December 2014
Antibacterial activity of alkaloidal compound isolated from leaves of Catharanthus roseaus (L.) against multi-drug resistant strains
The following alkaloids were isolated from Catharanthus roseus L. leaves from the yellow crystal as white powder at (38°C). The chemical and physical properties were studied by thin layer chromatography (TLC), IR-spectrum (IR), Ultraviolet - visible spectrum (UV) and melting point (mp). Standard strains of bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus NCTC 6571, Escherichia coli NCTC 5933 and the clinical multidrug resistance...
