In vitro antibacterial and antibiotic modifying activity of crude extract, fractions and 3',4',7-trihydroxyflavone from Myristica fragrans Houtt against MDR Gram-negative enteric bacteria

• Main Authors: Joachim K. Dzotam (Author), Ingrid Konga Simo (Author), Gabin Bitchagno (Author), Ilhami Celik (Author), Louis P. Sandjo (Author), Pierre Tane (Author), Victor Kuete (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Nutmeg is the seed kernel inside the fruit of Myristica fragrans Houtt. (Myristicaceae). It possesses various pharmacological activities but is used in Cameroon only for its flavor in making cakes. The present study thus aimed to investigate the in vitro antibacterial activity an...