Phytomedicinal properties of Hygrophila schulli (Neeramulliya) [PDF]
Hygrophila schulli which is known as “Neermulli’’ in the vernacular is an herbaceous plant native to Sri Lanka. Ancient medicinal literature suggests the use of H.
Malshani Nissanka +5 more
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Ten-year trends in antibiotic usage at a tertiary care hospital in Korea, 2004 to 2013 [PDF]
Background/Aims This study was performed to evaluate trends in antibiotic usage at a tertiary care hospital in Korea. Methods This study collated antibiotic prescription data and total patient days for inpatients at a tertiary care hospital in Korea ...
Bongyoung Kim +4 more
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Graminex pollen: phenolic pattern, colorimetric analysis and protective effects in immortalized prostate cells (PC3) and rat prostate challenged with LPS [PDF]
Prostatitis, a general term describing prostate inflammation, is a common disease that could be sustained by bacterial or non-bacterial infectious agents.
Brunetti, Luigi +12 more
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Comparative study of the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities of the seed coat vs. seed kernel extracts from the plant Mangifera indica L. in inflammatory acne treatment [PDF]
Introduction: The present study was developed to investigate and compare the extraction yield, the contents of polyphenols and mangiferin, the activities against Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli bacteria, and the anti ...
Ngoc Nha Thao Nguyen +4 more
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Modified Novel Double Antimicrobial Preparations Against E.Faecalis and C. Albicans: An In-vitro Study [PDF]
Introduction: The aim of endodontic treatment is the reduction of microbial load inside the root canal, for which Calcium hydroxide {Ca(OH)2} is the most commonly used medicament, which is ineffective against resistant microbes such as E.faecalis and C ...
N Meena +4 more
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Liposomes used in the delivery of various antimicrobials to biofilm-producing infections: a systematic review [PDF]
Objective(s): Persistent clinical infections have driven extensive research to find effective solutions. Liposomes, known for their biocompatibility, versatility, targetability, and tunability, have emerged as a prominent drug delivery system.
Manouchehr Teymouri +7 more
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Antisense PNA accumulates in Escherichia coli and mediates a long post-antibiotic effect [PDF]
Antisense agents that target growth-essential genes display surprisingly potent bactericidal properties. In particular, peptide nucleic acid (PNA) and phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomers linked to cationic carrier peptides are effective in time kill ...
Behmanesh, Mehrdad +9 more
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Overcoming the challenges of cancer drug resistance through bacterial-mediated therapy. [PDF]
Despite tremendous efforts to fight cancer, it remains a major public health problem and a leading cause of death worldwide. With increased knowledge of cancer pathways and improved technological platforms, precision therapeutics that specifically target
Bivona, Trever G +8 more
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In situ synthesis of size-controlled, stable silver nanoparticles within ultrashort peptide hydrogels and their anti-bacterial properties [PDF]
We have developed a silver-releasing biomaterial with promising potential for wound healing applications. The material is made of ultrashort peptides which can self-assemble in water to form hydrogels.
Chin, Jia M. +8 more
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Antioxidant Capacity and Antimicrobial Activity of Commercial Samples of Guava Leaves (\u3cem\u3ePsidium guajava\u3c/em\u3e) [PDF]
Psidium guajava is a small tree native to South and Central America. Guava leaves have traditionally been used for treating different illnesses. These benefits can be attributed to phenolics and flavonoids produced by guava.
Alsaidi, Sahar +11 more
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