Antibacterial activity of xanthorrhizol from Curcuma xanthorrhiza against oral pathogens.
The antibacterial activity of xanthorrhizol, isolated from the methanol extract of Curcuma xanthorrhiza roots, was evaluated against oral microorganisms in comparison with chlorhexidine.
Hwang
J K
JK
Department of Biomaterials Science and Engineering & Bioproducts Research Center, Yonsei University, 120-749, Seoul, South Korea. jkhwang@yonsei.dc.kr
Shim
J S
JS
Pyun
Y R
YR
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010636:Phenols / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D019862:Zingiberales
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D010636:Phenols; D010936:Plant Extracts; C120248:xanthorrhizol; D002710:Chlorhexidine