Grapefruit seed extract may owe its antimicrobial action to toxic chemical additives.
It is non-allergenic; its other advantages include antimicrobial action, and resistance to tarnishing.
This may be due to increased availability of cupric ion, Cu2+, which is believed to be responsible for the antimicrobial action.
Its antimicrobial action also helps to minimize volatile acidity.
He pointed out that many spice plants are rich in compounds that have antimicrobial actions.
The antimicrobial action of hydrogen peroxide can be enhanced by surfactants and organic acids.
Granulysin is able to induce apoptosis in target cells and also has antimicrobial action .
The investigators noted the superior antimicrobial action of Ulmo 90 honey, and suggested it be investigated further.
The role of copper on ethambutol's antimicrobial action and implications for ethambutol-induced optic neuropathy.
It also reduces the antimicrobial action of sulfonamides.