Table 5 Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) using series of two-fold dilutions of lectins (fraction 90%) of three leguminous seeds against the tested microorganisms
From: Characterization and antimicrobial activity of lectins purified from three Egyptian leguminous seeds
Tested microorganisms | Minimum inhibitory concentration (µg/ml) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Samples of dialysed Lectins | ||||
Fava bean | Lentil | Pea | Standards | |
Escherichia coli | NI | NI | NI | Gentamicin |
NI | ||||
Klebsiella pneumonia | 15.63 | 3.9 | 62.5 | 0.98 |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 62.5 | 15.63 | 125 | 3.9 |
Staphylococcus aureus | 15.63 | 1.95 | 125 | Ampicillin |
0.98 | ||||
Candida albicans | 31.25 | 3.9 | 250 | Amphotericin B |
1.95 | ||||