Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the effects of propolis extract and propolis candies on Streptococcus sanguinis. Methods: Bacterial suspensions were exposed to propolis extract and propolis candies. For propolis extract, a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined using a spectrophotometer, and a minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was determined using a standard plate count method. Samples were cultured in brain heart infusion agar, incubated for 24 hrs, and the bacterial colony units formed on the agar plates were manually counted. Results: Propolis extract inhibits the growth of S. sanguinis at MIC 5% and MBC 10%. The colonies of S. sanguinis decreased after exposure to propolis candies. Conclusions: Propolis extract and propolis candies are effective to inhibit the growth of S. sanguinis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 16-19 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | Special Issue October |
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| Publication status | Published - Oct 2017 |
Keywords
- Caries
- Propolis
- Streptococcus sanguinis