Fouad Kamel (American University of Beirut): Publications - PhilPeople

American University of Beirut

Graduate student

Areas of Interest

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Biology

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Biological activity of myrrh extract against some pathogenic bacteria: Gc-ms analysis of extract
with Nisreen W. Mustafa and Zaid N. Elia

Myrrh is a gum- resin exudate obtained by cutting in Commiphora myrrha trees belong Burseraceae. The bactericidal activity of Myrrh hexane extract tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Present study was aimed to determine the active groups of myrrh and their biological activity.