Antibacterial activity of fractions and isolates of Maytenus guianensis Klotzsch ex Reissek (Celastraceae) Chichuá Amazon

Abstract

Introduction: This aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of fractions and isolates of Maytenus guianensis, a plant species used in Amazonian folk medicine. Methods: A disk diffusion technique was used to investigate the antibacterial potential. Results: The hexanic fractions and tingenone B isolate showed inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Conclusions: These results indicate the antibacterial potential of this species and will enable future studies to identify novel therapeutic alternatives from this species.