title: In vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activity of Rhaphidophora pertusa stem.
abstract: Methanol extract of Rhaphidophora pertusa stem was analyzed for its antioxidant (DPPH, reducing power and Fe(3+) metal chelation methods) and antibacterial activities. The extract was found effective against the three antioxidant test models and exhibited strong and moderate antibacterial activity against the tested pathogenic bacteria.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, 641 021, India. jmsashikumar@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Sasikumar
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Doss
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D029064:Araceae; D001713:Biphenyl Compounds; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007502:Iron Chelating Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010851:Picrates / Q000737:chemistry; D018547:Plant Stems
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000975:Antioxidants; D001713:Biphenyl Compounds; D007502:Iron Chelating Agents; D010851:Picrates; C004931:1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl