Simple synthesis of novel magnetic silver polymer nanocomposites with a good separation capacity and intrinsic antibacterial activities with high performance

Two new nanocomposites containing the MnFe2O4 of the unprecedented Ag complexes with N- and S-donor ligands were synthesized. The nanocomposites can be prepared by a simple procedure and use efficiently for antibacterial activity and other purposes.

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HPLC/DAD, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Plectranthus Species (Lamiaceae) Combined with the Chemometric Calculations

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26247665 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (24) ◽

pp. 7665

Author(s):

Fabíola F. G. Rodrigues ◽

Aline A. Boligon ◽

Irwin R. A. Menezes ◽

Fábio F. Galvão-Rodrigues ◽

Gerson J. T. Salazas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Bacterial Infections ◽

High Performance ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Synergistic Effects ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Principal Component ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Plectranthus Amboinicus

The increase in antibiotic resistance and the emergence of new bacterial infections have intensified the research for natural products from plants with associated therapy. This study aimed to verify the antibacterial and antioxidant activity of crude extracts of the genus Plectranthus species, being the first report on the modulation of aminoglycosides antibiotic activity by Plectranthus amboinicus extracts. The chemical composition was obtained by chemical prospecting and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with diode arrangement detector (HPLC/DAD). The antibacterial activities of the extracts alone or in association with aminoglycosides were analyzed using the microdilution test. The antioxidant activity was evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging. The phytochemical prospection allowed the flavonoids, saponins, tannins and triterpenoids to be identified. Quercetin, rutin, gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, catechin, kaempferol, glycosylated kaempferol, quercitrin, and isoquercitrin were identified and quantified. The principal component analysis (PCA) observed the influence of flavonoids and phenolic acids from Plectranthus species on studied activities. Phytochemical tests with the extracts indicated, especially, the presence of flavonoids, confirmed by quantitative analysis by HPLC. The results revealed antibacterial activities, and synergistic effects combined with aminoglycosides, as well as antioxidant potential, especially for P. ornatus species, with IC50 of 32.21 µg/mL. Multivariate analyzes show that the inclusion of data from the antioxidant and antibacterial activity suggests that the antioxidant effect of these species presents a significant contribution to the synergistic effect of phytoconstituents, especially based on the flavonoid contents. The results of this study suggest the antibacterial activity of Plectranthus extracts, as well as their potential in modifying the resistance of the analyzed aminoglycosides.

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Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Artemisia herba-alba Asso Essential Oil from Middle Atlas, Morocco

Phytothérapie ◽

10.3166/phyto-2018-0057 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (S1) ◽

pp. S48-S54

Author(s):

Y. Ez zoubi ◽

S. Lairini ◽

A. Farah ◽

K. Taghzouti ◽

A. El Ouali Lalami

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Foodborne Pathogens ◽

Food Systems ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Culture Collection ◽

Bornyl Acetate ◽

Bacterial Strains ◽

Disk Diffusion Assay ◽

Different Strains

The purpose of this study was to determine the chemical composition and to evaluate the antioxidant and antibacterial effects of the Moroccan Artemisia herba-alba Asso essential oil against foodborne pathogens. The essential oil of Artemisia herba-alba was analyzed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectroscopy. The antibacterial activity was assessed against three bacterial strains isolated from foodstuff and three bacterial strains referenced by the ATCC (American Type Culture Collection) using the disk diffusion assay and the macrodilution method. The antioxidant activity was evaluated using the DPPH (2, 2-diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl) method. The fourteen compounds of the Artemisia herba-alba essential oil were identified; the main components were identified as β-thujone, chrysanthenone, α-terpineol, α-thujone, α-pinene, and bornyl acetate. The results of the antibacterial activity obtained showed a sensitivity of the different strains to Artemisia herba-alba essential oil with an inhibition diameter of 8.50 to 17.00 mm. Concerning the MICs (minimum inhibitory concentrations), the essential oil exhibited much higher antibacterial activity with MIC values of 2.5 μl/ml against Bacillus subtilis ATCC and Lactobacillus sp. The essential oil was found to be active by inhibiting free radicals with an IC50 (concentration of an inhibitor where the response is reduced by half) value of 2.9 μg/ml. These results indicate the possible use of the essential oil on food systems as an effective inhibitor of foodborne pathogens, as a natural antioxidant, and for potential pharmaceutical applications. However, further research is needed in order to determine the toxicity, antibacterial, and antioxidant effects in edible products.

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Microwave assisted synthesis of novel Pyrazole derivatives and their biological evaluation as anti-bacterial agents

Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening ◽

10.2174/1386207323666201019152206 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

Author(s):

Hadis Khodadad ◽

Farhad Hatamjafari ◽

Khalil Pourshamsian ◽

Babak Sadeghi

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Aromatic Aldehydes ◽

Catalytic Amount ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Structural Features ◽

Biological Evaluation ◽

Aureus Strain ◽

Microwave Assisted Synthesis ◽

Pyrazole Derivatives ◽

Microwave Assisted

Aim and Objective: Microwave-assisted condensation of acetophenone 1 and aromatic aldehydes 2 gave chalcone analogs 3, which were cyclized to pyrazole derivatives 6a-f via the reaction with hydrazine hydrate and oxalic acid in the presence of the catalytic amount of acetic acid in ethanol. Materials and Methods: The structural features of the synthesized compounds were characterized by melting point, FT-IR, 1H, 13C NMR and elemental analysis. Results: The antibacterial activities of the synthesized pyrazoles was evaluated against three gram-positive bacteria such as Enterococcus durans, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and two gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium. Conclusion: All the synthesized pyrazoles showed relatively high antibacterial activity against S. aureus strain and none of them demonstrated antibacterial activity against E. coli.

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Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Polymer-Grafted Low-K and High-K Nanoparticles for Dielectric and Electronic Applications

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26102942 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (10) ◽

pp. 2942

Author(s):

Bhausaheb V. Tawade ◽

Ikeoluwa E. Apata ◽

Nihar Pradhan ◽

Alamgir Karim ◽

Dharmaraj Raghavan

Keyword(s):

Energy Density ◽

Polymer Nanocomposites ◽

High Performance ◽

Breakdown Strength ◽

Polymer Nanocomposite ◽

High Energy ◽

Polymer Chains ◽

High Energy Density ◽

Grafted Nanoparticles ◽

Grafting From

The synthesis of polymer-grafted nanoparticles (PGNPs) or hairy nanoparticles (HNPs) by tethering of polymer chains to the surface of nanoparticles is an important technique to obtain nanostructured hybrid materials that have been widely used in the formulation of advanced polymer nanocomposites. Ceramic-based polymer nanocomposites integrate key attributes of polymer and ceramic nanomaterial to improve the dielectric properties such as breakdown strength, energy density and dielectric loss. This review describes the ”grafting from” and ”grafting to” approaches commonly adopted to graft polymer chains on NPs pertaining to nano-dielectrics. The article also covers various surface initiated controlled radical polymerization techniques, along with templated approaches for grafting of polymer chains onto SiO2, TiO2, BaTiO3, and Al2O3 nanomaterials. As a look towards applications, an outlook on high-performance polymer nanocomposite capacitors for the design of high energy density pulsed power thin-film capacitors is also presented.

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In Vitro Anti-Biofilm and Antibacterial Properties of Streptococcus downii sp. nov.

Microorganisms ◽

10.3390/microorganisms9020450 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 450

Author(s):

Maigualida Cuenca ◽

María Carmen Sánchez ◽

Pedro Diz ◽

Lucía Martínez-Lamas ◽

Maximiliano Álvarez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽

Bacterial Load ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Oral Bacteria ◽

Periodontal Pathogens ◽

Biofilm Model ◽

Biofilm Development

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential anti-biofilm and antibacterial activities of Streptococcus downii sp. nov. To test anti-biofilm properties, Streptococcus mutans, Actinomyces naeslundii, Veillonella parvula, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans were grown in a biofilm model in the presence or not of S. downii sp. nov. for up to 120 h. For the potential antibacterial activity, 24 h-biofilms were exposed to S. downii sp. nov for 24 and 48 h. Biofilms structures and bacterial viability were studied by microscopy, and the effect in bacterial load by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. A generalized linear model was constructed, and results were considered as statistically significant at p < 0.05. The presence of S. downii sp. nov. during biofilm development did not affect the structure of the community, but an anti-biofilm effect against S. mutans was observed (p < 0.001, after 96 and 120 h). For antibacterial activity, after 24 h of exposure to S. downii sp. nov., counts of S. mutans (p = 0.019) and A. actinomycetemcomitans (p = 0.020) were significantly reduced in well-structured biofilms. Although moderate, anti-biofilm and antibacterial activities of S. downii sp. nov. against oral bacteria, including some periodontal pathogens, were demonstrated in an in vitro biofilm model.

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A New Supported Manganese-Based Coordination Complex as a Nano-Catalyst for the Synthesis of Indazolophthalazinetriones and Investigation of Its Antibacterial Activity

Chemistry ◽

10.3390/chemistry3030056 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 783-799

Author(s):

Maryam Ariannezhad ◽

Davood Habibi ◽

Somayyeh Heydari ◽

Vahideh Khorramabadi

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Simple Procedure ◽

Condensation Reaction ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Coordination Complex ◽

Bacterial Strains ◽

One Pot ◽

Nano Catalyst ◽

Ft Ir ◽

The One

A new magnetic supported manganese-based coordination complex (Fe3O4@SiO2@CPTMS@MBOL@ Mn) was prepared in consecutive stages and characterized via various techniques (VSM, SEM, TEM, XRD, FT-IR, EDX, TG-DTA, and ICP). To evaluate its application, it was used for synthesis of divers Indazolophthalazinetriones in a simple procedure via the one-pot three-component condensation reaction of aldehydes, dimedone, and phthalhydrazide in ethanol under reflux conditions. The Mn catalyst can be recycled without any noticeable loss in catalytic activity. Additionally, the antibacterial properties of the nano-catalyst were studied against some bacterial strains.

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In VitroActivities of Daptomycin-, Vancomycin-, and Teicoplanin-Loaded Polymethylmethacrylate against Methicillin-Susceptible, Methicillin-Resistant, and Vancomycin-Intermediate Strains of Staphylococcus aureus

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy ◽

10.1128/aac.05312-11 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 55 (12) ◽

pp. 5480-5484 ◽

Cited By ~ 45

Author(s):

Yuhan Chang ◽

Wen-Chien Chen ◽

Pang-Hsin Hsieh ◽

Dave W. Chen ◽

Mel S. Lee ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

High Performance ◽

Low Dose ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

High Dose ◽

Bone Cements ◽

Antibacterial Effects ◽

Methicillin Resistant ◽

Content Type

ABSTRACTThe objective of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial effects of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cements loaded with daptomycin, vancomycin, and teicoplanin against methicillin-susceptibleStaphylococcus aureus(MSSA), methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA), and vancomycin-intermediateStaphylococcus aureus(VISA) strains. Standardized cement specimens made from 40 g PMMA loaded with 1 g (low-dose), 4 g (middle-dose) or 8 g (high-dose) antibiotics were tested for elution characteristics and antibacterial activities. The patterns of release of antibiotics from the cement specimens were evaluated usingin vitrobroth elution assay with high-performance liquid chromatography. The activities of broth elution fluid against differentStaphylococcus aureusstrains (MSSA, MRSA, and VISA) were then determined. The antibacterial activities of all the tested antibiotics were maintained after being mixed with PMMA. The cements loaded with higher dosages of antibiotics showed longer elution periods. Regardless of the antibiotic loading dose, the teicoplanin-loaded cements showed better elution efficacy and provided longer inhibitory periods against MSSA, MRSA, and VISA than cements loaded with the same dose of vancomycin or daptomycin. Regarding the choice of antibiotics for cement loading in the treatment ofStaphylococcus aureusinfection, teicoplanin was superior in terms of antibacterial effects.

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Antibacterial Inhibitory Effects of Punica Granatum Gel on Cariogenic Bacteria: An in vitro Study

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1426 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 152-157 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Grazielle Millo ◽

Apa Juntavee ◽

Ariya Ratanathongkam ◽

Natsajee Nualkaew ◽

Peerapattana, Jomjai ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High Performance ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Inhibitory Effects ◽

Cariogenic Bacteria ◽

Zones Of Inhibition ◽

Time Kill

ABSTRACT Aim This study evaluated the in vitro antibacterial effects of the formulated Punica granatum (PG) gel against Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis, and Lactobacillus casei. Materials and methods The PG extract was dissolved in water at 500 mg/mL. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used for identification and quantification of chemical marker punicalagin. Minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) and time-kill assay (TKA) were investigated. Antibacterial activities of the formulated PG gel, 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) gel and blank gel were tested by measuring the zones of inhibition through agar well diffusion method. Results The HPLC results showed presence of punicalagin at 2023.58 ± 25.29 μg/mL in the aqueous PG extract and at 0.234% (w/w) in the formulated PG gel. The MBC for S. mutans, S. Sanguinis, and L. casei were 250, 125, and 500 mg/mL respectively. The TKA of 500 mg/mL aqueous PG extract showed total inhibition of S. mutans, S. Sanguinis, and L. casei at 6, 1, and 24 hours contact time respectively. Agar well diffusion revealed that for S. mutans, CHX gel > PG gel > blank gel; for S. sanguinis, CHX gel = PG gel > blank gel; for L. casei, CHX gel > PG gel = blank gel. Comparison of the PG gel potency showed that S. sanguinis = S. mutans > L. casei. Conclusion The PG gel equivalent to 0.234% punicalagin (w/w) inhibited S. mutans and S. sanguinis but not L. casei within 24 hours incubation period and has the potential to be used for caries prevention. How to cite this article Millo G, Juntavee A, Ratanathongkam A, Nualkaew N, Peerapattana J, Chatchiwiwattana S. Antibacterial Inhibitory Effects of Punica Granatum Gel on Cariogenic Bacteria: An in vitro Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(2):152-157.

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A comparison of the antibacterial activity of some African black soaps and medicated soaps commonly used for the treatment of bacteria-infected wound

Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development ◽

10.4102/jomped.v1i1.20 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Olufunmiso O. Olajuyigbe ◽

Morenike O. Adeoye-Isijola ◽

Otunola Adedayo

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Inhibitory Concentration ◽

Waste Product ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Traditional Use ◽

E Coli ◽

African Black ◽

Soap Production ◽

Inhibition Zones ◽

Better Than

Background: Black soap is a medicinal product that could be harnessed for economic purpose if properly packaged, and misconception about its traditional use by herbalists is thrown overboard.Aims: To promote the relevance of these soaps for economic development, this study compared the antibacterial activity of black soaps with medicated soaps widely used against bacterial infections.Methods: The antibacterial activities of these soap samples were determined by agar diffusion and macrobroth dilution methods.Results: In this study, the statistical analysis of the inhibition zones showed that black soaps were significantly (p < 0.05) more active than medicated soaps used against the test bacterial isolates. The black soaps inhibited and killed the isolates better than the medicated soaps at the different concentrations used. The minimum inhibitory concentration for Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterococcus faecalis ranged between 0.125 mg/mL and 2 mg/mL, Staphylococcus aureus (0.25–4) mg/mL, Escherichia coli (0.125–4) mg/mL and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (1–4) mg/mL. The result showed that K. pneumoniae and E. faecalis were the most susceptible, followed by E. faecalis > E. coli > S. aureus > P. aeruginosa.Conclusion: As a valuable medicinal output derivable from organic waste product that could be converted to wealth, African black soap production, utilisation and commercialisation have tremendous economic potentials. These soaps showed significant antibacterial activity greater than those of the medicated soaps. Hence, their use could be a better option in place of commercially available medicated and antiseptic soaps because of the degree of antibacterial activities they exhibited.

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Antifungal and Antibacterial Metabolites from a French Poplar Type Propolis

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2015/319240 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Séverine Boisard ◽

Anne-Marie Le Ray ◽

Anne Landreau ◽

Marie Kempf ◽

Viviane Cassisa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Antifungal Activity ◽

Antimicrobial Effect ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Dilution Method ◽

Agar Dilution Method ◽

Gram Positive ◽

Weak Activity ◽

Agar Dilution

During this study, thein vitroantifungal and antibacterial activities of different extracts (aqueous and organic) obtained from a French propolis batch were evaluated. Antifungal activity was evaluated by broth microdilution on three pathogenic strains:Candida albicans, C. glabrata, andAspergillus fumigatus. Antibacterial activity was assayed using agar dilution method on 36 Gram-negative and Gram-positive strains includingStaphylococcus aureus. Organic extracts showed a significant antifungal activity againstC. albicansandC. glabrata(MIC80between 16 and 31 µg/mL) but only a weak activity towardsA. fumigatus(MIC80= 250 µg/mL). DCM based extracts exhibited a selective Gram-positive antibacterial activity, especially againstS. aureus(SA) and several of its methicillin-resistant (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) strains (MIC10030–97 µg/mL). A new and active derivative of catechin was also identified whereas a synergistic antimicrobial effect was noticed during this study.

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