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Determination of the In Vitro and In Vivo Antimicrobial Activity on Salivary Streptococci and Lactobacilli and Chemical Characterisation of the Phenolic Content of a Plantago lanceolata Infusion
Joint Authors
Palumbo, Giuseppe
Cantile, Tiziana
Roberto, Lia
Ingenito, Aniello
Zarrelli, Armando
Catania, Maria Rosaria
Roscetto, Emanuela
Ferrazzano, Gianmaria F.
Pollio, Antonino
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Plant extracts may be suitable alternative treatments for caries.
Aims.
To investigate the in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial effects of Plantago lanceolata herbal tea (from flowers and leaves) on cariogenic bacteria and to identify the major constituents of P.
lanceolata plant.
Materials and Methods.
The MIC and MBC against cariogenic bacteria were determined for P.
lanceolata tea.
Subsequently, a controlled random clinical study was conducted.
Group A was instructed to rinse with a P.
lanceolata mouth rinse, and Group B received a placebo mouth rinse for seven days.
The salivary colonisation by streptococci and lactobacilli was investigated prior to treatment and on the fourth and seventh days.
Finally, the P.
lanceolata tea was analysed for its polyphenolic content, and major phenolics were identified.
Results and Discussion.
P.
lanceolata teas demonstrate good in vitro antimicrobial activity.
The in vivo test showed that Group A subjects presented a significant decrease in streptococci compared to Group B.
The phytochemical analysis revealed that flavonoids, coumarins, lipids, cinnamic acids, lignans, and phenolic compounds are present in P.
lanceolata infusions.
Conclusions.
P.
lanceolata extract could represent a natural anticariogenic agent via an antimicrobial effect and might be useful as an ancillary measure to control the proliferation of cariogenic flora.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ferrazzano, Gianmaria F.& Cantile, Tiziana& Roberto, Lia& Ingenito, Aniello& Catania, Maria Rosaria& Roscetto, Emanuela…[et al.]. 2015. Determination of the In Vitro and In Vivo Antimicrobial Activity on Salivary Streptococci and Lactobacilli and Chemical Characterisation of the Phenolic Content of a Plantago lanceolata Infusion. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ferrazzano, Gianmaria F.…[et al.]. Determination of the In Vitro and In Vivo Antimicrobial Activity on Salivary Streptococci and Lactobacilli and Chemical Characterisation of the Phenolic Content of a Plantago lanceolata Infusion. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1054900
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ferrazzano, Gianmaria F.& Cantile, Tiziana& Roberto, Lia& Ingenito, Aniello& Catania, Maria Rosaria& Roscetto, Emanuela…[et al.]. Determination of the In Vitro and In Vivo Antimicrobial Activity on Salivary Streptococci and Lactobacilli and Chemical Characterisation of the Phenolic Content of a Plantago lanceolata Infusion. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1054900
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1054900