Mastic gum inhibits Helicobacter pylori. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Bactericidal activity of Pistacia lentiscus mastic gum against Helicobacter pylori.

Abstract Source:

Fertil Steril. 2009 Feb;91(2):597-601. Epub 2008 Feb 21. PMID: 11806621

Abstract Author(s):

P Marone, L Bono, E Leone, S Bona, E Carretto, L Perversi

Abstract:

In this study we evaluated the antibacterial activity of mastic gum, a resin obtained from the Pistacia lentiscus tree, against clinical isolates of Helicobacter pylori. The minimal bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) were obtained by a microdilution assay. Mastic gum killed 50% of the strains tested at a concentration of 125 microg/ml and 90% at a concentration of 500 microg/ml. The influence of sub-MBCs of mastic gum on the morphologies of H. pylori was evaluated by transmission electron microscopy. The lentiscus resin induced blebbing, morphological abnormalities and cellular fragmentation in H. pylori cells.

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Mastic gum : CK(61) : AC(19)
Diseases : Helicobacter Pylori Infection : CK(966) : AC(260)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Mastic gum

Disease

Helicobacter Pylori Infection

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