Abstract
The crude ethanol extract from the leaves of Tovomitopsis psychotriifolia (Clusiaceae) exhibits antibacterial activity against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The biologically active agent in the extract has been isolated by chromatographic techniques and identified by NMR spectroscopy as trans-delta-tocotrienoloic acid.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Letter
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry
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Anti-Infective Agents / isolation & purification
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Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology*
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Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
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Fungi / drug effects
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Plant Leaves
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Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
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Vitamin E / analogs & derivatives*
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Vitamin E / chemistry
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Vitamin E / isolation & purification
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Vitamin E / pharmacology
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Antifungal Agents
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tocotrienoloic acid
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Vitamin E