scholarly journals Antibacterial activity of aromatic plants essential oils from Serbia against the Listeria monocytogenes

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Klaus ◽  
Damir Beatovic ◽  
Miomir Niksic ◽  
Slavica Jelacic ◽  
Tanja Petrovic

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of selected essential oils for the control of the growth and survival of pathogenic bacteria Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 19112 and Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 19115, which are of significant importance in food hygiene. Essential oils extracted from Salvia officinalis L., Rosmarinus officinalis L., Majorana hortensis Moench., Thymus vulgaris L., Carum carvi L., Pimpinella anisum L. and Coriandrum sativum L. were evaluated. Antibacterial activity was done by the disk diffusion method in the presence of pure essential oils and four suspensions in alcohol. The best results obtained with Thymus vulgaris and Majorana hortensis essential oils, which were acting microbicidaly on both observed strains of Listeria monocytogenes, even in the small concentration. Because some of the essential oils were highly inhibitory even in small quantities to selected pathogenic bacteria, they may provide alternatives to conventional antimicrobial additives in foods. .

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo Fratini ◽  
Margherita Giusti ◽  
Simone Mancini ◽  
Francesca Pisseri ◽  
Basma Najar ◽  
...  

AbstractStaphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci are among the major causes of mastitis in sheep. The main goal of this research was to determine the in vitro antibacterial activity of several essential oils (EOs, n 30), then five of them were chosen and tested alone and in blends against staphylococci isolates. Five bacteria were isolated from episodes of ovine mastitis (two S. aureus and three S. xylosus). Biochemical and molecular methods were employed to identify the isolates and disk diffusion method was performed to determine their antimicrobial-resistance profile. The relative percentage of the main constituents in the tested essential oils and their blends was detected by GC-EIMS analysis. Antibacterial and bactericidal effectiveness of essential oils and blends were evaluated through minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC). All of them showed sensitivity to the used antimicrobials. The EOs with the highest antibacterial activity were those belonging to the Lamiaceae family characterized by high concentrations of thymol, carvacrol and its precursor p-cymene, together with cinnamon EO, rich in cinnamaldehyde. In terms of both MIC and MBC values, the blend composed by Thymus capitatus EO 40%, Cinnamomum zeylanicum EO 20%, Thymus serpyllum EO 20% and Satureja montana EO 20% was found to be the most effective against all the isolates. Some essential oils appear to represent, at least in vitro, a valid tool against ovine mastitis pathogens. Some blends showed a remarkable effectiveness than the single oils, highlighting a synergistic effect in relation to the phytocomplex.


PHARMACON ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 252
Author(s):  
Sela S Lempoy ◽  
Widya A Lolo ◽  
Paulina V. Y. Yamlean

ABSTRACT Sponges are one source of producing bioactive components from the sea. Bacteria Symbiosis with sponges are thought to have the potential to produce bioactive compounds that have been isolated from sponges. One of the potential of bioactive compounds which have been found and developed from sponges was antibacterial. The aim of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity of bacteria associated with Phyllospongia lamellose sponges against pathogenic bacteria namely Staphylococcus aureus and Esherichia coli and then proceed with identification of biochemistry in isolates which showed the greatest inhibitory activity. Three isolates of sponges symbiont bacteria were obtained through the isolation and purification stage which were then followed by testing of antibacterial activity with paper disk diffusion method. The antibacterial test results showed the diameter of the inhibitory zone against Staphylococcus aureus, were: SL1(8.67 mm), SL2 (9.33 mm) and SL3(9.00 mm) categorized as medium. Whereas the inhibiotion zone shown on Esherichia coli bacteria is also classified as medium, were: SL1(9.67 mm), SL2 (9.00 mm) and SL3 (9.33 mm). The three isolates continued to the identification stage biochemically. Each isolation was assumed as follows: Desulfotomaculum (SL1), Brochothrix (SL2) and Sulfidobacillus (SL3). Keyword         :Phyllospongia lamellose, isolation, biochemically identification ABSTRAK Spons merupakan salah satu sumber penghasil komponen bioaktif yang berasal dari laut. Bakteri yang bersimbiosis dengan spons diduga memiliki potensi dalam menghasilkan senyawa-senyawa bioaktif yang telah diisolasi dari spons. Potensi senyawa bioaktif yang telah ditemukan dan dikembangkan dari spons salah satunya ialah sebagai antibakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri dari bakteri yang berasosiasi dengan spons Phyllospongia lamellose terhadap bakteri patogen yakni Staphylococcus aureus dan Escherichia coli dan kemudian dilanjutkan dengan identifikasi secara biokimia pada isolat yang menunjukkan daya hambat terbesar. Diperoleh 3 isolat bakteri simbion spons melalui tahap isolasi dan purifikasi yang kemudian dilanjutkan dengan pengujian aktivitas antibakteri melalui metode difusi kertas cakram. Hasil uji antibakteri menunjukkan diameter zona hambat terhadap bakteri Staphylococcus aureus yaitu: SL1(8.67 mm), SL2(9.33 mm) dan SL3 (9.00 mm) termasuk dalam kategori sedang. Sedangkan zona hambat yang ditunjukkan terhadap bakteri Escherichia coli juga tergolong kategori sedang yaitu: SL1(9.67 mm), SL2(9.00 mm) dan SL3 (9.33 mm). Ketiga isolat dilanjutkan ke tahap identifikasi secara biokimia. Masing-masing isolat diduga sebagai berikut: Desulfotomaculum (SL1), Brochothrix (SL2) dan Sulfidobacillus (SL3). Kata kunci          :Phyllospongia lamellose, isolasi, identifikasi biokimia.


Author(s):  
PURIT PATTANAPANIT ◽  
SUNISA MITHONGLANG ◽  
SUNITA MITHONGLANG ◽  
SURACHAI TECHAOEI

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of volatile oils from aromatic plants against pathogenic bacteria.Methods: Thai aromatic plants such as Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth (Patchouli oil), Cymbopogon nardus Rendle (Citronella grass oil), Pelargoniumroseum (Geranium oil), Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merrill and Perry (clove oil), Cinnamomum spp.(cinnamon oil), and Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf.(lemongrass oil) were selected. Essential oils were obtained by water distillation and were stored at 4°C until use. Five human pathogenic bacteria wereobtained from Thai traditional Medicine College, Rajamangala University of Technology, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcusaureus, methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The antibacterial activity of volatile oils was determined by disc-diffusionassay. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of each essential oil were determined.Results: Our study showed that 10% of essential oil from Cinnamomum spp. was the most potential against S. aureus, MRSA, and E. coli when assayedby disc-diffusion method with inhibition zones ranging from 37.66±0.57 to 45.33±1.15 mm and from 29.33±0.57 to 36.00±1.00 for lemongrass oilwith MIC and MBC of 1.25%.Conclusion: From this study, it can be concluded that some essential oils have potential antibacterial activity. The present investigation providessupport to the antibacterial properties of essential oils and will be applied to health-care product as aroma antibacterial products.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1304-1309
Author(s):  
Hamed A. Ghramh ◽  
Rahmah N. Al-Qthanin ◽  
Zubair Ahmad ◽  
Essam H. Ibrahim ◽  
Mona Kilany ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTThis article reports on the silver nanoparticles (AaAgNPs) that were green-synthesized by using Artemisia annua L. extract (AaExt) and their collective biological applications. Active biomolecules in the extract and extract containing AgNPs were characterized using Fourier-transform-infrared-spectroscopy (FTIR) and AgNPs were monitored by UV/vis spectroscopy and SEM (scanning electron microscopy) analysis. The size of the particle is around 100 nm. The antibacterial activity was measured by the disk diffusion method against the Gram-negative/positive pathogenic bacteria. The extract and extract containing AgNPs showed a significant antibacterial activity. Cytotoxic potential of the synthesized AgNPs was analyzed against the rat splenocytes. The results showed that there were cytotoxic effects of A. annua leaves extract but stimulatory effects when the extract contained AgNPs on normal splenocytes. Extract of A. annua showed very little increase in liver enzymes. Regarding the larvicidal activity, the extract containing AgNPs was more effective than the crude leaves extract against 4th instar larvae of Culex pipiens (LC50 = 171.378 ppm) compared to the plant extract (LC50 = 5389.726 ppm) by about 31.449 folds.


2007 ◽  
Vol 70 (11) ◽  
pp. 2626-2630 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. FIROUZI ◽  
S. S. SHEKARFOROUSH ◽  
A. H. K. NAZER ◽  
Z. BORUMAND ◽  
A. R. JOOYANDEH

The in vitro effects of plant essential oils (EOs) against pathogenic bacteria are well known, yet few studies have addressed the effects of these compounds against pathogens associated with ready-to-cook foods. Experiments were conducted to determine the effectiveness of oregano and nutmeg EOs on the growth and survival of Yersinia enterocolitica and Listeria monocytogenes in broth culture and in Iranian barbecued chicken. Ready-to-cook Iranian barbecued chicken was prepared according to the common practice with 1, 2, and 3 μl/g of oregano and nutmeg EOs. The test and control (without EOs) samples were inoculated with Y. enterocolitica and L. monocytogenes to a final concentration of 6 to 7 log CFU/g and stored at 3, 8, and 20°C. Microorganisms were counted just before and at 24, 48, and 72 h after storage based on growth on Yersinia selective agar supplemented with cefsulodine, igrasan, and novobiocin and on Listeria selective agar supplemented with nalidixic acid and acriflavin. In the broth culture system, the nutmeg EO had a greater effect on L. monocytogenes (MIC = 0.20 μl/ml) than did the oregano EO (MIC = 0.26 μl/ml). However, the oregano EO had a greater effect on Y. enterocolitica (MIC = 0.16 μl/ml) than did the nutmeg EO (MIC = 0.25 μl/ml). In ready-to-cook Iranian barbecued chicken, the log CFU per gram of both bacteria after up to 72 h of incubation was not decreased significantly by various combinations of oregano and nutmeg EOs (1, 2, and 3 μl/g) and storage temperatures (3, 8, and 20°C) when compared with control samples (without EOs). Although examination of spices in culture media can yield accurate microbiological data, without complementary tests in foods these data are of limited value for assessing food safety.


Author(s):  
Leila Lakhdar ◽  
Abdellah Farah ◽  
Idriss Lahlou ◽  
Sana Rida ◽  
Amal Bouziane ◽  
...  

<p><strong>Objective: </strong><em>Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans </em>(<em>Aa</em>) serotype b JP2 clone is a highly virulent strain, considered as a major etiologic agent in aggressive periodontitis in patients of African descent, such as Moroccan adolescents. Antibiotics have been and continue to be the only effective treatment of periodontal infections caused by this periodontal bacterium. However, today there is enough scientific evidence on the existence of an increased resistance of oral bacteria to antibiotics. Therefore, the search for new natural agents, that are safe and effective, such "essential oils," has become a necessity. The present study was conducted to evaluate the <em>in vitro</em> antibacterial activities of three selected essential oils from Moroccan aromatic medicinal plants (<em>Origanum compactum</em>, <em>Thymus vulgaris</em> and <em>Cymbopogon martinii</em>) against clinical Moroccan isolate of <em>Aa </em>JP2 strain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Antibacterial activity of essential oils was investigated using agar well diffusion method, then measured using broth microdilution method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All the selected essential oils exhibited significant antibacterial activity on the highly pathogenic JP2 strain of <em>Aa</em>. Essential oil of <em>Origanum compactum</em> was found to be the most effective with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) value of 0.03% (v/v) and a minimum bactericidal concentration value (MBC) of 0.07%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present findings indicate the possibility of exploiting these essential oils as potential antimicrobial agents in treatment of aggressive periodontitis associated to this pathogen.</p>


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