From: Enhancement of antimicrobial activities of whole and sub-fractionated white tea by addition of copper (II) sulphate and vitamin C against Staphylococcus aureus; a mechanistic approach
Concentration of copper (II) sulphate added in assay*
Typical approximate reduction in viability following 30 minute exposure log 10 cfu mL-1 (SEM)
0 μM
N/A
0.56 μM*
1.00 μM
~0.75 (± 0.74)
4.8 mM
~2.50 (± 0.68)
9.6 mM
~3.50 (± 0.69)