Inhibition of the Carpobrotus edulis methanol extract on the growth of phagocytosed multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Fitoterapia. 2005 Jan;76(1):96-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2004.09.020.

Abstract

The Carpobrotus edulis methanol extract, inactive against the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or the multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis, does inhibit the growth of these two bacteria once they are phagocytosed by monocyte derived human macrophages.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aizoaceae*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple
  • Humans
  • Methicillin Resistance
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / drug effects*
  • Phagocytosis
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Plant Leaves
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Plant Extracts