Abstract
Concentrations of tea tree oil (TTO) which inhibit or decrease growth of Escherichia coli also inhibit glucose-dependent respiration and stimulate the leakage of intracellular K+. Stationary phase cells are more tolerant to these TTO effects than exponential phase cells.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local / pharmacology*
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Cell Membrane / metabolism
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Escherichia coli / drug effects*
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Escherichia coli / growth & development
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Escherichia coli / metabolism
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Oils, Volatile / pharmacology*
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Oxygen Consumption / drug effects*
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Plant Oils / pharmacology*
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Potassium / metabolism*
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Tea Tree Oil
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local
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Oils, Volatile
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Plant Oils
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Tea Tree Oil
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Potassium