Bi-functional Caulis polygoni multiflori inhibits Staphylococcus aureus and potentiates the activity of erythromycin in vitro

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Bi-functional Caulis polygoni multiflori inhibits Staphylococcus aureus and potentiates the activity of erythromycin in vitro

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