PMID: J Med Microbiol. 2012 Oct ;61(Pt 10):1366-72. Epub 2012 Jul 12. PMID: 22790205 Abstract Title: Ellagitannin from Quercus infectoria eradicates intestinal colonization and prevents renal injuries in mice infected with Escherichia coli O157 : H7. Abstract: The use of antimicrobial agents in the management of patients infected with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 : H7 …
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Screening of Quercus infectoria gall extracts as anti-bacterial agents against dental pathogens.
PMID: Indian J Dent Res. 2009 Jul-Sep;20(3):337-9. PMID: 19884719 Abstract Title: Screening of Quercus infectoria gall extracts as anti-bacterial agents against dental pathogens. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: A number of bacteria have now become antibiotic-resistant. This increases the importance of ayurvedic drugs. We report, here, the activity of different extracts (petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol and …
These results indicate that Q. infectoria galls possess potent antioxidant activity, when tested both in chemical as well as biological models.
PMID: Chem Biol Interact. 2008 Feb 15 ;171(3):272-82. Epub 2007 Oct 22. PMID: 18076871 Abstract Title: Quercus infectoria galls possess antioxidant activity and abrogates oxidative stress-induced functional alterations in murine macrophages. Abstract: The present study reports the antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of Quercus infectoria galls. The antioxidant potency of galls was investigated employing several …
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Damage of staphylococcal cytoplasmic membrane by Quercus infectoria G. Olivier and its components.
PMID: Lett Appl Microbiol. 2011 Jun ;52(6):565-72. Epub 2011 Mar 24. PMID: 21375550 Abstract Title: Damage of staphylococcal cytoplasmic membrane by Quercus infectoria G. Olivier and its components. Abstract: AIMS: In traditional Thai medicine, nutgall of Quercus infectoria G. Olivier is well-documented as an effective agent for wound and skin infections. The present study was …
Quercus infectoria: a candidate for the control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.
PMID: Phytother Res. 2008 Apr ;22(4):560-2. PMID: 18338770 Abstract Title: Quercus infectoria: a candidate for the control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections. Abstract: Acetone, ethyl acetate, 95% ethanol and aqueous extracts of Quercus infectoria (Q. infectoria) demonstrated significant antibacterial activities against all strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). Inhibition zones …
In vitro antibacterial activity of Quercus infectoria gall extracts against multidrug resistant bacteria.
PMID: Trop Biomed. 2014 Dec ;31(4):680-8. PMID: 25776593 Abstract Title: In vitro antibacterial activity of Quercus infectoria gall extracts against multidrug resistant bacteria. Abstract: Antimicrobial activities of plants have long been evaluated for their promising use as antimicrobial agent and in minimizing the unwanted resistance effects of microorganisms. The study was conducted to evaluate the …
Quercus infectoria gall extracts reduce quorum sensing-controlled virulence factors production and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
PMID: BMC Complement Altern Med. 2019 Jul 18 ;19(1):177. Epub 2019 Jul 18. PMID: 31319827 Abstract Title: Quercus infectoria gall extracts reduce quorum sensing-controlled virulence factors production and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa recovered from burn wounds. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Quercus gall extracts' ability to kill pathogens in vitro and even removal of chronic drug-resistant infections …
Quercus infectoria inhibits Set7/NF-κB inflammatory pathway in macrophages exposed to a diabetic environment.
PMID: Cytokine. 2017 06 ;94:29-36. Epub 2017 Apr 11. PMID: 28408068 Abstract Title: Quercus infectoria inhibits Set7/NF-κB inflammatory pathway in macrophages exposed to a diabetic environment. Abstract: Chronic inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of myriad complications associated with diabetes and thus anti-inflammatory therapies may ameliorate these complications. Quercus infectoria (Qi) extract has …
Evaluation of antioxidant and antiproliferative properties of Cornus mas L. fruit juice.
PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Sep 5 ;8(9). Epub 2019 Sep 5. PMID: 31491997 Abstract Title: Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Properties ofLFruit Juice. Abstract: L. (Cornelian cherry) is a flowering plant indigenous to Europe and parts of Asia, mostly studied for the antimicrobial activity of its juice. In this report, we investigated the composition and …
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