scholarly journals In VitroAntimicrobial and Antiprotozoal Activities, Phytochemical Screening and Heavy Metals Toxicity of Different Parts ofBallota nigra

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Najeeb Ullah ◽  
Ijaz Ahmad ◽  
Sultan Ayaz

The study was done to assess the phytochemicals (flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, tannin, alkaloids, and phenol) in different parts (root, stem, and leaves) ofBallota nigraand correlated it to inhibition of microbes (bacteria and fungi), protozoan (Leishmania), and heavy metals toxicity evaluation. In root and stem flavonoids, terpenes and phenols were present in ethanol, chloroform, and ethyl acetate soluble fraction; these were found to be the most active inhibiting fractions against all the tested strains of bacteria, fungi, and leishmania. While in leaves flavonoids, terpenes, and phenols were present in ethanol, chloroform, andn-butanol fractions which were the most active fractions against both types of microbes and protozoan (leishmania) inin vitrostudy. Ethanol and chloroform fractions show maximum inhibition againstEscherichia coli(17 mm). The phytochemical and biological screenings were correlated with the presence of heavy metals in selected plantBallota nigra.Cr was found above permissible value (above 1.5 mg/kg) in all parts of the plant. Ni was above WHO limit inB. nigraroot and leaves (3.35 ± 1.20 mg/kg and 5.09 ± 0.47 mg/kg, respectively). Fe was above permissible value in all parts ofB. nigra(above 20 mg/kg). Cd was above permissible value in all parts of the plant (above 0.3 mg/kg). Pb was above WHO limit (above 2 mg/kg) in all parts ofBallota nigra.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Choirul Huda ◽  
Amalia Eka Putri ◽  
Devri Windi Sari

Durian leaf (Zibethinus folium) is part of the plant that has antibacterial activity. The purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity of Zibethinusfoliumfraction against Escherichia coliATCC 25922 in vitro. The research method used is experimental. Leaf samples were extracted using maceration method with 70% ethanol and purified by fractionation methods using aqua distilled, n-hexane, and ethyl acetate. Positive controlisclindamycin gel and negative controlis5% DMSO. Statistical analysis was performed with One-Way Anova. Phytochemical screening results show that macerateZibethinus folium contains flavonoids, tannins, saponins and steroids. The test results of antibacterial activity aqua distilled fraction and ethyl acetate fraction of macerateZibethinus foliumshows antibacterial activity against Escherichia coliATCC 25922, while the n-hexane fraction of macerateZibethinus foliumshowed no antibacterial activity against Escherichia coliATCC 25922. aqua distilled fraction of 40% showed a response the most well barriers with zone of inhibition 8.33 ± 0.76 mm, meaning that aqua distilled fraction of 40%  including medium category. 


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Alaa M. Hasan ◽  
Sura M. Abdul Majeed ◽  
Rusol M. Al-Bahrani

Silver nanoparticles synthesized from aqueous extract of mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus exhibited inhibitory effect at the concentration of 12.5, 25, 50, and 100 mg/ml against some pathogenic bacteria and fungi such as Candida albicans, Candida guilliermondii, Candida krusei, Candida zeylanoides, Geotrichum klebahnii, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli. The maximum inhibition zone was observed against C. zeylanoides at the concentration of 100 mg/ml was 24.5 mm, while the minimum inhibition zone was observed against Geotrichum at the concentration of 25 mg/ml was 8 mm and the concentration of 12.5 mg/ml was not effective against some species.


2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-213
Author(s):  
J. Nzeako ◽  
G.I. Ndukwe ◽  
J.D. Habila ◽  
E.A. Oluwabukola ◽  
I. Owoicho

Medicinal plants extracts are now generally considered as effective medicines that play a major role in modern pharmacy. The plant Fadogia andersonii belonging to the Family Rubiaceae, which is used in ethno-medicine was studied. Preliminary phytochemical analyses of the whole plant revealed the presence of the following metabolites: Saponins, terpenes, steroids, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, cardiac glycosides and carbohydrates. Anthraquinones was found to be absent. Antimicrobial screening of the methanol plant’s extract carried out (in vitro) on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus cereus, Klebsiella pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Candida albican and Aspergillus flavus showed that the extract has activity on the tested microorganisms. However, it showed no inhibitory effect against Escherichia coli. The extract was found to inhibit the growth of S. aureus, B. cereus, S. pyogenes and C. albican at 25mg/ml with a corresponding MBC at 50mg/ml. S.typhi and S. pneumonia were inhibited at 50mg/ml with a corresponding MBC at 100mg/ml. It also inhibited the growth of P. aeruginosa, K. pneumonia and A. flavus at 100mg/ml with a corresponding MBC at 200mg/ml. The observed antimicrobial effects were believed to be due to the presence of active principles which were detected in the phytochemical screening. Keywords: Phytochemicals, Antimicrobials, Fadogia andersonii Robyn


2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (12) ◽  
pp. 1305-1313
Author(s):  
Dongamanti Ashok ◽  
Nalaparaju Nagaraju ◽  
Madderla Sarasija ◽  
Vijaya Lakshmi

A series of novel tetrazole scaffolds containing chalcones 4a?e and aurones 5a?e were synthesized under conventional and microwave irradiation conditions. All the newly synthesized compounds were characterized by IR, NMR and mass spectral data. Furthermore, the title compounds were screened in vitro for their antimicrobial activity against bacteria, such as Staphylococus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli, as well as fungi, such as Aspergillus niger, A. flavus and Fusarium oxysporum. Some of the compounds showed very good activity compared to standard drugs against all the tested pathogenic bacteria and fungi.


Author(s):  
R. E. Hassan-Olajokun ◽  
A. M. Deji-Agboola ◽  
O. O. Olasunkanmi ◽  
T. A. Banjo ◽  
O. Olaniran ◽  
...  

Dacryodes edulis is a fruit tree attaining a height of 18–40 meters mostly grown around the house and rarely in the forest. It has a relatively short trunk and a deep, dense crown and it is native to Africa hence often called African pear. The leaves are a compound with 5-8 pairs of leaflets. Acetone extract/solvent fractions of the leaves of Dacryodes edulis were used. The in vitro antibacterial activities and rate of kill of different fractions were investigated. The phytochemical screening was done by some chemical tests, antibacterial activity by agar well diffusion method and rate of kill was carried out on S. aureus and E. coli organisms. The fractions exhibited antibacterial activities with zones of inhibition ranged between 20 and 30 mm by Aqueous (AQU) fraction while Dichloromethane (DCM) fraction ranged between 22 and 32 mm. The standard antibiotics, streptomycin ranged between 10 and 20 mm and ampicillin between 11 and 27 mm. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) of both fractions had range values between 0.78 and 6.25 mg/mL. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, terpenoid and glycoside. Overall, the two fractions had better activities than the standard antibiotics used. The time kill assay showed that the percentage of the cells killed increased with increasing concentrations of the fractions, as well as, contact time intervals. The AQU fraction killed 100% of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus cells at concentration of 4.68 mg/mL (3 X MIC) within 120 min while DCM fraction killed 100% of Escherichia coli cells within 90 min at a concentration of 4.68 mg/mL and killed 100% of S. aureus cells within 120 min at a concentration of 3.12 mg/mL (2X MIC). In conclusion, D. edulis leaf fraction has a broad spectrum antibacterial activity, with the AQU and DCM fractions being bactericidal as exemplified by the killing rate and MIC index of 2 (ratio of MBC/MIC) for both fractions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 435-444
Author(s):  
Salim Faruk Bashir ◽  
Gaurav Kumar

Abstract Drug resistance is one of the problems affecting the world where drug-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae have been shown to be ubiquitous, frequently isolated from foods and commonly associated with surgical site infection in hospitals worldwide. The aims of this work were to analyze the antibacterial activity of root extracts of the plant obtained by serial extraction (using petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol, and water) and by in vitro techniques and preliminary screen phytochemicals present in the extract by qualitative means. Fresh roots of Plumbago indica were collected, oven-dried, and extracted using Soxhlet apparatus; antibacterial activity, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs), and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) of the active extract were evaluated by standard methods against clinically isolated drug-resistant E. coli and K. pneumoniae; preliminary phytochemical screening was taken to detect the presence of alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, steroids, tannins, reducing sugars, phenolics, protein, and oil and fat; and bioactive compounds were detected by GCMS analysis of the active extracts. Determination of antibacterial activity showed that the test organisms were susceptible to methanol and aqueous extracts only. MIC of methanolic extract was found to be 20 µg/mL on both E. coli and K. pneumoniae, while aqueous extract had MIC of 10 and 20 µg/mL on E. coli and K. pneumoniae, respectively. Preliminary phytochemical screening showed the presence of all the above-mentioned phytochemicals except oil and fat. The significance of this work is to find a lasting solution to the current problem of emerging drug-resistant bacteria (E. coli and K. pneumoniae) through the use of extracts obtained from P. indica which have long history of use as traditional medicine. The methanolic and aqueous extract can be recommended as an alternative and candidates for drug development against drug-resistant E. coli and K. pneumoniae.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0249253
Author(s):  
Taye Kebede ◽  
Eshetu Gadisa ◽  
Abreham Tufa

Background Four out of five individuals rely on traditional medicine for their primary healthcare needs. Medicinal plants are endowed with diverse bioactive compounds to treat multidrug-resistant (MDR) microbes. So far, a less thorough examination has been made in this regard. This study aimed to evaluate antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of selected medicinal plants against MDR microbes. Methods In vitro experimental study was carried out to evaluate antimicrobial effects and phytochemical screening of Rumex abyssinicus, Cucumis pustulatus, Discopodium penninervium, Lippia adoensis, Euphorbia depauperata, Cirsium englerianum, and Polysphaeria aethiopica against MDR bacteria and fungi. Aqueous and 80% methanolic extraction methods were employed for extraction. The susceptibility test, minimum inhibitory concentration, and minimum bactericidal or fungicidal concentration were measured using disc diffusion or broth micro-dilution as per the CLSI protocols. Result The 80% methanolic extraction method was a preferred method to aqueous. The phytochemical constituents identified were alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, phenolic, tannins, terpenoidss, and cardiac glycosides. The hydroalcoholic extract demonstrated an appreciable antimicrobial role against MDR microbes with an MIC value of 1.0–128.0μg/ml and 11-29mm inhibition zone (IZ) in diameter. Extracts obtained from C. englerianum and E. depauperata showed a significant IZ ranged of 26-29mm on MRSA and Streptococcus pyogenes. MDR E. coli and K. pneumoniae showed 12-25mm and 23-28mm IZ in diameter, respectively. T. mentagraphytes was susceptible to all tested extracts. Moreover, S. pyogenes and K. pneumoniae were found the most susceptible bacteria to C. englerianum. Cirsium englerianum, L. adoensis, D. penninervium, and R. abyssinicus demonstrated remarkable antifungal effect against C. albicans and T. mentagrophytes, while R. abyssinicus showed the leading antifungal effect with 32 to 64μg/ml MIC values. Conclusion The plant extracts have shown appreciable antimicrobial activities comparable to the currently prescribed modern drugs tested. Accordingly, further studies on clinical efficacy trial, safety, toxicity and affordability analyses have to be instigated promptly, so as to head to the final step to synthesize precursor molecules for new effective antimicrobials.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 356-360
Author(s):  
Kamala Lakshmi B ◽  
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S Valarmathi ◽  

Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth is an important traditional tree found throughout India. All part of this tree is considered as folk medicine and used for treatment of various disease. Current research work was carried out to identify the bioactive compound by phytochemical screening and to evaluate anti-inflammatory potential of aqueous leaf extract of A. lebbeck. The phytochemical screening of the leaf of A. lebbeck shows the presence of alkaloid, flavonoid, tannin, phenol, saponin, glycoside and free amino acid. The maximum inhibition of protein denaturation was found to be 78.06±0.5% at 500 µg/mL concentration and its IC₅₀ was 330 µg/mL concentration. The maximum inhibition in membrane stabilization was found to be 74.09±0.33% at 500 µg/mL concentration and its IC₅₀ was 440 µg/mL concentration. The maximum protection in hypotonicity induced haemolysis shows about 69.34±0.38% at 500 µg/mL concentration and its IC₅₀ was 400 µg/mL concentration. In vitro assay shows the moderate activity of anti-inflammatory in aqueous extract of A. lebbeck, when compared with the standard.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-80
Author(s):  
Diah Retno Kusumawati

Background: The level of pollution in Indonesia is still very high, consist of water pollution, air pollution and soil pollution. Mercury is one of the heavy metals that pollutes the waters of the sea, while Escherichia coli is exposed to mercury will try to defend itself by doing mercury detoxification so that it can live in an environment that contains mercury. Escherichia coli that tries to defend itself from mercury exposure in the environment will experience a change in its genes into mercury resistant Escherichia coli. In plasmids or transposons, it might also stimulate the formation of resistance genes for some antibiotics, include producing the ESBL enzyme, so that it can convert non ESBL Escherichia coli into ESBL Escherichia coli. Objective: This study aims to prove that the repeated exposure of mercury will change non ESBL-mercury sensitive Escherichia coli into ESBL- mercury resistant Escherichia coli. Method: This was an experimental study with 27 non-ESBL Escherichia coli isolates as identified from Phoenix. Non-ESBL Escherichia coli clinical isolates were tested by giving exposure to HgCl2 with concentrations of 0.02 ppm, 0.10 ppm, 0.20 ppm for 1-14 days until mercury resistant Escherichia coli was formed, and then ESBL screening was tested by giving Cefotaxime exposure to them. Results:  On the first day of mercury exposure, there were 9 isolates of 0.02 ppm HgCl2 resistant Escherichia coli, 9 isolates of 0.10 ppm HgCl2 resistant Escherichia coli, 9 isolates of 0.20 ppm HgCl2 resistant Escherichia coli. Furthermore, this Escherichia coli isolate was exposed to Cefotaxim as ESBL screening. The final results of post-exposure HgCl2 0.02 ppm was obtained 3 (33.3%) isolates were still sensitive to Cefotaxime and 6 (66.7%) isolates that were resistant to Cefotaxime. The final results of post-exposure HgCl2 0.10 ppm was obtained all 9 (100%) isolates that were resistant to Cefotaxime. The final results of post-exposure HgCl2 0.20 ppm obtained 2 (22.2%) isolates were still sensitive to Cefotaxime and 7 (77.8%) isolate were resistant to Cefotaxime. Conclusion: Escherichia coli in urine had the phenotive change into mercury resistant Escherichia coli. Mercury exposure of 0.02 ppm, 0.10 ppm, 0.20 ppm for 1 day in vitro on isolates of non ESBL-mercury resistant Escherichia coli caused changes in 22 isolates of Escherichia coli in urine


2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (06) ◽  
pp. 1554-1568
Author(s):  
T. Manimekalai ◽  
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Dr. P. Chitra ◽  

Medicinal plants have known to play a wide role in the development of human culture. Artocarpus heterophyllus and Mangifera indica are the well-known evergreen tropical fruiting tree families abundantly grown in Asia. Different parts of both the trees such as bark, leaves, fruits, and flowers are used in traditional medicine. The present study aims to screen the qualitative and quantitative phytochemical present, in-vitro antioxidant, and anti-microbial activity of Artocarpus heterophyllus and Mangifera indica leaf extracts and combined extract of both the leaves. The qualitative phytochemical results indicated the presence of phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phytosterols, tannins, and saponins. The quantitative phytochemical results revealed that M.indica has high phenolic and flavonoid content. The Combined extract showed significant antioxidant activity when compared to both the extracts. All the extracts showed significant antimicrobial activity.


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