scholarly journals Formulation and Development of an Experimental Polishing Paste with Antimicrobial Activity Based on Coturnix coturnix (Codorniz) Eggshell

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Frank Mayta-Tovalino ◽  
Alicia Fernández-Giusti ◽  
Joyce Del Pino ◽  
Daniel Alvitez-Temoche ◽  
Roman Mendoza ◽  
...  

Aim. To formulate and develop a new experimental polishing paste based on Coturnix coturnix eggshell and to evaluate its abrasive, remineralizing, and antibacterial activities. Materials and Methods. The research was experimental, longitudinal, comparative, and prospective. To measure the antibacterial efficacy, analysis units consisted of wells were made. The microorganisms S. aureus, E. coli, E. faecalis, C. albicans, and S. mutans were inoculated with experimental paste (Coturnix coturnix quail eggshell base) and control paste (Universal Polishing and Diamond Excel) consisting of n = 12 for each group. Results. It was found that, among the strains inoculated, the quail paste presented with the highest antimicrobial effectiveness to C. albicans and S. mutans with an average of 8.70 ± 0.14 and 11.65 ± 0.15 mm, respectively. On the other hand, the Universal Polishing paste only had an average of 7.00 ± 0.11 and 8.71 ± 0.11 mm for C. albicans and S. mutans, respectively. Significant differences were observed only in these two strains p < 0.001 . Conclusions. The quail paste demonstrated antimicrobial efficacy against C. albicans and S. mutans compared to control paste, Diamond Excel, and Universal Polishing according to the time and type of microorganism.

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1864-1872
Author(s):  
Prof. Teodora P. Popova

The effect of ionized aqueous solutions (anolytes and catholyte) in the processing of fruits (cherries, morellos, and strawberries) for decontamination has been tested. Freshly prepared analytes and catholyte without the addition of salts were used, as well as stored for 7 months anolytes, prepared with 0.5% NaCl and a combination of 0.5% NaCl and 0.5% Na2CO3. The anolyte prepared with a combination of 0.5% NaCl and 0.5% Na2CO3, as well as the anolyte obtained with 0.5% NaCl, exhibit high antimicrobial activity against the surface microflora of strawberries, cherries, and sour cherries. They inactivate E. coli for 15 minutes. The other species of the fam. Enterobacteriaceae were also affected to the maximum extent, as is the total number of microorganisms, especially in cherries and sour cherries. Even stored for 7 months, they largely retain their antimicrobial properties. Anolyte and catholyte, obtained without the addition of salts, showed a lower effect on the total number of microorganisms, but had a significant effect on Gram-negative bacteria, and especially with regard to the sanitary indicative E. coli.


2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (09n10) ◽  
pp. 925-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dafeng Liu ◽  
Linsen Li ◽  
Jincan Chen ◽  
Zhuo Chen ◽  
Longguang Jiang ◽  
...  

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is an effective mean for killing bacteria in this era of increasing multi-antibiotic resistance, and possesses a number of unique advantages. Much effort has been devoted to the development a key component of aPDT photosensitizers (PSs). We synthesized a series of PSs with different positive charges (ZnPc(Lys)[Formula: see text], where [Formula: see text] 3, 5, 7, and studied their antibacterial activities and mechanisms against Escherichia coli (E. coli). Interestingly, the ZnPc(Lys)[Formula: see text] derivative showed stronger antibacterial effect (MIC = 25.3 [Formula: see text]M) than the other two PSs (MICs = 50.6 [Formula: see text]M), even though this PS did not have the highest uptake on bacteria among these PSs. It was ZnPc(Lys)[Formula: see text] that possessed the highest bacterial uptake. ZnPc(Lys)[Formula: see text] was found to have the highest monomeric fractions (62.0%) on bacteria surface than the other two PSs (37.9% for [Formula: see text] 3 and 33.9% [Formula: see text] = 7). These results clearly demonstrate that PS conformation on bacterial surface as a key parameter determining antibacterial efficacy of PSs. Other mechanistic aspects of photodynamic effects, including PS binding kinetics, bacterial surface hydrophobicity, zeta potential of bacteria, membrane permeability and bacterial signaling pathways were also studied.


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Samiyarsih ◽  
NUR FITRIANTO ◽  
ELLY PROKLAMASININGSIH ◽  
JUWARNO ◽  
JUNI SAFITRI MULJOWATI

Abstract. Samiyarsih S, Fitrianto N, Proklamasiningsih E, Juwarno, Muljowati JS. 2020. Phytochemical diversity and antimicrobial properties of methanol extract of several cultivars of Catharanthus roseus using GC-MS. Biodiversitas 21: 1332-1344. Catharanthus roseus (L.) G is an important medicinal plant to evaluate the possibility of novel pharmaceuticals since most of the bacterial pathogens are developing resistance against antibiotics. This research aimed to determine the phytochemical diversity of methanol extract of eight cultivars of C. roseus and to evaluate for possible antimicrobial (antifungal and antibacterial) activities. It is the first research to compare phytochemicals and antimicrobial potential among C. roseus cultivars. The compound obtained was screened by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) method. While agar-well disc diffusion method was employed to measure antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger. Based on GC-MS analysis, a total of 18 significantly different metabolite compounds. The abundances of phytochemical compounds (18 classes total) in each cultivar were Dark Pink (66%), Pink (50%), Purple Pink (44%), Pale Pink (27%), White (44%), Milky White (50%), Whitish pink (50%) and Pinkish Red (55%). The leaves extracts showed antimicrobial activity with inhibition zones ranging from 6.40-22.00 mm and 3.35-8.20 mm, respectively. The best antimicrobial activity against E. coli, S. aureus, A. flavus, and A. niger with the zone of inhibition 16.10±1.67 mm, 22.00±0.33 mm, 6.05±0.67 mm and 8.20±0.50 mm respectively by Dark Pink cultivar.


2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (6(138)) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Aylin Yildiz ◽  
Riza Atav ◽  
Mine Aydin

In this study, after the synthesis of zinc cyclohexane mono carboxylate, its chemical structure was analysed with FTIR and TGA. Then electrospun polyvinylpyrrolidone nanofibres containing zinc cyclohexane mono carboxylate were produced and antibacterial properties of the nanowebs obtained were investigated for their use in the textile field When the FTIR results of the nanofibres containing different concentrations of zinc cyclohexane monocarbocylate are examined, an –OH peak similar to that of PVP fibres is noticed. These results clearly indicate that zinc cyclohexane monocarboxylate is included in PVP. When the TGA spectra of CHMCZn-doped nanofibres at different ratios are examined, it is seen that they give more similar results than polyvinylprolidone nanofibres alone. According to the SEM-EDX analyses, it was observed that the fibre diameters obtained were in the range of 145 - 947 nm. On the other hand, antimicrobial activity against B. subtilis, S. aureus and E. coli strains was detected, found regardless of the CHMCZn concentration.


Author(s):  
N. Kurhaluk ◽  
H. Tkachenko ◽  
V. Honcharenko ◽  
V. Nachychko ◽  
A. Prokopiv ◽  
...  

A convincing number of investigations that indicate that thymol with other metabolites exhibited potent antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiparasitic properties prompted us to verify the antibacterial efficacy of four species and one interspecific hybrid of the Thymus genus collected in the western part of Ukraine against Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus (ATCC® 29213™) strain. Considering the points highlighted above and based on previous results obtained in our laboratory, in the current study, we decided to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of five ethanol extracts obtained from leaves of Thymus representatives against Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus (ATCC® 29213™) strain. Fresh leaves were washed, weighed, crushed, and homogenized in 96 % ethanol (in proportion 1:19) at room temperature. The extracts were then filtered and investigated for their antimicrobial activity. Antimicrobial activity was determined using the agar disk diffusion assay. The ethanol extracts obtained from leaves of Thymus plants showed different antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus (ATCC® 29213™) strain. The antibacterial activity of extracts was greatest for Th. serpyllum followed by Th. pannonicus followed by Th. pulegioides, Th. alpestris, and then by Th. x porcii. Since the antibacterial effectiveness of medicinal plants varies dramatically depending on the phytochemical characteristics of plant families and subfamilies, it is not surprising to note the difference in this efficacy even when using samples taken from the same plant, but from two different regions. The antimicrobial activity of the crude ethanol extracts obtained from leaves of Thymus plants may be attributed to specific compounds or a combination of compounds. The present study lays the basis for future research, to validate the possible use of Thymus species as a candidate in the treatment of infections caused by Staphylococcus aureusin medicine and veterinary.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Marta Bregón-Villahoz ◽  
Maria-Dolores Moragues ◽  
Inés Arrieta-Aguirre ◽  
Mikel Azkargorta ◽  
Lucía Lainz ◽  
...  

Purpose. Some microbiota patterns have been associated with favorable IVF prognosis and others with pathological conditions. The endometrial fluid aspirate (EFA) contains antibacterial proteins that are enriched in implantative IVF cycles, but the antimicrobial effect of EFA has not been addressed. We aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of the human endometrial fluid during the natural cycle. Methods. EFA was obtained through an embryo transfer catheter in 38 women, aged 18-40 years, with regular cycles attending to a fertility clinic. The antimicrobial activity of EFAs was tested against two strains of Staphylococcus aureus; one strain each of Streptococcus agalactiae, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae; and three yeasts (Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and Candida krusei). Results. All samples exhibited antibacterial activity against S. aureus. In addition, 32.4% of EFAs were active against one of the other microorganisms assayed, 16.2% against two, and 5.4% against four of them. In contrast, none exhibited antibacterial activity against E. coli or K. pneumoniae. The antimicrobial activity differs considerably between EFA samples, and we failed to observe a cycle-related pattern. Conclusions. EFA presented two antimicrobial activity patterns: (a) one common to all the samples, exhibiting activity against S. aureus and lack of activity against E. coli and K. pneumoniae, and (b) an individualized pattern, showing activity against some of the other microorganisms tested. The intensity of antibacterial activity differs between EFA samples. Our data suggest that the uterine microbiota is controlled by means of endometrial fluid components.


F1000Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1200
Author(s):  
Cecilia Barba Guevara ◽  
Luis Montaluisa ◽  
María Elena Maldonado Rodriguez

Background: This research was carried out in order to study the antimicrobial effectiveness of crude latex of two varieties of "Sangre de Drago": Croton lechleri Muller Arg. and Croton urucurana Baill and compare that effectiveness to the antimicrobial activity of the alcoholic extracts of its leaves and bark.  Methods: The activity of the alcoholic extracts and latex were evaluated against bacterial strains of Staphylococcus epidermidis, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. The extraction of the alcoholic extracts (20% Tincture) of the leaves, bark and latex from the two Croton species was carried out by maceration using 70% alcohol as a menstruum, at room temperature, for 2 to 7 days, with shaking at least twice a day.  A 20% tincture was obtained, from which the physical and chemical parameters were determined as indicated by the Ecuadorian Quality Control Standard for natural medicinal products. Results: It was found that both the alcoholic extracts of the plant material and the crude latex indicate antimicrobial activity for S. epidermidis, moderate antimicrobial activity for B. subtilis and no antimicrobial activity for E. coli. The moderate antimicrobial activity against B. subtilis, at doses of 125 p.p.m., is in line with the findings of previous studies by other authors.  Conclusions: he antimicrobial activity of the latex of the two species against S. epidermidis is not registered in literature and, the negative antimicrobial activity for E. coli does not agree with what has been reported by previous studies.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina L. Páez ◽  
Claudia M. Bazán ◽  
María E. Bongiovanni ◽  
Judith Toneatto ◽  
Inés Albesa ◽  
...  

The prevalence of antibiotic resistance has resulted in the need for new approaches to be developed to combat previously easily treatable infections. The main aim of this work was to establish the potential of the syntheticα-diimine chromium(III) and ruthenium(II) complexes (where theα-diimine ligands are bpy = 2,2-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, and dppz = dipyrido[3,2-a:2′,3′-c]-phenazine) like [Cr(phen)3]3+, [Cr(phen)2(dppz)]3+, [Ru(phen)3]2+, and [Ru(bpy)3]2+as antibacterial agents by generating oxidative stress. The [Cr(phen)3]3+and [Cr(phen)2(dppz)]3+complexes showed activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) ranging from 0.125 μg/mL to 1 μg/mL, while [Ru(phen)3]2+and [Ru(bpy)3]2+do not exhibit antimicrobial activity against the two bacterial genera studied at the concentration range used. When ciprofloxacin was combined with [Cr(phen)3]3+for the inhibition ofStaphylococcus aureusandEscherichia coli, an important synergistic effect was observed, FIC 0.066 forS. aureusand FIC 0.064 forE. coli. The work described here shows that chromium(III) complexes are bactericidal forS. aureusandE. coli. Our results indicate thatα-diimine chromium(III) complexes may be interesting to open new paths for metallodrug chemotherapy against different bacterial genera since some of these complexes have been found to exhibit remarkable antibacterial activities.


Author(s):  
S. DHANARAJ ◽  
S. S. M. UMAMAGESWARI ◽  
M. MALAVIKA ◽  
G. BHUVANESHWARI

Objective: To compare the antibacterial activity of honey against aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Methods: Honey is extracted from the honey comb by trained persons. Antimicrobial activity of honey is performed by Agar Cup Diffusion technique for 3 bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and Clostridium perfringens. Results: By performing the technique with proper guidance, it is observed that the Staphylococcus aureus specimen shows sensitivity to honey whereas the other two specimens Escherichia coli and clostridium perfringens doesn’t show any sensitivity to honey. Conclusion: Due to its vast antibacterial activity of honey, it can be used along with other antibiotics to increase its efficiency.


Author(s):  
K. G. DHANUSH ◽  
S. S. M. UMAMAGESWARI ◽  
M. MALAVIKA ◽  
G. BHUVANESHWARI

Objective: To compare the antibacterial activity of garlic against aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Methods: Antimicrobial activity of garlic is performed by Agar cup diffusion technique for 3 bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and clostridium perfringens. Results: By performing the technique with proper guidance, it is observed that the Staphylococcus aureus specimen shows sensitivity to garlic whereas the other two specimens Escherichia coli and clostridium perfringens doesn’t show any sensitivity to garlic. Conclusion: Due to its vast antibacterial activity of garlic, it can be used along with other antibiotics to increase its efficiency.


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