title: [Effect of Radix scutellariae on the growth and form of Porphyromanus endodontics in vitro].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide scientific evidence for underpinning the use of Radix Scutellariae in the treatment of pulp and periapical diseases.
  
  
  METHODS
  Using minute amount serial dilution test, this study assessed the minimal inhibitory concentration of Radix Scutellariae extreact against Porphyromanus Endodontics. The forms of Porphyromanus endodontics treated with Radix Scutellariae extract at different concentrations were observed by use of SEM.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The MIC of Radix Scutellariae extract was determined to be 1 mg/ml. Radix Scutellariae changed the forms of Porphyromanus endodontics, making them become bigger, longer and crumbled.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Radix Scutellariae could inhibit the growth of Porphyromanus Endodontics.
authors.affiliation: West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
authors.forename: Hong
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: Yaling
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: Xuedong
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zhou
authors.forename: Xiaorong
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Xiao
authors.forename: Jiyao
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000382:microbiology*; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D045202:Porphyromonas endodontalis / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000648:ultrastructure; D031364:Scutellaria baicalensis / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal