In vitro anti-microbial activity of the Cuban medicinal plants Simarouba glauca DC, Melaleuca leucadendron L and Artemisia absinthium L
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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103(6): 615-618, Sept. 2008. tab
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ABSTRACT
In the present study, an extensive in vitro antimicrobial profiling was performed for three medicinal plants grown in Cuba, namely Simarouba glauca, Melaleuca leucadendron and Artemisia absinthium. Ethanol extracts were tested for their antiprotozoal potential against Trypanosoma b. brucei, Trypanosoma cruzi, Leishmania infantum and Plasmodium falciparum. Antifungal activities were evaluated against Microsporum canis and Candida albicans whereas Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were used as test organisms for antibacterial activity. Cytotoxicity was assessed against human MRC-5 cells. Only M. leucadendron extract showed selective activity against microorganisms tested. Although S. glauca exhibited strong activity against all protozoa, it must be considered non-specific. The value of integrated evaluation of extracts with particular reference to selectivity is discussed.
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Sujet Principal:
Extraits de plantes
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Artemisia absinthium
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Melaleuca
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Simarouba
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Anti-infectieux
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
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Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Caraïbes
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Cuba
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
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Parasitologie
Année:
2008
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Belgique
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Cuba
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí/CU
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Universidad de La Habana/CU
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University of Antwerp/BE
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