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Evaluation of antibiotic & antibiotic modifying activity of pilocarpine & rutin
- Mariana K.A. Araruna, S. A. Brito, +5 authors H. Coutinho
- Medicine, Biology
- The Indian journal of medical research
- 1 February 2012
Sir,
Secondary metabolites are small molecules1, responsible for various biological activities, acting as antibiotic, antifungal and antiviral agents to protect plants from pathogens. There are… Expand
Light-enhanced antibiotic activity of Brazilian medical plants (Croton campestris A, Ocimum gratissimum L and Cordia verbenaceae DC)
- Edinardo F. F. Matias, Karla K.A. Santos, J. G. Costa, H. D. Coutinho
- Biology
- 9 August 2010
Background: Although broad-band ultraviolet (UV)-A has been described as a therapeutic option for various skin diseases, there are few studies investigating the efficacy of UV-A irradiation in… Expand
Phenolic composition and in vitro activity of the Brazilian fruit tree Caryocar coriaceum Wittm.
- Mariana K.A. Araruna, Karla K.A. Santos, +8 authors I. Menezes
- Chemistry
- 1 April 2013
Abstract Introduction Caryocar coriaceum Wittm. (Caryocaraceae) is a plant found in the region of Araripe (Ceara State, Brazil) and is widely used in folk medicine. The present work aimed to evaluate… Expand
Phytochemical screening and modulation of antibiotic activity by Ocimum gratissimum L.
- Edinardo F. F. Matias, Karla K.A. Santos, T. S. Almeida, José G. M. Costa, H. D. Coutinho
- Biology
- 2011
Abstract Escherichia coli is known to produce enterotoxins whose properties and its role in diarrheal disease has been extensively investigated. Some species of Staphylococcus are often recognized as… Expand
Atividade antibacteriana In vitro de Croton campestris A., Ocimum gratissimum L. e Cordia verbenacea DC.
- Edinardo F. F. Matias, Karla K.A. Santos, T. S. Almeida, José G. M. Costa, H. D. Coutinho
- Biology
- 30 September 2010
In this study, the hexane and methanol extracts of Croton campestris A., Ocimum gratissimum L. and Cordia verbenacea DC. were evaluated for antibacterial activity against strains of Escherichia coli… Expand
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Atividade moduladora de extratos etanólico e hexânico de raiz de Costus cf. arabicus sobre drogas antimicrobianas
- S. Tintino, Francisco A.B. Cunha, +8 authors H. D. Coutinho
- Biology
- 10 June 2013
The bacterium Escherichia coli is known to produce enterotoxins causing diarrheal diseases. Some species of Staphylococcus are recognized as etiological agents of many animal and human opportunistic… Expand
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Trypanocide, cytotoxic, and anti-Candida activities of natural products: Hyptis martiusii Benth.
- Karla K.A. Santos, Edinardo F. F. Matias, +10 authors H. D. Coutinho
- Biology
- 1 October 2013
Abstract Introduction Chagas disease is considered a public health problem. Nowadays, chemotherapy is the only available treatment for this disease, and the drugs currently used present high toxicity… Expand
In vitro antibacterial activity of Croton campestris A., Ocimum gratissimum L. and Cordia verbenacea DC.
- Edinardo F. F. Matias, Karla K.A. Santos, T. S. Almeida, José G. M. Costa, H. D. Coutinho
- Biology
- 2010
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Modulación de la resistencia a norfloxacina de Staphylococcus aureus por Croton A. campestris y Ocimum gratissimum L.
- H. D. Coutinho, Edinardo F. F. Matias, +10 authors José G. M. Costa
- Biology
- 30 June 2011
Introduccion. Algunas especies de Staphylococcus suelen ser reconocidas como agentes etiologicos de muchas infecciones oportunistas en animales y em humanos. Este estudio es la primera prueba del… Expand
Screening for in vitro phototoxic activity of methanol extracts of Croton campestris A., Ocimum gravissimum L. & Cordia verbenaceae DC
- Edinardo F. F. Matias, Karla K.A. Santos, J. Costa, H. Coutinho
- Biology, Medicine
- The Indian journal of medical research
- 1 November 2010
Sir,
Medicinal plants have been the subject of intense research due to their potential as sources of commercial drugs or as lead compounds in drug development1,2. Various aspects of the… Expand