Cholecalciferol Exhibits no Antibacterial Effect on Staphylococcus
aureus and Escherichia coli: An in vitro Study
Shilia Jacob Kurian,
Avirup Biswas,
Shrivathsa Kulavalli
et al.
Abstract:Background:
The pleiotropic effect of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) has gained
significant momentum and has been explored widely.
Objectives:
The study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial effect of cholecalciferol
against S. aureus and E. coli.
Methods:
An in-vitro study was performed for the antimicrobial effect of cholecalciferol against
S. aureus and E. coli. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal
concentration (MBC) were determined following the broth microdilution method… Show more
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