Abstract
Objective: This experiment aimed to analyze the effect of propolis extract and propolis containing candies on the growth of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans using spectrophotometric analysis and colony-forming units (CFU) counts. Methods: After A. actinomycetemcomitans were exposed to propolis extract and candies, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined with spectrophotometry and post-exposure colony counting. Results: The MIC of propolis extract against A. actinomycetemcomitans was determined to be 10%, and the MBC was 20%. A decrease in the total CFU count of A. actinomycetemcomitans was observed after propolis extract and candy exposure. Conclusions: Propolis extract and propolis candies were effective in inhibiting the growth of A. actinomycetemcomitans ATCC 43718 in vitro.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 26-29 |
| 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 - 1 Oct 2017 |
Keywords
- Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans
- Flavonoid
- Periodontitis
- Propolis