Studies on the antimicrobial effect of natural and synthetic humic acids
in-vitro Grade B 1978 Language: de
Authors: Ansorg, R., Rochus, W.
Journal: Arzneimittel-Forschung
Key Findings
- 57 of 81 natural humic acids and 2 synthetic humic acids showed antimicrobial activity
- Tested concentrations up to 2500 μg/ml with differing spectra across organisms
- Established foundational evidence for antimicrobial properties of humic acids
Foundational study establishing the antimicrobial properties of humic acids. Tested 81 natural and 2 synthetic humic acid preparations against a panel of microorganisms. Found that 57 of 81 natural preparations showed antimicrobial activity at concentrations up to 2500 μg/ml, with varying spectra. One of the earliest systematic characterizations of humic acid antimicrobial potential. Published in German.
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