Dosage effect on uropathogenic <it>Escherichia coli </it>anti-adhesion activity in urine following consumption of cranberry powder standardized for proanthocyanidin content: a multicentric randomized double blind study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ingestion of cranberry (<it>Vaccinium macrocarpon </it>Ait.) has traditionally been utilized for prevention of urinary tract infections. The proanthocyanidins (PACs) in cranberry, in particular the A-type linkages have be...

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Main Authors: Tenke Peter, Gausa Lluis, Matsumoto Tetsuro, Blanc-Potard Anne-Béatrice, Combescure Christophe, Botto Henry, Howell Amy B, Sotto Albert, Lavigne Jean-Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/94