Antimicrobial Activity of the Seed Kernel and Leaf Extracts of Mangifera indica L. (Fam. Anacardiaceae) Against Escherichia coli

The present study was aimed at the development of topical gel of extract of Mangifera indica L. seed kernel and evaluation of its in vitro antibacterial activity. Various extracts using different solvents were prepared and evaluated for in vitro activity against Propionibacterium acnes. Ethanolic extract of M. indica L. seed kernel exhibited the highest in vitro antimicrobial activity and was considered further. Topical gels of this ethanolic extract were prepared using different polymers such as Carbopol 974P, Xanatural 180 and Methocel K15M in varying concentrations. The topical gel of 10 % w/w ethanolic extract of M. indica L. seed kernel with 2% w/w Carbopol 974P was uniform and yellowish transparent with satisfactory spreadability. The developed gel showed greater in vitro antimicrobial activity as compared to marketed herbal cream. These results indicate the potential of topical gel of ethanolic extract M. indica L. seed kernel as anti-acne formulation developed from plant waste product.

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ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS AND ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACTS OF ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11i12.29073 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 474

Author(s):

Shobha Kl ◽

Amita Shobha Rao ◽

Pai Ksr ◽

Sujatha Bhat

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽

Bacterial Infections ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

Culture Collection ◽

Anacardium Occidentale ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Leaf Extracts

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of leaves of Anacardium occidentale (A. occidentale) against microorganisms including multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. Methods: Agar well diffusion method was employed to demonstrate the antimicrobial activity of leaves A. occidentale. Ethanol and aqueous extracts of the leaves were used against microorganisms, which included American type culture collection strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecalis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the clinical isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Candida albicans, MDR Escherichia coli, and MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae. Results: The ethanolic extract of leaves of A. occidentale showed significant antimicrobial activity. Aqueous extract had mild antifungal activity. Conclusion: Ethanolic extract of leaves of A. occidentale could be a good source for the antibacterials to combat MDR bacterial infections. Further studies are necessary for these potent plant extracts to evaluate the in vivo efficacy and toxicity.

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Antimicrobial Activity of Crinum defixum Ker - Gawler Leaves

International Letters of Natural Sciences ◽

10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.46.8 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 46 ◽

pp. 8-15

Author(s):

A. Elaiyaraja ◽

G. Chandramohan ◽

J. Mariajancyrani

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Leaf Extract ◽

Phytochemical Screening ◽

Zone Of Inhibition ◽

Indigenous Medicine ◽

Leaf Extracts ◽

Mean Diameter ◽

Different Types ◽

Body Ache

Crinum defixum Ker - Gawler is a bulbous herb which has widely used in indigenous medicine for many diseases; mainly leaf and bulb extracts are of medicinal importance. Leaf extract is used as a treatment for pimples, body-ache, dropsy, carbuncle, paronychia, leprosy, fever and diarrhoea. The bulbs are crushed and applied on to piles and itching. The present study to determine the possible phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity of various leaf extracts of Crinum defixum Ker - Gawler plant. The phytochemical screening demonstrated the presence different types compound like flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, saponins and glycosides. The ethanol, methanol and crude extracts of Crinum defixum Ker - Gawler showed significant antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, pseudomonas aeruginosa, proteus vulgaris and antifungal activity against Candida albicans, Aspergillus flavus when compare to different concentrations (μg/mL). The antimicrobial potential of test compounds was determined on the basis of mean diameter of zone of inhibition around the disk in millimetres. Thus, the present findings revealed the medicinal potential of Crinum defixum Ker - Gawler to develop a drug against various human ailments.

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Studies on comparative antimicrobial activities of Aerva lanata and Momordica charantia leaf extracts

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research ◽

10.25004/ijpsdr.2020.120519 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 561-564

Author(s):

Nagula Shilpika ◽

Byagari Teena Keerthana ◽

Banka Srinivas ◽

Gampa Tulja Rani ◽

Ganga Maithili

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Ethyl Acetate ◽

Ethyl Acetate Extract ◽

Antimicrobial Activities ◽

Momordica Charantia ◽

Leaf Extracts ◽

Plate Method ◽

Methanolic Extracts ◽

Aerva Lanata

Screening and comparison of antimicrobial action of leaf extract of Aerva lanata and Momordica charantia. Ethyl acetate and methanolic extracts of leaves of plants were screened for antimicrobial activity using the cup plate method and the spread plate method against gram positive and gram negative reference organisms (Bacillus substilis and Escherichia coli).The standard antibacterial agent used for reference is Choramphenicol and the results were calculated as zone of inhibition. Methanolic extract showed comparatively broader and better antimicrobial spectrum than ethyl acetate extract in selected plants. Plant extracts showed dose dependent action, results were similar to the action of the standard Choramphenicol. Extracts of Aerva lanata and Momordica charantia demonstrated antimicrobial activity on tested microorganisms. Methanolic extracts showed higher antimicrobial potential than ethyl acetate extract. Aerva lanata extracts showed better response than Momordica charantia extracts in the cup plate method antibacterial activity with Bacillus substilis and Escherichia coli.

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Comparative Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Two Cultivars of Catharanthus roseus L. {G.} Don on Escherichia coli and Candida albicans

Archives of Ecotoxicology ◽

10.36547/ae.2021.3.2.44-48 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 44-48

Author(s):

David Mutisya Musyimi ◽

Marble Namarobe Namnabah

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Candida Albicans ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Catharanthus Roseus ◽

Antimicrobial Properties ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Phytochemical Analysis ◽

Leaf Extracts ◽

Synthetic Drugs

Medicinal plants have served as sources of medicine to treat and suppress the diseases, because many pathogens are gaining resistance to the current synthetic drugs. In addition, high cost and adverse side effects are commonly associated with popular Synthetic drugs. Therefore, there is need for continuous search for new drugs in order to overcome this emerging resistance. Plants synthesize bioactive compounds which are of great potential in agriculture, antimicrobial and anti-insect activity. The concentration of bioactive compounds in each plant species depends on the environmental conditions, age of the plant, relative humidity of harvested materials and method of extraction. Little is known on the phytochemical and antimicrobial potential of Alba and Rosea cultivars of Catharanthus roseus ethanol extracts. The leaves of Alba and Rosea cultivars were investigated for their phytochemical and antimicrobial properties. The study was conducted at Maseno University, Kenya. Plant Leaves were collected around Maseno University. Leaves of Alba and Rosea cultivars of Catharanthus roseus were air-dried in the shade, thereafter crushed into powder and ethanol extraction done using the Rotary evaporator. Antimicrobial activity of the pathogenic microorganisms was Candida albicans and Escherichia coli. Disc diffusion method was used for antimicrobial tests. concentrations of ethanol leaf extracts consisted of 2.5, 5and 7.5 mg/mL with three replications. Data on growth inhibition were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) . Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, alkaloids and phenols except steroids and glycosides. The ethanol leaf extracts were active against Candida albicans and and Escherichia coli. Alba leaves extracts showed higher inhibitory zones compared to Rosea leaves. The observed differences in antimicrobial activity could be due to differences in cell wall synthesis, structure and composition. The results of present study further confirm the use of these plants traditionally for the treatment of different ailments.

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In-vitro antimicrobial activity of methanolic and aqueous leaf extracts of Chrysophyllum albidum (African star apple) and Garcinia kola (Bitter kola)

GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.30574/gscbps.2021.14.3.0092 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (03) ◽

pp. 249-253

Author(s):

Nicholas Chinedu Ewelike ◽

Joy Chinyere Okammadu ◽

Vincent Ezechukwu Ogwudire ◽

Raymond Ikechukwu Nnadozie

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Candida Albicans ◽

Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽

Leaf Extracts ◽

Garcinia Kola ◽

Test Organisms ◽

African Star Apple

Methanolic and aqueous leaf extracts of Chrysophyllum albidum (African star apple) and Garcinia kola (bitter kola) were studied for in-vitro microbial activity using the disc diffusion technique. The aqueous and methanolic leaf extracts of Chrysophyllum albidum showed antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans but showed no antibacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumonia. The methanolic leaf extract of Garcinia kola inhibited the growth of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia while the aqueous extract of the leaf inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Both methanolic and aqueous leaf extracts of the plant showed no antifungal activity against Candida albicans. The minimum inhibitory concentrations of the leaf extracts of Chrysophyllum albidum ranged from 12.5 mgL-1 to 25 mgL-1 while those of Garcinia kola ranged from 25 mgL-1 to 50 mgL-1. The results obtained suggest that the leaves of these plants can be used in treating diseases caused by the test organisms. The further investigation on the crude extracts would characterize bioactive components of the leaves of Chrysophyllum albidum and Garcinia kola.

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Antimicrobial Activity of Bidens pilosa Leaves Extracts Against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli

Tanzania Veterinary Journal ◽

10.4314/tvj.v38i1.4s ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 ◽

pp. 20-24

Author(s):

S.A. Mohamed ◽

C. Mathew

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Zone Of Inhibition ◽

Bidens Pilosa ◽

Leaf Extracts ◽

E Coli ◽

Tract Infections

Resistance against synthetic antimicrobial agents is one of the major global public health challenges that compel scientists to search for alternatives including those of plants origin. Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli are bacteria responsible for a variety of infections and diseases that causes significant morbidity and mortality in humans and animals. E. coli is widely distributed in nature and commonly found in lower gastro intestinal tracts of most warm-blooded animals associated with urinary tract infections and enterocolitis in humans and colibacillosis in poultry. This study was carried out to investigate antimicrobial activity of methanolic leaf extracts of Bidens pilosa against S. aureus and E. coli. Agar well diffusion method was used to assess antimicrobial activity of the leaf extracts at 20%, 50% and 70% concentrations respectively based on measured zone of inhibition. The leaf extracts of Bidens pilosa produced significant zone of inhibition indicating its antimicrobial activity against E. coli and S. aureus. The antimicrobial activity was demonstrated in all concentrations however, the highest zone of inhibition (18.5mm and 32mm) for E. coli and S. aureus respectively was at 70% concentration. The results shows that Bidens pilosa leaf extracts have antimicrobial activity against the tested bacteria and have the potential for further development including identification of active components that can be tested for treatment of E. coli and S. aureus associated conditions.

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Isolasi, karakterisasi, identifikasi, dan uji aktivitas antibakteri trigliserida biji mangga golek (Mangifera indica Linn)

Jurnal MIPA dan Pembelajarannya ◽

10.17977/um067v2i2p114-123 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 114-123

Author(s):

Dian Fatmawati ◽

Sutrisno Sutrisno ◽

Parlan Parlan

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Fatty Acids ◽

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Mangifera Indica ◽

Acid Number ◽

Seed Kernel ◽

Mango Seed Kernel ◽

Smooth Component ◽

Mango Seed ◽

Tetracosanoic Acid

There has been research on the isolation, characterization, and identification of triglyceride seeds of mango golek (Mangiifera indica Linn) and its activity as antibacterial. Isolation process by maceration and soxhlet produces smooth component as triglycerides and was creamy white in colour. These golek mango seed kernel triglicerides has melting point 34-36 degree celcius, soluble in hexane, chloroform, acetone, and ethyl acetate, slightly soluble in methanol and insoluble in water, has a carbon-carbon double bond, acid number of 2.8, saponification number of 336.6, and iodine number of 25.4. The GC-MS anlysis of methyl ester shown fatty acids contain in golek mango seed kernel triglicerides. The fatty acids are hexadecanoic (26.31 percent), heptadecanoic (0.6 percent), 9-octadecenoic (28.70 percent), octadecanoic (25.86 percent), 11-eicosenoic (1.74 percent), eicosenoic (11.20 percent), docosanoic (2.47 percent), and tetracosanoic acid (2.39 percent). Triglycerides of golek mango seed kernel has no potential as an antibacterial against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Telah dilakukan penelitian mengenai isolasi, karakterisasi, dan identifikasi trigliserida biji mangga golek (Mangiifera indica Linn) serta aktivitasnya sebagai antibakteri. Isolasi dilakukan dengan maserasi dan soxhletasi menggunakan aseton diperoleh komponen padatan lunak berwarna putih kekuningan. Trigliserida biji mangga golek ini mempunyai titik lebur 34-36 derajat celcius, larut dalam heksana, kloroform, aseton, dan etil asetat, sedikit larut dalam metanol, tidak larut dalam air, memiliki ikatan rangkap C=C, mempunyai bilangan asam 2,8, bilangan penyabunan 336,6, dan bilangan iod 25,4. Analisis secara GC-MS terhadap metil ester hasil trans-esterifikasi trigliserida biji mangga golek diperoleh informasi asam lemak penyusunnya. Asam-asam lemak tersebut adalah asam heksadekanoat (26,31 persen), heptadekanoat (0,60 persen), 9-oktadekenoat (28,70 persen), oktadekanoat (25,86 persen), 11-eikosenoat (1,74 persen), eikosenoat (11,20 persen), dokosanoat (2,47 persen), dan tetrakosanoat (2,39 persen). Trigliserida biji mangga golek tidak memiliki aktivitas antibakteri terhadap Escherichia coli dan Staphylococcus aureus.

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Xanthium strumarium L. antimicrobial activity and carboxyatractyloside analysis through electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais ◽

10.1590/s1516-05722009000200008 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 159-163 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

R. Scherer ◽

M.C.T. Duarte ◽

R.R. Catharino ◽

F.M. Nachtigall ◽

M.N. Eberlin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mass Spectrometry ◽

Escherichia Coli ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Adult Stage ◽

Xanthium Strumarium ◽

Ionization Mass ◽

Leaf Extracts ◽

Toxic Compound ◽

Plant Parts ◽

Strong Antimicrobial Activity

The aim of this work was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of Xanthium strumarium L. leaf extracts against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Clostridium perfringens, as well as to investigate the presence of the toxic compound carboxyatractyloside in different plant parts. S. aureus and C. perfringens were more sensitive to non-polar than to polar fractions, and there was no difference between extracts for the remaining bacteria. All extracts had strong antimicrobial activity against the evaluated microorganisms. Carboxyatractyloside was found in cotyledons and seeds but not in adult leaves and burrs. Thus, only Xanthium strumarium leaves in adult stage can be used for medicinal purposes.

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Mechanisms involved in effects of antimicrobial peptides, bactenectins ChBac3.4, ChBac5, and mini-ChBac7.5Nb, on bacterial cells

Nauchno-prakticheskii zhurnal «Patogenez» ◽

10.25557/gm.2017.3.8496 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 43-50

Author(s):

О.В. Шамова ◽

М.С. Жаркова ◽

П.М. Копейкин ◽

Д.С. Орлов ◽

Е.А. Корнева

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Innate Immunity ◽

Infectious Diseases ◽

Metabolic Activity ◽

Capra Hircus ◽

Bacterial Cells ◽

Antibiotic Resistant ◽

Resistant Strains

Антимикробные пептиды (АМП) системы врожденного иммунитета - соединения, играющие важную роль в патогенезе инфекционных заболеваний, так как обладают свойством инактивировать широкий спектр патогенных бактерий, обеспечивая противомикробную защиту живых организмов. В настоящее время АМП рассматриваются как потенциальные соединения-корректоры инфекционной патологии, вызываемой антибиотикорезистентными бактериями (АБР). Цель данной работы состояла в изученим механизмов антибактериального действия трех пептидов, принадлежащих к семейству бактенецинов - ChBac3.4, ChBac5 и mini-ChBac7.5Nb. Эти химически синтезированные пептиды являются аналогами природных пролин-богатых АМП, обнаруженных в лейкоцитах домашней козы Capra hircus и проявляющих высокую антимикробную активность, в том числе и в отношении грамотрицательных АБР. Методы. Минимальные ингибирующие и минимальные бактерицидные концентрации пептидов (МИК и МБК) определяли методом серийных разведений в жидкой питательной среде с последующим высевом на плотную питательную среду. Эффекты пептидов на проницаемость цитоплазматической мембраны бактерий для хромогенного маркера исследовали с использованием генетически модифицированного штамма Escherichia coli ML35p. Действие бактенецинов на метаболическую активность бактерий изучали с применением маркера резазурина. Результаты. Показано, что все исследованные пептиды проявляют высокую антимикробную активность в отношении Escherichia coli ML35p и антибиотикоустойчивых штаммов Escherichia coli ESBL и Acinetobacter baumannii in vitro, но их действие на бактериальные клетки разное. Использован комплекс методик, позволяющих наблюдать в режиме реального времени динамику действия бактенецинов в различных концентрациях (включая их МИК и МБК) на барьерную функцию цитоплазматической мембраны и на интенсивность метаболизма бактериальных клеток, что дало возможность выявить различия в характере воздействия бактенецинов, отличающихся по структуре молекулы, на исследуемые микроорганизмы. Установлено, что действие каждого из трех исследованных бактенецинов в бактерицидных концентрациях отличается по эффективности нарушения целостности бактериальных мембран и в скорости подавления метаболизма клеток. Заключение. Полученная информация дополнит существующие фундаментальные представления о механизмах действия пролин-богатых пептидов врожденного иммунитета, а также послужит основой для биотехнологических исследований, направленных на разработку на базе этих соединений новых антибиотических препаратов для коррекции инфекционных заболеваний, вызываемых АБР и являющимися причинами тяжелых внутрибольничных инфекций. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) of the innate immunity are compounds that play an important role in pathogenesis of infectious diseases due to their ability to inactivate a broad array of pathogenic bacteria, thereby providing anti-microbial host defense. AMPs are currently considered promising compounds for treatment of infectious diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The aim of this study was to investigate molecular mechanisms of the antibacterial action of three peptides from the bactenecin family, ChBac3.4, ChBac5, and mini-ChBac7.5Nb. These chemically synthesized peptides are analogues of natural proline-rich AMPs previously discovered by the authors of the present study in leukocytes of the domestic goat, Capra hircus. These peptides exhibit a high antimicrobial activity, in particular, against antibiotic-resistant gram-negative bacteria. Methods. Minimum inhibitory and minimum bactericidal concentrations of the peptides (MIC and MBC) were determined using the broth microdilution assay followed by subculturing on agar plates. Effects of the AMPs on bacterial cytoplasmic membrane permeability for a chromogenic marker were explored using a genetically modified strain, Escherichia coli ML35p. The effect of bactenecins on bacterial metabolic activity was studied using a resazurin marker. Results. All the studied peptides showed a high in vitro antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli ML35p and antibiotic-resistant strains, Escherichia coli ESBL and Acinetobacter baumannii, but differed in features of their action on bacterial cells. The used combination of techniques allowed the real-time monitoring of effects of bactenecin at different concentrations (including their MIC and MBC) on the cell membrane barrier function and metabolic activity of bacteria. The differences in effects of these three structurally different bactenecins on the studied microorganisms implied that these peptides at bactericidal concentrations differed in their capability for disintegrating bacterial cell membranes and rate of inhibiting bacterial metabolism. Conclusion. The obtained information will supplement the existing basic concepts on mechanisms involved in effects of proline-rich peptides of the innate immunity. This information will also stimulate biotechnological research aimed at development of new antibiotics for treatment of infectious diseases, such as severe in-hospital infections, caused by antibiotic-resistant strains.

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