Effects of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Extract on Killing Activity of Human Neutrophils and Membrane Integrity of Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7

Effects of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Extract on Killing Activity of Human Neutrophils and Membrane Integrity of Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7

Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 is one of the most virulent causative agents of foodborne disease. Use of antibiotics for the treatment against E. coli O157:H7 infection leads to hemolytic uremic syndrome. The present study evaluated the potential of ethanolic leaf extract of a...

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Main Authors: Jutharat Hmoteh, Khadar Syed Musthafa, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Supayang Piyawan Voravuthikunchai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
Rhodomyrtus tomentosa
human neutrophils
Escherichia coli O157:H7
immunomodulatory activity
membrane integrity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/6/692

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