Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of pulp extracts from three populations of Ziziphus lotus L.

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 1014-1028 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaimae Rais ◽  
Asmae Driouch ◽  
Chaimae Slimani ◽  
Aymane Bessi ◽  
Mounyr Balouiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Enterococcus Faecalis ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
The Other ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Bacteriostatic Effect ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ethanol Extracts ◽  
Antimicrobial And Antioxidant Activity

Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of ethanol, methanol and aqueous extracts of the jujube fruit. Design/methodology/approach The fruit samples were harvested from Ziziphus lotus L. in three regions of Morocco: Aïn Chifae (Immouzer), Saiss (Fez) and Guercif. The fruit extracts were obtained by Soxhlet method using ethanol, methanol and water, and then a phytochemical screening was done for each extract. Total phenolic and total flavonoids contents were also determined. Afterward, the antimicrobial activity of the studied extracts was evaluated using the broth microdilution method. To estimate the total antioxidant effect of these extracts, the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) scavenging and phosphomolybdate tests were performed. Findings Results showed that the highest content of polyphenols and flavonoids was found for ethanol and methanol extracts, while the lowest content was found in the aqueous extracts for all populations studied. Thus, results showed that the highest content of phenolic compounds was recorded in the population of Fez. Methanol extract of this population was the richest in polyphenols (30.36 mg/g) and in flavonoids (13.03 mg/g). The antimicrobial tests showed that Enterococcus faecalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were the most sensitive (6.25 mg/ml), compared to the other tested strains. Based on the minimal bactericidal concentrations/minimal fungicidal concentration or MFC/MIC ratio, it seems that ethanol extracts showed a bactericidal effect against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtillis, and a bacteriostatic effect against Enterococcus faecalis. On the other hand, the methanol extract showed bacteriostatic effect against Enterococcus faecalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In addition, methanol extracts of Ziziphus lotus have significant antioxidant potent. Originality/value Methanol and ethanol extracts of Ziziphus lotus fruit have demonstrated strong antimicrobial effect. Moreover, the authors were able to show that the extract of Ziziphus lotus fruit has a very important antioxidant power.

scholarly journals Composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of the extracts of Eryngium palmatum Pančić and Vis. (Apiaceae)

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjana Marčetić ◽  
Silvana Petrović ◽  
Marina Milenković ◽  
Marjan Niketić
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Chloroform Extract ◽  
Volatile Fraction ◽  
Scavenging Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Antimicrobial And Antioxidant Activity

AbstractThe chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of Eryngium palmatum, an endemic plant species from the Balkan Peninsula, were investigated. The flavonoids apigenin (9.5±0.3 mg g−1) and apigenin 7-O-glucoside (2.4±0.1 mg g−1) were determined in a methanol extract of aerial parts using HPLC analysis. The methanol extract of roots contained catechin (5.0±0.1 mg g−1), epicatechin (2.9±0.1 mg g−1), chlorogenic acid (1.6±0.0 mg g−1), gallic acid (0.9±0.0 mg g−1) and rosmarinic acid (0.9±0.2 mg g−1). GC-FID and GCMS analysis of a chloroform extract of aerial parts showed that the main volatile constituents were falcarinol, linoleic acid, hexadecanoic acid and methyl linoleate (comprising 32.6%; 24.4%; 19.9; 13.2% of the volatile fraction, respectively), while octanoic acid, tetradecanol and dodecanol dominated in the chloroform extract of the roots (34.9%; 25.8%; 22.2% of the volatile fraction, respectively). Investigation of antimicrobial activity by broth microdilution showed that the methanol and chloroform extracts of aerial parts and roots exerted a significant effect (MIC 3.5–15.6 μg mL−1) against tested Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The methanol extracts of aerial parts or roots exerted moderate ferric reducing antioxidant power, DPPH radical scavenging activity and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity.

scholarly journals Arbutin Content and Tyrosinase Activity of Bergenia Extracts

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1701200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lenka Tůmová ◽  
Iva Dolečková ◽  
Helena Hendrychová ◽  
Marie Kašparová
Keyword(s):  
Tyrosinase Activity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Ethanol Extracts ◽  
Dose Dependent Increase ◽  
Dose Dependent ◽  
Diphenolase Activity

The total arbutin content in the leaves of all the studied Bergenia plants ( B. crassifolia, B. ciliata and B. x ornata) was determined. The highest values of the arbutin content have been established for B. crassifolia (58.9 ± 0.7 mg.g−1 DW) and B. x ornata (51.0 ± 1.21 mg.g−1 DW), and the lowest for B. ciliata (5.9 ± 0.6 mg.g−1 DW). Arbutin concentration in the Bergenia leaves was the lowest in spring, in the autumn, on the contrary it increased. All the tested aqueous extracts caused a dose-dependent increase in diphenolase activity of fungal tyrosinase in a similar way as arbutin. On the other hand, all the ethanol extracts inhibited the diphenolase activity of tyrosinase.

scholarly journals Molecular Determinants of the Thickened Matrix in a Dual-Species Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis Biofilm

2017 ◽  
Vol 83 (21) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keehoon Lee ◽  
Kang-Mu Lee ◽  
Donggeun Kim ◽  
Sang Sun Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Enterococcus Faecalis ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Bacterial Species ◽  
Extracellular Dna ◽  
Infection Model ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Chronic Infections ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Biofilm Matrix

ABSTRACT Biofilms are microbial communities that inhabit various surfaces and are surrounded by extracellular matrices (ECMs). Clinical microbiologists have shown that the majority of chronic infections are caused by biofilms, following the introduction of the first biofilm infection model by J. W. Costerton and colleagues (J. Lam, R. Chan, K. Lam, and J. W. Costerton, Infect Immun 28:546–556, 1980). However, treatments for chronic biofilm infections are still limited to surgical removal of the infected sites. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis are two frequently identified bacterial species in biofilm infections; nevertheless, the interactions between these two species, especially during biofilm growth, are not clearly understood. In this study, we observed phenotypic changes in a dual-species biofilm of P. aeruginosa and E. faecalis, including a dramatic increase in biofilm matrix thickness. For clear elucidation of the spatial distribution of the dual-species biofilm, P. aeruginosa and E. faecalis were labeled with red and green fluorescence, respectively. E. faecalis was located at the lower part of the dual-species biofilm, while P. aeruginosa developed a structured biofilm on the upper part. Mutants with altered exopolysaccharide (EPS) productions were constructed in order to determine the molecular basis for the synergistic effect of the dual-species biofilm. Increased biofilm matrix thickness was associated with EPSs, not extracellular DNA. In particular, Pel and Psl contributed to interspecies and intraspecies interactions, respectively, in the dual-species P. aeruginosa and E. faecalis biofilm. Accordingly, targeting Pel and Psl might be an effective part of eradicating P. aeruginosa polymicrobial biofilms. IMPORTANCE Chronic infection is a serious problem in the medical field. Scientists have observed that chronic infections are closely associated with biofilms, and the vast majority of infection-causing biofilms are polymicrobial. Many studies have reported that microbes in polymicrobial biofilms interact with each other and that the bacterial interactions result in elevated virulence, in terms of factors, such as infectivity and antibiotic resistance. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis are frequently isolated pathogens in chronic biofilm infections. Nevertheless, while both bacteria are known to be agents of numerous nosocomial infections and can cause serious diseases, interactions between the bacteria in biofilms have rarely been examined. In this investigation, we aimed to characterize P. aeruginosa and E. faecalis dual-species biofilms and to determine the molecular factors that cause synergistic effects, especially on the matrix thickening of the biofilm. We suspect that our findings will contribute to the development of more efficient methods for eradicating polymicrobial biofilm infections.

Phenolic compounds from Citrus leaves: antioxidant activity and enzymatic browning inhibition

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bachra Khettal ◽  
Nabil Kadri ◽  
Karim Tighilet ◽  
Ahmed Adjebli ◽  
Farid Dahmoune ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
The Other ◽  
Enzymatic Browning ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Citrus Leaves ◽  
Browning Inhibition

AbstractBackgroundPhenolic compounds fromMethodsMethanolic and aqueous extracts were isolated fromResultsThe results showed that aqueous extracts of all species are rich in total phenolic compounds and flavonoids (from 68.23 to 125.28 mg GAE/g DM) and (from 11.99 to 46.25 mg QE/g DM) respectively. The methanolic and aqueous extracts were examined forConclusionsIn this investigation, the assessment of antiperoxidase activity proved that the leaves extracts of different species were able to inhibit peroxidase activity. However, this inhibition varied with the species and the source of these enzymes. On the other hand, the aqueous extracts of different species showed moderate inhibition of polyphenol oxidase, while no effect on these enzymes was obtained with methanolic extracts.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of Epimedium pinnatum

2013 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohaddese Mahboubi ◽  
Nastaran Kazempour ◽  
Hossein Hosseini ◽  
Mona Mahboubi
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Spectrophotometric Methods ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antimicrobial And Antioxidant Activity

Summary Epimedium pinnatum (Berberidaceae family) is used as an aphrodisiac in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of E. pinnatum extracts (ethanol, methanol and aqueous extracts). Total phenolic (TPC) and flavonoid contents (TFC) of each extract were assessed by spectrophotometric methods. It was exhibited that methanol extract had better antimicrobial activity than those of ethanolic extract or aqueous extract. The TPC and TFC of E. pinnatum extracts was higher in methanol extract (149 and 36.6 mg/g) than that of ethanolic extract (137.2 and 19.5 mg/g) and aqueous extract (86.2 and 8.4 mg/g). The methanol extract had lower IC50 value (200 µg/ml) than ethanolic (250 µg/ml) and aqueous extract (400 µg/ml). There was a positive correlation between TPC, TFC in E. pinnatum extract and their antioxidant and antimicrobial activity

Ekstraksi dan Formulasi Suspensi Oral Teripang Holothuria scabra sebagai Sumber Antioksidan

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Ardi Ardiansyah
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Sea Cucumber ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Oral Suspension ◽  
Sea Cucumbers ◽  
Holothuria Scabra ◽  
Ethanol Extracts

<strong>Extraction and Oral Suspension Formulation of Sea Cucumber Holothuria scabra as Source of Antioxidants.</strong> Sea cucumbers have long been utilized in the food and medicine for Asia and Middle East communities. Indonesia is one of the main suppliers in the trade of sea cucumbers in Asia. Sea cucumber utilization in Indonesia is generally done only in the form of raw materials. Holothuria scabra is one of the sea cucumber that can be explored as a potential source of antioxidants. This study aims to determine the antioxidant activity of sea cucumber H.scabra in extract and suspension. Sea cucumber was extracted with methanol 96% and ethanol 96%, then both antioxidant activity was tested. Extract with higher antioxidant activity were made into oral suspension preparation for further evaluation of the stability (organoleptic, pH, microorganisms) and antioxidant testing. The results showed that ethanol extracts had higher antioxidant activity of methanol extract, but still lower than ascorbic acid. Based on the calculation, IC<sub>50 </sub>of methanol extract was 316.85 ppm and ethanol extract was 130.54 ppm, while ascorbic acid showed IC<sub>50</sub> 34.06 ppm. The most stable formula (F1a) shows that there is still an antioxidant activity that is equal to 42.11 %.

scholarly journals Improvement of the Immunochromatographic NG-Test Carba 5 Assay for the Detection of IMP Variants Previously Undetected

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hervé Volland ◽  
Delphine Girlich ◽  
Marine Laguide ◽  
Camille Gonzalez ◽  
Virginie Paris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
The Other ◽  
Immunochromatographic Assay ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Variant Detection

ABSTRACT Here, we evaluated the immunochromatographic assay NG-Test Carba 5v2 (NG-Biotech), with improved IMP variant detection on 31 IMP producers, representing the different branches of the IMP phylogeny, including 32 OXA-48, 19 KPC, 12 VIM, 14 NDM, and 13 multiple carbapenemase producers (CPs), 13 CPs that were not targeted, and 13 carbapenemase-negative isolates. All tested IMP variants were accurately detected without impairing detection of the other carbapenemases. Thus, NG-Test Carba 5v2 is now well adapted to countries with high IMP prevalence and to the epidemiology of CP-Pseudomonas aeruginosa, where IMPs are most frequently detected.

scholarly journals In vitro Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Membrane Stabilizing Activities of Bauhinia acuminata L.

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-101
Author(s):  
Mohammad Firoz Khan ◽  
Rabeya Islam Shilpi ◽  
Ridwan Bin Rashid ◽  
Mohammad A Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Soluble Fraction ◽  
Pharmaceutical Journal ◽  
The Other ◽  
Hypotonic Solution ◽  
Lc50 Value ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Crude Methanol Extract

The crude methanol extract of leaves of Bauhinia acuminata and its Kupchan fractions were screened for antioxidant, cytotoxic and membrane stabilizing activities. Among all partitionates the aqueous soluble fraction of B. acuminata demonstrated the highest antioxidant activity with IC50 value of 7.22±0.200 ?g/ml. Moreover, the carbon tetrachloride soluble fraction showed significant cytotoxic activity having LC50 value of 12.13±0.215 ?g/ml. On the other hand, in hypotonic solution- and heat- induced conditions, the crude methanol extract inhibited haemolysis of human erythrocyte by 63.94±0.14% and 51.95±0.20%, respectively as compared to 81.97±0.77% and 42.11±0.39% demonstrated by the standard acetyl salicylic acid. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v17i1.22324 Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 17(1): 99-101, 2014

scholarly journals Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Artemisia species against some Pathogenic Bacteria

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 621-624
Author(s):  
Hend A. Alwathnani
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Enterococcus Faecalis ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Promising Result ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Artemisia Species

ABSTRACT: The present study was lead with a view to evaluate the antibacterial potentials of aqueous extracts of Artemisia species against human pathogenic bacteria: Escherichia coli (E.coli), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Ps. aeruginosa) , Staphylococcus aureus (Staph. aureus) and Enterococcus faecalis (Entero. faecalis) by two methods, first method was minimum inhibitory concentration (abbreviation: MIC) and sound method was minimum bactericidal concentration (abbreviation: MBC). Three crude plants extracts namely Artemisia monosperma, Artemisia cina and Artemisia argyi were found to show potential antibacterial properties against the isolated human pathogenic bacterial isolates. The results of MIC and MBC values of Artemisia monosperma for Enterococcus faecalis strains were at least concentration almost 2.3 and 4.1 mg/ml respectively, while MIC and MBC of Artemisia cina for Escherichia coli were highest concentration 3.9 and 4.9 mg/ml respectively. Moreover, MIC and MBC values for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis strains was correspondent with MIC and MBC values of Escherichia coli for aqueous extracts of Artemisia species meanwhile it is Artemisia cina which showed maximum activity against Escherichia coli. Among the Artemisia species tested, Artemisia cina showed the most promising result. Form these results prove the antibacterial potential of the plants and hence provide support for the use of them in traditional medicine.

scholarly journals Involvement of Peptidylprolylcis/transIsomerases in Enterococcus faecalis Virulence

2012 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 1728-1735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fany Reffuveille ◽  
Nathalie Connil ◽  
Maurizio Sanguinetti ◽  
Brunella Posteraro ◽  
Sylvie Chevalier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Protein Folding ◽  
Stress Response ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Enterococcus Faecalis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Manganese Concentration ◽  
High Manganese ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quinolone Antibiotics

ABSTRACTPeptidylprolylcis/transisomerases (PPIases) are enzymes involved in protein folding. Analysis of the genome sequence ofEnterococcus faecalisV583 allowed for identification of 3 PPIases carrying genes.ef2898encodes an intracellular PPIase which was not shown to be important for theE. faecalisstress response or virulence. The other two PPIases, the parvulin family rotamase EF0685 and the cyclophilin family member EF1534, are expected to be surface-exposed proteins. They were shown to be important for virulence and resistance to NaCl. A Δef0685Δef1534mutant was also more resistant to oxidative stress, was able to grow under a high manganese concentration, and showed altered resistance to ampicillin and quinolone antibiotics.

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