Antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts and of berberine isolated from Berberis heterophylla.
The antimicrobial activity of Berberis heterophylla leaves, stems and root aqueous extracts was studied in vitro on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi. The in vitro antifungal activity of berberine isolated from the same source against different Candida species was also investigated.
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Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco Km 4, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut 9000, Argentina.
Giannini
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Pucci
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Sturniolo
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Rodero
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Pucci
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Balzareti
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Enriz
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D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001599:Berberine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D028142:Berberis; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018515:Plant Leaves; D018517:Plant Roots; D018547:Plant Stems
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D001599:Berberine