||||||
| Absorbance Mean ± SD |
2.29 ± 0.17 | 1.55 ± 0.47 | 2.27 ± 0.23 |
F test 29.076 |
<0.001∗ | 0.006∗∗1 0.934∗∗2 0.007∗∗3 |
| Between different MBL exposure time points (15 and 30 min) | ||||||
| Test of significance | Paired t-test | |||||
| t = 0.106 | t = −1.647 | |||||
| p value | 0.922∗∗4 | 0.198∗∗5 | ||||
∗Significant difference; ∗∗1p value between 0 and 5 µg/mL MBL; ∗∗2p value between 0 and 10 µg/mL MBL; ∗∗3p value between 5 and 10 µg/mL MBL; ∗∗4p value between 15 and 30 min exposures to 5 µg/mL MBL; ∗∗5p value between 15 and 30 min exposures to 10 µg/mL MBL.