Supplementing artificial diet with antimicrobial compounds increases the resistance of sterile males of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) applied as vectors of virulent fungi

The sublethal effect of extracts of Azadirachta indica on Ceratitis capitata was evaluated. Two pairs of flies were treated in plastic tubes with cotton placed in plastic cages. An artificial diet (hydrolyzed protein + sugar) was provided ad libitum. The extracts affected significantly the longevity of C. capitata. The pre-oviposition period were not significantly affected by the extracts. The A. indica branches extracted with dichloromethane (888 ppm) affected significantly the fecundity and fertility, reducing the number of eggs laid to approximately 80 % and the egg hatching by 30 % at the 8th day. Therefore, the neem branches extracted with dichloromethane affected the reproduction of C. capitata.

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Supplementary data for: Molecular Identification of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) Using DNA Sequences of the COI Barcode Region

Annals of the Entomological Society of America ◽

10.1603/an11100sf3-5 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 105 (2) ◽

Author(s):

N. Barr

Keyword(s):

Molecular Identification ◽

Dna Sequences ◽

Ceratitis Capitata ◽

Supplementary Data

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ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF METHANOL EXTRACT FROM UNIDENTIFIED SPONGE ASSOCIATED BACTERIA IN LEMUKUTAN ISLAND, KALIMANTAN BARAT

Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kelautan Tropis ◽

10.28930/jitkt.v1i2.7871 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Risa Nofiani ◽

Siti Nurbetty ◽

Ajuk Sapar

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Bacillus Subtilis ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Methanol Extract ◽

Agar Medium ◽

Antimicrobial Activities ◽

Antimicrobial Compounds ◽

Associated Bacteria ◽

Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations ◽

Sponge Associated Bacteria

<p>The increase of issues on the antibiotics resistant pathogenic bacteria has triggered high exploration for new antimicrobial compounds. One of the potential sources is sponge-associated bacteria. The aim of this study was to get sponge-associated bacteria extract containing antimicrobial activities. On the basis screening of antimicrobial activity using by streaking on agar medium, there were two potential isolates with antimicrobial activities namely LCS1 and LCS2. The two isolates were cultivated,then secondary metabolite product were extracted using methanol as a solvent. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of extract LCS 1 were 1,000 μg/well for S. aureus, 950 μg/well for Salmonella sp.and 800 μg/well for Bacillus subtilis. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of extract LCS 2 were 500 μg/well for S. aureus, 1,050 μg/well for Salmonella sp., 750 μg/well for Bacillus subtilis, 350 μg/well for P. aeruginosa, 750 μg/sumur terhadap B. subtilis. Based on the MIC values, the two assay extracts have a relatively low antimicrobial activity.</p> <p>Keywords:Antimicrobial,Sponges associated bacteria,MICs</p>

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A method for rearing Arhopalus ferus (Mulsant) (Coleoptera Cerambycidae) larvae on a modified artificial diet

New Zealand Plant Protection ◽

10.30843/nzpp.2015.68.5812 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 68 ◽

pp. 353-359 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

A.M. Barrington ◽

D.P. Logan ◽

P.G. Connolly

Keyword(s):

Introduced Species ◽

Artificial Diet ◽

Larval Density ◽

Pine Bark ◽

Pine Wood ◽

Rearing Method ◽

Sawn Timber

Burnt pine longhorn (BPL) Arhopalus ferus (Mulsant) (Coleoptera Cerambycidae) is an introduced species sometimes found in association with export logs and sawn timber A rearing method was developed to produce larvae of a known age number and quality for control trials Growth of larvae from newly hatched to 5 weeks was measured on a standard cerambycid artificial diet and on modified diets Replacing pine wood with pine bark sawdust increased survival at 5 weeks from 23 to 76 and mean weight from 9 to 21 mg There were significant interactions between the influences of three factors (diet period of rearing initial larval density) on the weight of surviving larvae Individual rearing was preferred for convenience and a standardised method was used to rear 8740 larvae for disinfestation trials Establishment and survival to 6 weeks for these larvae was 97

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Drug Delivery Systems Based on Titania Nanotubes and Active Agents for Enhanced Osseointegration of Bone Implants

Current Medicinal Chemistry ◽

10.2174/0929867326666190726123229 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (6) ◽

pp. 854-902 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Raluca Ion ◽

Madalina Georgiana Necula ◽

Anca Mazare ◽

Valentina Mitran ◽

Patricia Neacsu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Tio2 Nanotubes ◽

Therapeutic Agent ◽

Bone Defects ◽

Delivery Systems ◽

Antimicrobial Compounds ◽

Bone Implant ◽

Bioactive Agents ◽

Localized Drug Delivery ◽

Regeneration Of Bone

TiO2 nanotubes (TNTs) are attractive nanostructures for localized drug delivery. Owing to their excellent biocompatibility and physicochemical properties, numerous functionalizations of TNTs have been attempted for their use as therapeutic agent delivery platforms. In this review, we discuss the current advances in the applications of TNT-based delivery systems with an emphasis on the various functionalizations of TNTs for enhancing osteogenesis at the bone-implant interface and for preventing implant-related infection. Innovation of therapies for enhancing osteogenesis still represents a critical challenge in regeneration of bone defects. The overall concept focuses on the use of osteoconductive materials in combination with the use of osteoinductive or osteopromotive factors. In this context, we highlight the strategies for improving the functionality of TNTs, using five classes of bioactive agents: growth factors (GFs), statins, plant derived molecules, inorganic therapeutic ions/nanoparticles (NPs) and antimicrobial compounds.

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Antimicrobial properties of actively purified secondary metabolites isolated from different marine organisms

Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology ◽

10.2174/1389201021666200730144536 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

Author(s):

Nilushi Indika Bamunu Arachchige ◽

Fazlurrahman Khan ◽

Young-Mog Kim

Keyword(s):

Secondary Metabolites ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Bacterial Species ◽

Antimicrobial Properties ◽

Antimicrobial Effect ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Resistance Mechanisms ◽

Marine Organisms ◽

Antimicrobial Compounds

Background: The treatment of infection caused by pathogenic bacteria becomes one of the serious concerns globally. The failure in the treatment was found due to the exhibition of multiple resistance mechanisms against the antimicrobial agents. Emergence of resistant bacterial species has also been observed due to prolong treatment using conventional antibiotics. To combat these problems, several alternative strategies have been employed using biological and chemically synthesized compounds as antibacterial agents. Marine organisms considered as one of the potential sources for the isolation of bioactive compounds due to the easily available, cost-effective, and eco-friendly. Methods: The online search methodology was adapted for the collection of information related to the antimicrobial properties of marine-derived compounds. These compound has been isolated and purified by different purification techniques, and their structure also characterized. Furthermore, the antibacterial activities have been reported by using broth microdilution as well as disc diffusion assays. Results: The present review paper describes the antimicrobial effect of diverse secondary metabolites which are isolated and purified from the different marine organisms. The structural elucidation of each secondary metabolite has also been done in the present paper, which will help for the in silico designing of the novel and potent antimicrobial compounds. Conclusion: A thorough literature search has been made and summarizes the list of antimicrobial compounds that are isolated from both prokaryotic and eukaryotic marine organisms. The information obtained from the present paper will be helpful for the application of marine compounds as antimicrobial agents against different antibiotic-resistant human pathogenic bacteria.

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