Biological screening of Bangladeshi mango mistletoe bark extracts

The ethyl acetate extract of the Bangladeshi mango mistletoe ( Loranthus globosus) bark was found to be most effective against both Gram (+) and Gram (−) bacteria and it also showed good cytotoxicity with a LC 50 10.83 μg/ml.

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Published in:Fitoterapia 2004-06, Vol.75 (3), p.405-408
Main Authors: Islam, R., Khurshid Alam, A.H.M., Hossain, M.A., Mosaddik, M.A., Sadik, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Antibacterial activity
Artemia - drug effects
Bangladesh
Biological and medical sciences
Cytotoxicity
General pharmacology
Gram-Negative Bacteria - drug effects
Gram-Positive Bacteria - drug effects
Humans
Loranthaceae
Loranthus globosus
Medical sciences
Medicine, Traditional
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Phytotherapy
Plant Bark
Plant Extracts - administration & dosage
Plant Extracts - pharmacology
Plant Extracts - therapeutic use
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Summary:The ethyl acetate extract of the Bangladeshi mango mistletoe ( Loranthus globosus) bark was found to be most effective against both Gram (+) and Gram (−) bacteria and it also showed good cytotoxicity with a LC 50 10.83 μg/ml.
ISSN:0367-326X
DOI:10.1016/j.fitote.2004.02.004