In vitro antimicrobial activity of a new series of 1,4-naphthoquinones

The antibacterial activity of a series of 1,4-naphthoquinones was demonstrated. Disk diffusion tests were carried out against several Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The compound 5-amino-8-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone was the most effective, presenting inhibition zones measuring 20 mm agains...

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Main Author: Riffel,A. (author)
Other Authors: Medina,L.F. (author), Stefani,V. (author), Santos,R.C. (author), Bizani,D. (author), Brandelli,A. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2002
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Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2002000700008
Country:Brazil
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