Antimicrobial Activity of <i>Smilax china</i> L. Root Extracts against the Acne-Causing Bacterium, <i>Cutibacterium acnes,</i> and Its Active Compounds

Antimicrobial Activity of <i>Smilax china</i> L. Root Extracts against the Acne-Causing Bacterium, <i>Cutibacterium acnes,</i> and Its Active Compounds

The root of <i>Smilax china</i> L. is used in traditional Korean medicine. We found that the <i>Smilax china</i> L. root extract has strong antimicrobial activity against two <i>Cutibacterium acnes</i> strains (KCTC 3314 and KCTC 3320). The aim of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Ji-Hae Joo, Min-Hui Han, Ja-I Kim, Jong-Eun Kim, Kyung-Hwan Jung, Han Sun Oh, Young Soo Chung, Hyun Jin An, Jae Duk Lee, Gi-Seong Moon, Hyang-Yeol Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
skin acne
antimicrobial activity
<i>Smilax china</i> L.
<i>Cutibacterium acnes</i>
cytotoxicity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/23/8331

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