Anti-staphylococcal and antibiotic-potentiating activities of seven Cameroonian edible plants against resistant phenotypes

Hermione T. Manekeng1, Armelle T. Mbaveng1*, Gaelle S. Nguenang1, Jackson A. Seukep1, Brice E. N. Wamba1, Paul Nayim1, Ngai R. Yinkfu1, Aimé G. Fankam1 and Victor Kuete1 Investigational Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology 2018 1(1):7 Abstract Background: In this study, we evaluated the anti-staphylococcal and antibiotic-potentiating activities against resistant phenotypes of seven Cameroonian dietary plants: Arachis hypogaea; Cola pachycarpa; Curcuma longa; Lycopersicon esculentum; Ma...
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Antibacterial activity of four Cameroonian medicinal plants against MDR bacteria and study of mode of action

Irene Chinda Kengne1, Jean-De-Dieu Tamokou1* Abstract Background: The increasing number of resistant bacteria to commonly used antibiotics makes the search for new active molecules a real challenge. The aim of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial activities of crude extracts and fractions from four Cameroonian medicinal plants against multi-resistant bacteria as well their mechanisms of action. Methods: The crude extracts were prepared by maceration in methanol. The fractionatio...
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In vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-sickling properties of Theobroma Cacao (Sterculiaceae) extracts from East and South regions in Cameroon

Abstract Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a genetic disease associated with increased mortality in Africa. It generates polymerization of haemoglobin, free radicals proliferation and antioxidants deficiencies. SCA management still needs new and safe drugs. The aim of this study is to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-sickling properties of cocoa extracts from two localities of Cameroon. Methods: T. cacao beans were collected in Bertoua and Mbalmayo They were dried, ground and then...
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