Quorum sensing (QS), an intercellular communication process, depends on the generation,
release, and detection of extracellular signaling molecules (autoinducers). Upon binding to …

Infectious diseases remain an important cause of morbiddity and mortality in developing and
developed nations (Lewis et al., 2006). They account for approximately onehalf of all deaths …

Extracts from the leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum and Kalanchoe crenata were screened for
their antimicrobial activities. Solvents used included water, methanol, and local solvents …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Chewing sticks have served as the primary form of dental
care for rural communities in resource-poor settings for millennia. They are one of the most …

Pestalotiopsis and related genera, including Neopestalotiopsis and Pseudopestalotiopsis
have damaged many plants for many decades; however, there is little available information …

The yew tree (Taxus baccata L.) is considered in folklore a symbol of immortality due to its
qualities of longevity and regeneration. Despite its poisonous reputation, the yew tree has a …

Purpose: To evaluate the antibacterial effect of ethanol extract of Mentha arvensis against
multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii using liquid chromatography–mass …

The synergistic effect in the antimicrobial activity of the volatile oil blend from Garlic clove
(Allium sativum) and tangerine fruits (Citrus reticulata) were investigated and compared to …

The incidence of antibiotic resistance among bacteria to synthetic drugs is on the increase,
as such there is the need for new and safer antimicrobials especially, from natural sources …

Background: Chrysophyllum albidum is a medicinal plant that belongs to the Sapotaceae
family. This study was carried out to determine the antimicrobial activities of the leaves …