AFM probing the mechanism of synergistic effects of the green tea polyphenol (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) with cefotaxime against extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli.

BACKGROUND: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae poses serious challenges to clinicians because of its resistance to many classes of antibiotics. METHODS AND FINDINGS: The mechanism of synergistic activity of a combination of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and β-l...

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Main Authors: Yidan Cui, So Hyun Kim, Hyunseok Kim, Jinki Yeom, Kisung Ko, Woojun Park, Sungsu Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3496731?pdf=render