Research Article

Metabolic Activity Interferometer: A Powerful Tool for Testing Antibiotics

Table 2


SampleDuplication time [days]

Control 5 . 6 ± 0 . 9
Hexane extract P. emarginatus 29 μg/mL 5 . 4 ± 0 . 3
Hexane extract P. emarginatus 58 μg/mL 5 . 7 ± 0 . 4
Hexane extract P. emarginatus 116 μg/mL A 5 . 6 ± 0 . 6
Hexane extract P. emarginatus 116 μg/mL B 1 1 ± 1
Hexane extract P. emarginatus 116 μg/mL C 3 . 5 ± 0 . 3
Hexane extract P. emarginatus 232 μg/mL 1 1 ± 1
Hexane extract P. emarginatus 464 μg/mL A 3 . 6 ± 0 . 5
Hexane extract P. emarginatus 464 μg/mL BNo growth detected
Rifampicin 2 ng/mL 6 ± 1
Rifampicin 4 ng/mL 8 . 7 ± 0 . 3
Rifampicin 250 ng/mL 1 3 ± 1
Rifampicin 1000 ng/mL A 1 6 ± 6
Rifampicin 1000 ng/mL BNo growth detected