Antimicrobial activity of the extracts and fractions of hexanic fruits of Campomanesia species (Myrtaceae)

J Med Food. 2010 Oct;13(5):1273-6. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2009.0047.

Abstract

The antimicrobial activity of the hexanic extracts and fractions of fruits of Campomanesia pubescens pubescens (D.C) O. Berg and Campomanesia adamantium (Cambess.) O. Berg were assayed against six microorganisms. The hexanic extracts of C. pubescens and C. adamantium fruits were also investigated in their composition by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection. The results of this study showed the presence of 34 volatile compounds and flavonoids in the hexanic extract of C. pubescens and 33 volatile compounds and flavonoids in the hexanic extract of C. adamantium.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology*
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Flavonoids / analysis
  • Fruit / chemistry*
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • Myrtaceae / chemistry*
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Volatile Organic Compounds / analysis

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Flavonoids
  • Plant Extracts
  • Volatile Organic Compounds