کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2497507 | 1116207 | 2007 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Helicobacter pylori specifically adheres to gastric host cells, mainly based on carbohydrate-mediated cell–cell interaction. The extract of Pelargonium sidoides roots (EPs® 7630), a South African herbal remedy, is currently used to treat acute bronchitis. EPs® 7630 prevents bacteria from attaching to cell membranes. Therefore, the ability of EPs® 7630 to interfere with H. pylori growth and adhesion to gastric epithelial cells (AGS cells) was tested in vitro. EPs® 7630 inhibited H. pylori growth and with higher potency adhesion to gastric AGS cells. EPs® 7630 (50 and 100 μg/ml) reduced bacterial count attached to AGS cells by 77% and 91%, respectively. The results suggest that the mode of action of EPs® 7630 is mainly related to its anti-adhesive activity.
Journal: Phytomedicine - Volume 14, Supplement 1, 5 March 2007, Pages 5–8