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A variety of bamboos are known for a large portion of the life of Koreans, including pulpwood, timbering, and medicines. In this study, the antiviral and antimicrobial activities of hot extract from knots of Phyllostachys bambusoides Starf, the major species of bamboo in Korea, were comparatively evaluated. The antiviral and antimicrobial activities showed strong inhibition in a plaque assay and agar diffusion method. These results suggested that many Phyllostachys bambusoides Starf resources contain antiviral and antimicrobial substances. We recommend further preclinical and clinical studies on the studied compounds to find a potential therapeutic targeting various viral and bacterial in the near future.
