The differential effects of atorvastatin co-administered with ampicillin on the bacterial growth and biofilm formation of Staphylococcus aureus

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 178-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Vincent M. Manalo ◽  
Vivien Joyce D. Josol ◽  
Nina G. Gloriani
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Differential Effects

scholarly journals Inhibition of Biofilm Formation by Esomeprazole in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus

2012 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 4360-4364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vandana Singh ◽  
Vaneet Arora ◽  
M. Jahangir Alam ◽  
Kevin W. Garey
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Antibiofilm Activity ◽  
Biofilm Growth ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conventional Antibiotics ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus

ABSTRACTStaphylococcus aureusandPseudomonas aeruginosaare common nosocomial pathogens responsible for biofilm-associated infections. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI), such as esomeprazole, may have novel antimicrobial properties. The objective of this study was to assess whether esomeprazole prevents sessile bacterial growth and biofilm formation and whether it may have synergistic killing effects with standard antibiotics. The antibiofilm activity of esomeprazole at 0.25 mM was tested against two strains each ofS. aureusandP. aeruginosa. Bacterial biofilms were prepared using a commercially available 96-peg-plate Calgary biofilm device. Sessile bacterial CFU counts and biomass were assessed during 72 hours of esomeprazole exposure. The killing activities after an additional 24 hours of vancomycin (againstS. aureus) and meropenem (againstP. aeruginosa) treatment with or without preexposure to esomeprazole were also assessed by CFU and biomass analyses.P. aeruginosaandS. aureusstrains exposed to esomeprazole displayed decreased sessile bacterial growth and biomass (P< 0.001, each parameter). After 72 h of exposure, there was a 1-log10decrease in the CFU/ml of esomeprazole-exposedP. aeruginosaandS. aureusstrains compared to controls (P< 0.001). After 72 h of exposure, measured absorbance was 100% greater inP. aeruginosacontrol strains than in esomeprazole-exposed strains (P< 0.001). Increased killing and decreased biomass were observed for esomeprazole-treated bacteria compared to untreated controls exposed to conventional antibiotics (P< 0.001, each parameter). Reduced biofilm growth after 24 h was visibly apparent by light micrographs forP. aeruginosaandS. aureusisolates exposed to esomeprazole compared to untreated controls. In conclusion, esomeprazole demonstrated an antibiofilm effect against biofilm-producingS. aureusandP. aeruginosa.

scholarly journals Prodigiosin inhibits bacterial growth and virulence factors as a potential physiological response to interspecies competition

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0253445
Author(s):  
Chee-Hoo Yip ◽  
Sobina Mahalingam ◽  
Kiew-Lian Wan ◽  
Sheila Nathan
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Virulence Factors ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Bacterial Virulence ◽  
Protease Production ◽  
Natural Soil ◽  
Microbial Competition

Prodigiosin, a red linear tripyrrole pigment, has long been recognised for its antimicrobial property. However, the physiological contribution of prodigiosin to the survival of its producing hosts still remains undefined. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the biological role of prodigiosin from Serratia marcescens, particularly in microbial competition through its antimicrobial activity, towards the growth and secreted virulence factors of four clinical pathogenic bacteria (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Enterococcus faecalis, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) as well as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Prodigiosin was first extracted from S. marcescens and its purity confirmed by absorption spectrum, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrophotometry (LC-MS/MS). The extracted prodigiosin was antagonistic towards all the tested bacteria. A disc-diffusion assay showed that prodigiosin is more selective towards Gram-positive bacteria and inhibited the growth of MRSA, S. aureus and E. faecalis and Gram-negative E. coli. A minimum inhibitory concentration of 10 μg/μL of prodigiosin was required to inhibit the growth of S. aureus, E. coli and E. faecalis whereas > 10 μg/μL was required to inhibit MRSA growth. We further assessed the effect of prodigiosin towards bacterial virulence factors such as haemolysin and production of protease as well as on biofilm formation. Prodigiosin did not inhibit haemolysis activity of clinically associated bacteria but was able to reduce protease activity for MRSA, E. coli and E. faecalis as well as decrease E. faecalis, Salmonella Typhimurium and E. coli biofilm formation. Results of this study show that in addition to its role in inhibiting bacterial growth, prodigiosin also inhibits the bacterial virulence factor protease production and biofilm formation, two strategies employed by bacteria in response to microbial competition. As clinical pathogens were more resistant to prodigiosin, we propose that prodigiosin is physiologically important for S. marcescens to compete against other bacteria in its natural soil and surface water environments.

scholarly journals The Topical Tranexamic Acid Have Potential Hazard of Promoting Biofilm Formation of Staphylococcus aureus in Microenvironment of the Prosthetic Joint

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Feiyang Zhang ◽  
Wenjun Dong ◽  
Fengyan Wang ◽  
Jinlong Yu ◽  
Feng Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Tranexamic Acid ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Knee Prosthesis ◽  
Perioperative Period ◽  
Local Injection ◽  
Prosthesis Infection ◽  
Prosthetic Joint ◽  
Topical Tranexamic Acid

Background. Perioperative topical tranexamic acid as antifibrinolytic agent is often used for total joint replacement to reduce bleeding currently. Staphylococcus aureus was the most common isolates from perioperative infection of prosthetic joint. The influence of topical application with tranexamic acid on the incidence of acute prosthetic joint infection of Staphylococcus aureus has not been clarified. Methods. Mouse model of Staphylococcus aureus knee prosthesis infection was constructed. Tranexamic acid was intra-articular injected during the perioperative period. CFU counting from tissue and implant sample was evaluated 3 days and 7 days after inoculating of Staphylococcus aureus. Bacterial growth curve, biofilm formation, aggregation, and plasmin inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus were tested with tranexamic acid added to the synovial culture medium. Results. There were no significant differences of CFU counting from tissue and implant samples in knee prosthesis infection after a single local injection of tranexamic acid at the postoperative 3 or 7 days. The amount of bacterial colonization on the surface of implant increased after 3 days’ continuous local injection of tranexamic acid. Tranexamic acid has no effect on bacterial growth at the concentration (10 mg/ml) of clinical application, but it can inhibit bacterial aggregation and mildly inhibit biofilm formation. Plasmin can significantly inhibit biofilm formation which can be revised by adding tranexamic acid. Conclusion. Although continuous local injection of tranexamic acid can promote the biofilm formation of Staphylococcus aureus on the surface of articular implant, it has clinical safety for using one single local injection of tranexamic acid during the perioperative period.

The Study of Bacillus Subtils Antimicrobial Activity on Some of the Pathological Isolates

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussein A Kadhum ◽  
Thualfakar H Hasan2
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Bacterial Pathogens ◽  
Inhibitory Ability ◽  
Selection Of

The study involved the selection of two isolates from Bacillus subtilis to investigate their inhibitory activity against some bacterial pathogens. B sub-bacteria were found to have a broad spectrum against test bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They were about 23-30 mm and less against Klebsiella sp. The sensitivity of some antibodies was tested on the test samples. The results showed that the inhibitory ability of bacterial growth in the test samples using B. subtilis extract was more effective than the antibiotics used.

Biological Evaluation of Selected 1,2,3-triazole Derivatives as Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Agents

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (24) ◽  
pp. 2186-2191
Author(s):  
Lialyz Soares Pereira André ◽  
Renata Freire Alves Pereira ◽  
Felipe Ramos Pinheiro ◽  
Aislan Cristina Rheder Fagundes Pascoal ◽  
Vitor Francisco Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Community Environments ◽  
Scanning Electron

Background: Resistance to antimicrobial agents is a major public health problem, being Staphylococcus aureus prevalent in infections in hospital and community environments and, admittedly, related to biofilm formation in biotic and abiotic surfaces. Biofilms form a complex and structured community of microorganisms surrounded by an extracellular matrix adhering to each other and to a surface that gives them even more protection from and resistance against the action of antimicrobial agents, as well as against host defenses. Methods: Aiming to control and solve these problems, our study sought to evaluate the action of 1,2,3- triazoles against a Staphylococcus aureus isolate in planktonic and in the biofilm form, evaluating the activity of this triazole through Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) tests. We have also performed cytotoxic evaluation and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) of the biofilms under the treatment of the compound. The 1,2,3-triazole DAN 49 showed bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity (MIC and MBC 128 μg/mL). In addition, its presence interfered with the biofilm formation stage (1/2 MIC, p <0.000001) and demonstrated an effect on young preformed biofilm (2 MICs, p <0.05). Results: Scanning Electron Microscopy images showed a reduction in the cell population and the appearance of deformations on the surface of some bacteria in the biofilm under treatment with the compound. Conclusion: Therefore, it was possible to conclude the promising anti-biofilm potential of 1,2,3-triazole, demonstrating the importance of the synthesis of new compounds with biological activity.

Penggunaan Limbah Logam Tembaga yang Didaur Ulang untuk Antibakteri dan Degradasi Metil Merah Secara Fotolisis

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Ariyetti Ariyetti ◽  
Muhammad Nasir ◽  
Safni Safni ◽  
Syukri Darajat
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Silver Nitrate ◽  
Copper Sulfate ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Methyl Red ◽  
Copper Metal ◽  
Sulfate Hydrate ◽  
Red Dye ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus

<p><em>Metil merah merupakan salah satu zat warna golongan azo yang sering digunakan dalam industri dan laboratorium. Penggunaan metil merah dapat menimbulkan efek terhadap kesehatan dan lingkungan. Oleh sebab itu dilakukan metode fotodegradasi dengan menggunakan semikonduktor dan radiasi sinar tampak. Semikonduktor yang digunakan yaitu berbahan dasar tembaga sulfat hidrat dan perak nitrat. Prekusor tembaga sulfat hidrat dibuat dari pengolahan limbah logam tembaga hasil pemotongan tembaga yang ada di bengkel Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (LIPI) Bandung. Bahan semikonduktor juga memiliki kemampuan dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri. Hasil optimum yang didapatkan dalam proses fotodegradasi dan antibakteri merupakan gabungan antara kedua prekusor tembaga sulfat hidrat dan perak nitrat dengan bantuan penyinaran. Kemampuan dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri didapatkan persentase kematian 100 % untuk masing-masing bakteri, yaitu Escherichia coli dan Staphylococcus aureus. Aktifitas fotokatalitiknya dengan konsentrasi semikonduktor 10 ppm untuk mendegradasi zat warna metil merah 5 ppm, selama 23 jam, dimana persentase degradasi yang didapatkan dengan penyinaran lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan tanpa penyinaran. Pengaruh pH larutan terhadap degradasi metil merah yaitu optimum pada pH 12 (basa).</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p><p><em>Methyl red is one of the azo group dyes that is often used in industry and laboratories. The use of methyl red can have an effect on health and the environment. Therefore photodegradation method is done by using semiconductor and visible light radiation. The semiconductor used is based on copper sulfate hydrate and silver nitrate. The copper sulphate hydrate precursor is made from the processing of copper-cut copper metal waste in the workshop of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) in Bandung. Semiconductor materials also have the ability to inhibit bacterial growth. The optimum results obtained in the photodegradation and antibacterial process are a combination of both copper sulfate hydrate precursor and silver nitrate with the help of irradiation. The ability to inhibit bacterial growth obtained 100% mortality for each bacterium, namely Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Photocatalytic activity with 10 ppm semiconductor concentration to degrade methyl red dye 5 ppm, for 23 hours, where the percentage of degradation obtained by irradiation is higher than without irradiation. The effect of pH of the solution on the degradation of methyl red is optimum at pH 12 (base).</em></p>

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