Antibacterial effects of Coscinium fenestratum.
Antibacterial activity of Coscinium fenestratum is mainly due to the presence of berberine.
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Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, 695562, Kerala, India. gmnair@rediffmail.com
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001599:Berberine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D029583:Menispermaceae; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D001599:Berberine