scholarly journals The Beginnings of Modern Research on Propolis in Poland

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzej K. Kuropatnicki ◽  
Ewelina Szliszka ◽  
Małgorzata Kłósek ◽  
Wojciech Król
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Ethanol Extracts ◽  
The 1960S

Propolis studies in Poland were initiated by Professor Stan Scheller in the 1960s. It was a team of Polish researchers who developed a method of introducing hydrophobic ethanol extracts of propolis (EEP) into aqueous solutions, which enabled the study of their biological properties. The studies performed in Poland showed that EEP possesses antioxidant, radioprotective, and immunostimulating properties. It was possible to demonstrate antibacterial activity of propolis on Gram-positive bacteria, virulentMycobacterium tuberculosis, and protozoa as well as stimulating activity of aqueous extracts of propolis on proliferation of cellsin vitro. Polish investigators showed that propolis stimulates regeneration of tissue, acts as antioxidant and radioprotector, has strong immunostimulative properties, affects animals’ life span by extending it, and improves intellectual and life functions of the elderly.

Antibacterial activity of aerial parts as well as in vitro raised calli of the medicinal plant Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde

2007 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Shahid ◽  
Anwar Shahzad ◽  
Abida Malik ◽  
M Anis
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Saraca Asoca ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria

Leaves, stem, and flowers of Saraca asoca, an endangered medicinal plant in India, and young explants cultivated on Murashige & Skoog's medium containing 6-benzylaminopurine were analyzed for antibacterial potential. Alcoholic and aqueous extracts from parent explants and their in vitro raised calli were tested by an agar well diffusion method. Minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of the extracts were determined by broth microdilution method. Aqueous extracts showed antibacterial activity against limited bacterial species, whereas alcoholic extracts were active against a wider range of bacteria. Although the alcoholic extracts of all the explants and calli showed antibacterial activity, the extracts derived from flowers and their calli showed better results. Extracts derived from calli showed comparable results to the extracts from explants. Overall, the MICs of the extracts ranged from 0.039 to 1.25 mg/mL. MICs against Gram-positive bacteria ranged from 0.078 to 1.25 mg/mL, whereas they ranged between 0.039 and 0.625 mg/mL against Gram-negative bacteria. A MIC distribution plot showed that Gram-negative bacteria were more susceptible to the extracts than Gram-positive bacteria. It is concluded that extracts of S. asoca contain antibacterial agent, and as the calli gave good results, in vitro cultivation of the explants may be used to obtain antibacterial compounds. This is the first report on antibacterial activity of S. asoca, especially through in vitro raised calli.Key words: Saraca asoca, antibacterial activity, in vitro, callus, minimal inhibitory concentration.

scholarly journals The Multifunctional Sactipeptide Ruminococcin C1 Displays Potent Antibacterial Activity In Vivo as Well as Other Beneficial Properties for Human Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 3253
Author(s):  
Clarisse Roblin ◽  
Steve Chiumento ◽  
Cédric Jacqueline ◽  
Eric Pinloche ◽  
Cendrine Nicoletti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Modified Peptides ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Conventional Antibiotics ◽  
Clinical Potential

The world is on the verge of a major antibiotic crisis as the emergence of resistant bacteria is increasing, and very few novel molecules have been discovered since the 1960s. In this context, scientists have been exploring alternatives to conventional antibiotics, such as ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs). Interestingly, the highly potent in vitro antibacterial activity and safety of ruminococcin C1, a recently discovered RiPP belonging to the sactipeptide subclass, has been demonstrated. The present results show that ruminococcin C1 is efficient at curing infection and at protecting challenged mice from Clostridium perfringens with a lower dose than the conventional antibiotic vancomycin. Moreover, antimicrobial peptide (AMP) is also effective against this pathogen in the complex microbial community of the gut environment, with a selective impact on a few bacterial genera, while maintaining a global homeostasis of the microbiome. In addition, ruminococcin C1 exhibits other biological activities that could be beneficial for human health, as well as other fields of applications. Overall, this study, by using an in vivo infection approach, confirms the antimicrobial clinical potential and highlights the multiple functional properties of ruminococcin C1, thus extending its therapeutic interest.

scholarly journals Novel Trifluoromethyl Pyrimidinone Compounds With Activity Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Hembre ◽  
Julie V. Early ◽  
Joshua Odingo ◽  
Catherine Shelton ◽  
Olena Anoshchenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Pyridyl Ring ◽  
Pyridyl Group ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Cytotoxic Molecules

The identification and development of new anti-tubercular agents are a priority research area. We identified the trifluoromethyl pyrimidinone series of compounds in a whole-cell screen against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Fifteen primary hits had minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) with good potency IC90 is the concentration at which M. tuberculosis growth is inhibited by 90% (IC90 < 5 μM). We conducted a structure–activity relationship investigation for this series. We designed and synthesized an additional 44 molecules and tested all analogs for activity against M. tuberculosis and cytotoxicity against the HepG2 cell line. Substitution at the 5-position of the pyrimidinone with a wide range of groups, including branched and straight chain alkyl and benzyl groups, resulted in active molecules. Trifluoromethyl was the preferred group at the 6-position, but phenyl and benzyl groups were tolerated. The 2-pyridyl group was required for activity; substitution on the 5-position of the pyridyl ring was tolerated but not on the 6-position. Active molecules from the series demonstrated low selectivity, with cytotoxicity against eukaryotic cells being an issue. However, there were active and non-cytotoxic molecules; the most promising molecule had an MIC (IC90) of 4.9 μM with no cytotoxicity (IC50 > 100 μM). The series was inactive against Gram-negative bacteria but showed good activity against Gram-positive bacteria and yeast. A representative molecule from this series showed rapid concentration-dependent bactericidal activity against replicating M. tuberculosis bacilli with ~4 log kill in <7 days. Overall the biological properties were promising, if cytotoxicity could be reduced. There is scope for further medicinal chemistry optimization to improve the properties without major change in structural features.

scholarly journals Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of Khaya senegalensis bark extracts on Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Aliyu ◽  
Alkali BR ◽  
Yahaya MS ◽  
Garba A ◽  
Adeleye SA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Proteus Mirabilis ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Khaya Senegalensis ◽  
Ethanol Extracts

<p>The aqueous and ethanol extracts of the bark of<em> Khaya senegalensis</em> were screened for their phytochemical constituents and preliminary antibacterial activity against <em>Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli</em> and<em> Proteus mirabilis. </em>The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the plant on the tested organisms was determined using multiple tubes method.</p><p>Alkaloids, anthraquinones, glycosides, tannins and steroids were detected in both extracts.</p><p>The ethanol and aqueous extracts of the plant showed antibacterial activity against <em>B. subtilis and E. coli,</em> with the aqueous extracts having more activity than those of ethanol. However the growth of<em> P. mirabilis</em> was not inhibited by either of the extracts. The MIC value was determined to be 50 mg/ml for<em> B. subtilis </em>and<em> E. coli. </em>The results are suggestive of considerable antibacterial activity of<em> K. senegalensis </em>and may justify its use in the treatment of bacterial diseases by herbalists or traditional healers.</p>

scholarly journals Antibacterial activity of aqueous extracts of Indian chewing sticks on dental plaque: An in vitro study

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanuja Penmatsa ◽  
AlapatiKranthi Kumar ◽  
MNarendra Reddy ◽  
NalamSai Gautam ◽  
NalamRadhika Gautam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Chewing Sticks

scholarly journals In Vitro Activity of S-3578, a New Broad-Spectrum Cephalosporin Active against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococci

2003 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 923-931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takaji Fujimura ◽  
Yoshinori Yamano ◽  
Isamu Yoshida ◽  
Jingoro Shimada ◽  
Shogo Kuwahara
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Population Analysis ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
In Vitro Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Mrsa Strains ◽  
Time Kill

ABSTRACT The in vitro antibacterial activity of S-3578, a new parenteral cephalosporin, against clinical isolates was evaluated. The MICs of the drug at which 90% of the isolates were inhibited were 4 μg/ml for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and 2 μg/ml for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis, which were fourfold higher than and equal to those of vancomycin, respectively. The anti-MRSA activity of S-3578 was considered to be due to its high affinity for penicillin-binding protein 2a (50% inhibitory concentration, 4.5 μg/ml). In time-kill studies with 10 strains each of MRSA and methicillin-susceptible S. aureus, S-3578 caused more than a 4-log10 decrease of viable cells on the average at twice the MIC after 24 h of exposure, indicating that it had potent bactericidal activity. Furthermore, in population analysis of MRSA strains with heterogeneous or homogeneous resistance to imipenem, no colonies emerged from about 109 cells on agar plates containing twice the MIC of S-3578, suggesting the low frequency of emergence of S-3578-resistant strains from MRSA. S-3578 was also highly active against penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae (PRSP), with a MIC90 of 1 μg/ml, which was comparable to that of ceftriaxone. S-3578 also had antibacterial activity against a variety of gram-negative bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, though its activity was not superior to that of cefepime. In conclusion, S-3578 exhibited a broad antibacterial spectrum and, particularly, had excellent activity against gram-positive bacteria including methicillin-resistant staphylococci and PRSP. Thus, S-3578 was considered to be worthy of further evaluation.

Zinc oxide microrods and nanorods: different antibacterial activity and their mode of action against Gram-positive bacteria

RSC Advances ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (99) ◽  
pp. 56031-56040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilaria Rago ◽  
Chandrakanth Reddy Chandraiahgari ◽  
Maria P. Bracciale ◽  
Giovanni De Bellis ◽  
Elena Zanni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Mode Of Action ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria

ZnO micro and nanorods, produced through simple and inexpensive techniques, resulted to be strong antimicrobials against Gram-positive bacteria, in vitro as well as in vivo, by altering cell outer structures like membrane and exopolysaccharides.

scholarly journals Identification of A Novel Antibacterial Peptide from Atlantic Mackerel belonging to the GAPDH-Related Antimicrobial Family and Its In Vitro Digestibility

Marine Drugs ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clément Offret ◽  
Ismaïl Fliss ◽  
Laurent Bazinet ◽  
André Marette ◽  
Lucie Beaulieu
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Peptide Sequence ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Biotechnological Potential ◽  
Minimal Inhibitory Concentrations ◽  
Atlantic Mackerel ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria

The Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus, is one of the most fished species in the world, but it is still largely used for low-value products, such as bait; mainly for crustacean fishery. This resource could be transformed into products of high value and may offer new opportunities for the discovery of bioactive molecules. Mackerel hydrolysate was investigated to discover antibacterial peptides with biotechnological potential. The proteolytic process generated a hydrolysate composed of 96% proteinaceous compounds with molecular weight lower than 7 kDa. From the whole hydrolysate, antibacterial activity was detected against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. After solid phase extraction, purification of the active fraction led to the identification of 4 peptide sequences by mass spectrometry. The peptide sequence N-KVEIVAINDPFIDL-C, called Atlantic Mackerel GAPDH-related peptide (AMGAP), was selected for chemical synthesis to confirm the antibacterial activity and to evaluate its stability through in vitro digestibility. Minimal inhibitory concentrations of AMGAP revealed that Listeria strains were the most sensitive, suggesting potential as food-preservative to prevent bacterial growth. In addition, in vitro digestibility experiments found rapid (after 20 min) and early digestibility (stomach). This study highlights the biotechnological potential of mackerel hydrolysate due to the presence of the antibacterial AMGAP peptide.

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