Abstract
The antibacterial and antifungal activities of pinosylvin (3,5-dihydroxy-trans-stilbene), a constituent of pine, were studied and compared with those of resveratrol (3,5,4'-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene). Pinosylvin exhibited more potent growth inhibitory activity against Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
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Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Candida albicans / drug effects
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Escherichia coli / drug effects
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Humans
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Phytotherapy*
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Pinus*
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Plant Leaves
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Plant Oils / administration & dosage
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Plant Oils / pharmacology
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Plant Oils / therapeutic use
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Saccharomyces / drug effects
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
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Stilbenes / administration & dosage
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Stilbenes / pharmacology*
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Stilbenes / therapeutic use
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Antifungal Agents
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Plant Oils
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Stilbenes
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pinosylvin