scholarly journals Evaluation of the Antioxidative, Antibacterial, and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of theAloeFermentation Supernatant ContainingLactobacillus plantarumHM218749.1

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meixiu Jiang ◽  
Kan Deng ◽  
Chunling Jiang ◽  
Mingui Fu ◽  
Chunlan Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foodborne Pathogens ◽  
Salmonella Enteritidis ◽  
Shigella Flexneri ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Cosmetic Ingredients ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Inhibition Zones ◽  
Antioxidant Effects

Little work is done to developAloe vera(AV) using probiotics. To explore the potential benefits, the antioxidant effects and the antibacterial effects on foodborne pathogens ofAloefermentation supernatant were evaluated in vitro. Our results indicated that theAloefermentation supernatant fermented byLactobacillus plantarumHM218749.1 had very strong scavenging capacities of the DPPH (86%),O2•-(85%),OH•(76%), andFe2+chelation (82%) and reducing powers (242.5 mg/L), and the inhibition zones forSalmonella typhimurium,Salmonella enteritidis,Shigella flexneri,Escherichia coli,Listeria monocytogenes,S. dysenteriae301,Staphylococcus aureusCowan1, andPropionibacterium acneswere 16, 15, 19, 20, 21, 20, and 27 mm. Moreover, the low concentration ofAloefermentation supernatant had significantly reduced the production of IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 in both mRNA and protein levels (P<0.01). Therefore, theAloefermentation supernatant can be used as functional beverage or cosmetic ingredients to guard human intestinal health, delaying senescence, and prevent chronic diseases.

scholarly journals Inactivation of the sfgtr4 Gene of Shigella flexneri Induces Biofilm Formation and Affects Bacterial Pathogenicity

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 841
Author(s):  
Abdelmoughit Kaoukab-Raji ◽  
Latéfa Biskri ◽  
Abdelmounaaïm Allaoui
Keyword(s):  
Foodborne Pathogens ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Lipid A ◽  
Shigella Flexneri ◽  
Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils ◽  
Virulence Plasmid ◽  
Environmental Persistence ◽  
Bacterial Killing ◽  
Type Iii Effectors

Biofilm formation is a significant cause for the environmental persistence of foodborne pathogens. This phenomenon remains misunderstood in Shigella flexneri whose pathogenicity is mainly associated with the virulence plasmid pWR100. Sequence analysis of the latter predicts a putative lipopolysaccharides (LPS) glycosyltransferase (Gtr) encoded by Sfgtr4, which is the second gene of the SfpgdA-orf186-virK-msbB2 locus. We demonstrated here that purified SfGtr4 exhibited a Gtr activity in vitro by transferring glucose to lipid A. To establish the role of SfGtr4 in virulence, we generated a Sfgtr4 mutant and assessed its phenotype in vitro. Sfgtr4 mutant significantly reduced HeLa cells invasion without impairing type III effectors secretion, increased susceptibility to lysozyme degradation, and enhanced bacterial killing by polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs). SfGtr4 is related to proteins required in biofilm formation. We established conditions whereby wild-type Shigella formed biofilm and revealed that its appearance was accelerated by the Sfgtr4 mutant. Additional phenotypical analysis revealed that single SfpdgA and double SfpgdA-Sfgtr4 mutants behaved similarly to Sfgtr4 mutant. Furthermore, a molecular interaction between SfGtr4 and SfPgdA was identified. In summary, the dual contribution of SfGtr4 and SfPgdA to the pathogenicity and the regulation biofilm formation by S. flexneri was demonstrated here.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial study of in-vitro generated Withania somnifera leaf extract

2021 ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Moharana T ◽  
Suryakanta Bahira ◽  
Sahoo R.R ◽  
Tejash Weta
Keyword(s):  
Salmonella Typhimurium ◽  
Withania Somnifera ◽  
Candida Parapsilosis ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Shigella Flexneri ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Vibrio Cholera ◽  
Inhibition Zones

The objective of this work is to study the antimicrobial effect of in-vitro grown leaf extracts of Withania somnifera (L.) against some selected known microorganisms and the use of its constituents present there for the preparation of therapeutic compounds. This is evaluated by using zone of inhibition studies and minimum inhibitory concentration. The microorganisms used include Shigella flexneri, Salmonella typhimurium, Vibrio cholera and Candida parapsilosis. Inhibition zones of plant extracts were compared with standard antibiotics like Neomycin, and Kanamycin. Inhibition zones are revealed by methanol extract which is comparatively more than the ethanol extract.  For methanol extract, Salmonella typhimurium shows the highest inhibition zone (25.13±0.52) whereas Vibrio cholera shows the least inhibition zone (21.33±0.53). The same extract shows maximum antimicrobial activity against Salmonella typhimurium followed by Candida parapsilosis and Shigella flexneri. These possibilities can build-up a novel idea in the preparation of pharmaceutical products.

Comparative Study on the Antibacterial Properties of Nanoemulsion of Zataria multiflora Essential Oil Fortified with Cinnamaldehyde Against Common Foodborne Pathogens

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 631-641
Author(s):  
Shahnaz Soufi ◽  
Majid Aminzare ◽  
Hassan Hassanzad Azar ◽  
Koorosh Kamali
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Foodborne Pathogens ◽  
Salmonella Enteritidis ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Zataria Multiflora

Background: Nowadays, the application of several and natural preservatives in small quantity is a more preferred approach. In this regard, one of the effective methods is the formation of nanoemulsion of essential oils. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the in vitro antibacterial activities of cinnamaldehyde (CIN) and Zataria multiflora essential oil in conventional (ZEO), nanoemulsion (NZEO) and fortified nanoemulsion (NZEOC) forms against common foodborne pathogens. Methods: Firstly, the Zataria multiflora essential oil was analyzed by GC-MS. The nanoemulsion of Z. multiflora essential oil was then prepared alone and fortified with cinnamaldehyde. Finally, their antimicrobial activity against Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteritidis and Escherichia coli was evaluated. Results: Based on the results, carvacrol (36.62%) was found to be the most important compound of essential oil. In disc diffusion and micro-dilution methods, the addition of CIN to ZEO during nanoemulsion formation (NZEOC) showed more antibacterial activity when compared to the individual addition of NZEO and CIN (NZEO+CIN). However, according to the vapor phase diffusion method, nano-treatments exhibited less inhibitory effects than the other treatments. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the fortification of essential oils with their derived pure compounds during nanoemulsion formation, can be used as a suitable alternative to chemical antibacterial compounds in the food industry.

scholarly journals In Vitro Susceptibilities of Shigella flexneri and Streptococcus pyogenes to Inner Gel of Aloe barbadensis Miller

2003 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 1137-1139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie A. Ferro ◽  
Fiona Bradbury ◽  
Pamela Cameron ◽  
Eisin Shakir ◽  
Sabita R. Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Streptococcus Pyogenes ◽  
Shigella Flexneri ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Aloe Barbadensis ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Health Products

ABSTRACT Aloe barbadensis Miller (or Aloe vera) has widespread use in health products, and despite numerous reports on the whole plant, little work has been performed on the inner gel, which has been used extensively in these products. This report describes the in vitro susceptibilities of two bacteria to this component.

scholarly journals Melatonin Inhibits Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Cultured Mouse Mammary Tissue

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guang-Min Yu ◽  
Wen Tan
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Mrna Expression ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Mammary Tissue ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Nitrite Level ◽  
Cytokines And Chemokines ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

To determine whether melatonin can protect cultured mouse mammary tissue from lipopolysaccharide- (LPS-) induced damage, we investigated the effects of melatonin on the mRNA and protein levels of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines in LPS-stimulated mammary tissue in vitro. This study also examined the IgG level in both cultured mammary tissue and the culture medium. In addition, we investigated the potential benefits of melatonin on the expression of antioxidant relative genes following LPS treatment in cultured mammary tissue and evaluated ROS level in the culture medium. The results demonstrate that melatonin inhibited the mRNA expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, CXCL1, MCP-1, and RANTES and the production of these cytokines and chemokines and IgG in LPS-stimulated mouse mammary tissue in vitro. In addition, melatonin increased Nrf2 but decreased iNOS and COX-2 mRNA expression after LPS stimulation. Similarly, the decreased level of dityrosine in the culture medium was increased by treatment with melatonin, while increased nitrite level was suppressed. This study confirms that melatonin inhibited LPS-induced inflammation and oxidative stress in cultured mouse mammary tissue. It might contribute to mastitis therapy while treating antibiotic resistance.

A comparative study of the antibacterial activity of Quercus robur (Ethanolic extract) and Zinc oxide nanoparticles on Salmonella (In vitro)

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (SPL1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hams H. H. Alfattli ◽  
Ghufran Zuhair Jiber ◽  
Ghaidaa Gatea Abbass
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Quercus Robur ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Significant Inhibition ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Inhibition Zones

This study which designed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of Ethanolic extract of (Quercusrobur) and Zinc oxide nanoparticles on the growth of one genus of enterobacteriacae (Salmonella). In vitro. For this purpose graduate concentrates for plant extract (50, 100, 200, 400 )mg/ml which prepared and compared with Zinc oxide nanoparticles of different concentration (2, 1, 0.5, 0.25) μg/ml,and examined. The result showed that the studied medicinal plant has antibacterial activity against this bacteria which used. The result showed that the plant has good activity in decrease the growth of this bacteria. The results of the study also showed that the nano-ZnO has very effective antibacterial action against the studied bacteria which was Salmonella,nanoparticles concentrations lead to increasing in the inhibition zones of tested bacterial growth. We also study the effect of three antibiotics Lomefloxacin (LOM), Ciprofloxacin (SIP) and Rifampin (RA) and the result showed,in a comparison within the tested bacteria,Salmonella had a significant inhibition increase in Lomefloxacin ; the ciprofloxacin showed effect on tested bacteria. However,Rifampin does not show any effect on tested bacteria.

Association between Vitamins and Minerals with Antioxidant Effects and Coronary Artery Calcification in Adults and Older Adults: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (22) ◽  
pp. 2474-2479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alisson Diego Machado ◽  
Gustavo Rosa Gentil Andrade ◽  
Jéssica Levy ◽  
Sara Silva Ferreira ◽  
Dirce Maria Marchioni
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Calcification ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Coronary Events ◽  
Antioxidant Effects

Background: Coronary Artery Calcification (CAC) is considered an important cardiovascular risk factor. There is evidence that CAC is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, coronary events and cardiovascular mortality. Inflammation is one of the factors associated with CAC and despite the interest in antioxidant compounds that can prevent CAC, its association with antioxidants remains unclear. Objective: This study aimed to systematically review the association between vitamins and minerals with antioxidant effects and CAC in adults and older adults. Methods: We conducted a systematic review using PubMed for articles published until October 2018. We included studies conducted in subjects aged 18 years and older with no previous cardiovascular disease. Studies involving animal or in vitro experiments and the ones that did not use reference methods to assess the CAC, dietary intake or serum levels of vitamin or mineral were excluded. Results: The search yielded 390 articles. After removal of duplicates, articles not related to the review, review articles, editorials, hypothesis articles and application of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 9 articles remained. The results of the studies included in this systematic review suggest that magnesium is inversely associated with CAC and results on the association between CAC and vitamin E have been conflicting. Conclusion: Additional prospective studies are needed to elucidate the role of these micronutrients on CAC.

Evaluation of Isolated Fractions of Aloe vera Gel Materials on Indinavir Pharmacokinetics: In vitro and in vivo Studies

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 471-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lonette Wallis ◽  
Maides Malan ◽  
Chrisna Gouws ◽  
Dewald Steyn ◽  
Suria Ellis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aloe Vera ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel

Electromagnetic field in Alzheimer’s disease: a literature review of recent preclinical and clinical studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Habib Mohamad Ali Ahmad ◽  
Marc Fakhoury ◽  
Nada Lawand
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Neurodegenerative Disorder ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Preclinical And Clinical Studies ◽  
The Brain

: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of neurons leading to cognitive and memory decay. The main signs of AD include the irregular extracellular accumulation of amyloidbeta (Aβ) protein in the brain and the hyper-phosphorylation of tau protein inside neurons. Changes in Aβ expression or aggregation are considered key factors in the pathophysiology of sporadic and early-onset AD and correlate with the cognitive decline seen in patients with AD. Despite decades of research, current approaches in the treatment of AD are only symptomatic in nature and are not effective in slowing or reversing the course of the disease. Encouragingly, recent evidence revealed that exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) can delay the development of AD and improve memory. This review paper discusses findings from in vitro and in vivo studies that investigate the link between EMF and AD at the cellular and behavioural level, and highlights the potential benefits of EMF as an innovative approach for the treatment of AD.

AAnti-Inflammatory Effects of Plasma Circulating Exosomes Obtained from Normal-Weight and Obese Subjects on Hepatocytes

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Afrisham ◽  
Sahar Sadegh-Nejadi ◽  
Reza Meshkani ◽  
Solaleh Emamgholipour ◽  
Molood Bagherieh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Cytokines ◽  
Hepg2 Cells ◽  
Human Liver ◽  
Liver Cells ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Human Liver Cells ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Introduction: Obesity is a disorder with low-grade chronic inflammation that plays a key role in the hepatic inflammation and steatosis. Moreover, there are studies to support the role of exosomes in the cellular communications, the regulation of metabolic homeostasis and immunomodulatory activity. Accordingly, we aimed to evaluate the influence of plasma circulating exosomes derived from females with normal-weight and obesity on the secretion of inflammatory cytokines in human liver cells. Methods: Plasma circulating exosomes were isolated from four normal (N-Exo) and four obese (O-Exo) women. The exosomes were characterized and approved for CD63 expression (common exosomal protein marker) and morphology/size using the western blot and TEM methods, respectively. The exosomes were used for stimulation of HepG2 cells in vitro. After 24 h incubation, the protein levels of TNF-α,IL-6, and IL-1β were measured in the culture supernatant of HepG2 cells using the ELISA kit. Results: The protein levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in the cells treated with O-Exo and N-Exo reduced significantly in comparison with control group (P=0.039 and P<0.001 respectively), while significance differences were not found between normal and obese groups (P=0.808, and P=0.978 respectively). However, no significant differences were found between three groups in term of IL-1β levels (P=0.069). Based on the correlation analysis, the protein levels of IL-6 were positively correlated with TNF-α (r 0.978, P<0.001). Conclusion: These findings suggest that plasma circulating exosomes have probably anti-inflammatory properties independently from body mass index and may decrease the secretion of inflammatory cytokines in liver. However, further investigations in vitro and in vivo are needed to address the anti-inflammatory function of N-Exo and O-Exo in human liver cells and/or other cells.

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