• Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.1-4
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• 1987

The methanol and benzene extracts of the leaves of 55 higher plants in Korea were tested for their antibacterial activity against three Gram positive bacteria, Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis, and one Gram negative bacterium Escherichia coli. Among them, the methanol extract of the leaves of Liriodendron tulipifera showed remarkably potent antibacterial activity against both Gram positive and negative bacteria.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.29 no.8
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• pp.1472-1478
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• 2008

The synthesis of a new series of 1$\beta$-methylcarbapenems having spiro[2,4]heptane moieties is described. Their in vitro antibacterial activities against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria were tested and the effect of substituents at the pyrrolidine ring was investigated. Most of the compounds were found to be more active compared to imipenem against Gram-negative bacteria. A particular compound (IIIc) having 7-oxo-5- azaspiro[2,4]heptane moiety showed the most potent antibacterial activity.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.39 no.4
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• pp.351-359
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• 1995

The in vitro and in vivo antibacterial activities of DWQ-217 (1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-8-chloro-7-(3-amino-4-methylthiomethylpyrrolidinyl )-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid) were compared with those of ciprofloxacin (CPFX) and vancomycin(VCM). DWQ-217 was superior to those of CPFX and VCM against gram positive bacteria. DWQ-217 showed excellent activity against MRSA (MIC of methicillin; $\geq$12.5 $\mu\textrm{g}$/ml), MIC$_{90}$=0.013. DWQ-217 possessed strong bactericidal action against gram positive and gram negative strains by MIC/MBC test and killing curve. DWQ-217 and CPFX were administered orally and subcutaneously to mice infected systematically with S. aureus and S. pyogenes, DWQ-217 was $\geq$5-16 fold(p.o.) and $\geq$3-5 fold(s.c.) more active than CPFX.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.259-262
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• 1989

The reaction of the sodium salts of 4-methoxy and 4, 7-dimethoxy 6-hydroxy benzofuran-5-carboxylic acid with ethyl chloroformate yields the corresponding dicarbethoxy derivatives. The N-substituted amides were obtained by treating the latter compounds with amines. The corresponding hydrazides were synthesized by the reaction of hydrazine hydrate on the dicarbethoxy derivatives which spontaneously cyclized to 5-substituted-2, 3- dihydro-1, 3, 4, -oxadiazol-2-one. Also the reaction with phenyl hydrazine has been studied. The dicarbethoxy derivatives and N-substituted amides were tested against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria in vitro. Most of the compounds posses moderate or slight activity against Gram positive bacteria.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.279-282
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• 2007

The aim of the present study was to investigate the various chemical components present in the cone volatile oil of Cupressus macrocarpa and also determine its antimicrobial activity. Totally 13 compounds were identified with 99.99% by GC-MS analysis. The major compounds identified were terpinene-4-ol (19.42%), dinopol (15.63%), ${\alpha}$-pinene (13.58%), and ${\beta}$-pinene (12.16%). The antimicrobial activity was carried out for the oil and a 2% cream formulation using cup plate method by measuring the zone of inhibition. The gram positive organisms used were Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus megaterium, and Bacillus cogulans. The gram negative organisms used were Escherichia coli, Kleibseilla pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella typhi. In vitro antifungal studies were also carried out by using organisms, Candida albicans, Aspergillus flavus, Trichoderma lignorum and Cryptococcus neoformans. The standard drugs used were penicillin ($100{\mu}g/mL$), gentamycin ($100{\mu}g/mL$) and griseofulvin ($100{\mu}g/mL$) for gram positive bacteria, gram negative bacteria and fungi respectively. Both oil and cream formulation showed good activity against fungi than bacteria. This study is being reported for the first time on cone volatile oil of this plant.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.45 no.4
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• pp.334-338
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• 2001

A series of (-)-9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3(S)-methyl-10-(4-substituted-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido [1,2,3-de] [1,4]-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid (5-8) was synthesized and evaluated for antibacterial activity against gram(+) and gram(-) bacteria. These synthesized compounds showed a lower activity than levofloxacin.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.323-327
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• 1990

The synthesis and some biological properties of $7{\beta} $-[2-(Z)-(2-aminothiazole-4-yl)-2-(N-substitutedcar bonyl)ethoxyiminoacetamido]-3-vinyl-3-cephem-4- carboxylic acid are described. The effect of substituents on the carbamoly group in the 7-side chain were investigated in order to improve antibacterial activities. Two of these new orally active $7{\beta} $-lactam derivatives showed wide expanded antimicrobial activities against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as good stability to $7{\beta} $ -lactamases.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.183-190
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• 1985

The glucose nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli encountered about 10% of all gram-negative bacilli isolated from clinical material. Therefore, a rapid and correct identification of glucose nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli is impostent for a better management of infectious disease. There are many conventional systems for the Identification of glucose nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli but most of them have problems and difficulties. Commercial Kit Systems exist and they are too expensive for dally use 10 Korea because of high cost. Based on 12 selected tests we propose a new code system, MCRCODE-N for rapid and 10-expensive identification of glucose nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli. The selective 12 tests are oxidase, glucose oxidation motility, urease, DNase arginine dehydrolase, nitrate reduction, gelatin Liquefaction, esculin hydrolysis, mannitol oxidation, maltose oxidation, Lactose oxidation. The 12 tests are divided 4 group and then each group has 3 tests. The result of each group is expressed by the number as below. The positive test is given by specific number (1st test = 1, 2nd test = 2, 3rd test = 4), while any negative result is 0. Each 3 numbers of one group are added and make number of 1 digit. Four digit number is refered to the code book of MCRCODE-N system or MCRCODE system using computer (Apple-II model) created by authors. This MCRCODE-N system is suitable ones for our use 10 Korea. We propose the MCRCODEN-N system for clinical use.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.38 no.6
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• pp.677-682
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• 1994

A number of 7-[3-hydroxy-(4-methylthio or 3-methylthiomethyl)pyrrolidinyl]quinoline-3-carboxylic acids were synthesized by condensation of 7-fluoro substituted quinoline-3-carboxylic acid with 3-hydroxy-4-methylthiopyrrolidine or 3-hydroxy-4-methylthiomethylpyrrolidine. The in vitro antimicrobial activity of them were tested against twenty species of Gram-positive or Gram-negative microorganisms. It showed remarkable antibacterial activity, particularly against Gram-positive microorganisms. Among those 1-cyclopropyl-5-amino-6,8-difluoro 7-(3-hydroxy-4-methylthiomethylpyrrolidinyl)-1,4-dihyd ro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid(12d) and 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-8-methoxy-7-(3-hydroxy-4-methylthiometby1pyrrolinyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3-quinolinocarboxylic acid(12g) showed the most potent in vitro antibacterial activity, and 12d showed better antibacterial activity against MRSA compared to ciprofloxacin and sparfloxacin.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.38 no.2
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• pp.241-248
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• 2006

Conditions for extraction of antimicrobial materials from licorice root, Glycyrrhiza glabra, were optimized. Among solvents tested, 95% ethanol gave highest antimicrobial activity, and was chosen as optimal extracting solvent. Extraction temperature and time were optimal at room temperature and for 12 hr, respectively. Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 95% ethanol extracts was determined against 14 microorganisms. Reference microorganisms included 6 Gram(-) bacteria, 4 Gram(+) bacteria, and 4 yeast strains. Ethanol extract exerted very strong growth inhibition on Gram(+) bacteria, while was moderately effective for Gram(-) bacteria and yeasts. Treatment at $180^{\circ}C$ for 30 min or extreme pHs merely destroyed antimicrobial activity of ethanol extract. These findings suggest ethanol extract of G glabra may be useful as natural preservative.