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2 articles for “fractional inhibitory concentration”
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In vitro Combination Studies of Antibiotics against Bacterial Pathogens
Abstract: Antibiotic-resistant microorganisms are emerging worldwide and causing serious complications. As these microorganisms are resistant to most of the contemporary antibiotics, their control is becoming as a global health concern. Therefore, there is a need for new alternative compounds or strategies that are effective against these microbial infections and in preventing or delaying their resistance. This study was carried out to test Rifampicin as an adjuvant therapeutic agent in the treatment …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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POTENTIAL BIOPRESERVATIVE EFFECT OF ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES OF SEEDS OF Vigna unguiculata (Cow Pea) ON Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Roselle) Calyces (Zobo) DRINK
Abstract: Natural and efficient food preservatives are in greater demand because of growing concerns about the safety and quality of processed beverages. Antimicrobial peptides have emerged as promising natural substitutes for synthetic preservatives, boasting advantages like wide-ranging activity and reduced toxicity. In this research, we investigate the inhibitory effects of these peptides against common spoilage microorganisms in 'Zobo' drink. Peptides were extracted and purified from germinated Vigna unguiculata) seeds harvested on …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 26–41 Read article