Mycobacterium tuberculosis in vitro using the microplate alamar blue assay. Geranylgeraniol (MIC 1.56 μg/mL) and geranylgeranyl acetate (MIC 3.13 μg/mL) were identified as potent and selective inhibitors of M. tuberculosis.
Abstract
Several terpenes as well as synthetic analogues were screened for activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis in vitro using the microplate alamar blue assay. Geranylgeraniol (MIC 1.56 μg/mL) and geranylgeranyl acetate (MIC 3.13 μg/mL) were identified as potent and selective inhibitors of M. tuberculosis.