title: Antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts and of berberine isolated from Berberis heterophylla.
abstract: 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.
authors: Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco Km 4, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut 9000, Argentina.
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Freile
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Giannini
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Pucci
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Sturniolo
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Rodero
authors: O
authors: O
authors: Pucci
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Balzareti
authors: R D
authors: RD
authors: Enriz
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D001599:Berberine