Antibacterial activity of Momordica charantia (Curcubitaceae) extracts and fractions

Momordica charantia L. belongs to the family Curcubitaceae and it is very common in many Brazilian regions. The plant is a liana with flowers and yellow fruits that present red seeds when are ripe. Popularly known as “melão-de-sãocaetano”, “melão amargo” or “cabaço-amargo”, it possesses many uses: a...

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Main Authors: Costa, José Galberto M., Nascimento, Eidla M. M., Campos, Adriana R., Rodrigues, Fabiola F. G.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2010
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3979203/