scholarly journals Characterization of Polysaccharides Extracted from Pulps and Seeds of Crataegus azarolus L. var. aronia: Preliminary Structure, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, α-Amylase, and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition Properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilhem Rjeibi ◽  
Rihab Zaabi ◽  
Warda Jouida
Keyword(s):  
Congo Red ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition ◽  
Helical Conformation ◽  
Total Carbohydrate ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries ◽  
Inhibitory Agents ◽  
Congo Red Test

Polysaccharides from the pulps (CAP) and seeds (CAS) of Crataegus azarolus L. var. aronia were extracted by hot water method. Both polysaccharides were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Congo red test, FT-IR spectroscopy, and their antioxidant, α-amylase, antiacetylcholinesterase, and antibacterial activities were evaluated. CAP showed the highest total carbohydrate (82.35%) and uronic acid (29.39%) contents. The Congo red test revealed the lack of triple-helical conformation for both polysaccharides. The comparison of both infrared spectra indicated similar patterns with the presence of typical bands of polysaccharides. However, the microstructure of both samples indicated differences when analyzed by SEM. CAP displayed higher antioxidant, α-amylase, and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities. Besides, CAP showed the strongest antimicrobial effects against seven microorganisms and, notably, the Gram-positive bacteria. Overall, the results suggest that polysaccharides from C. azarolus L. var. aronia may be considered as novel sources of antioxidants and recommended as enzyme inhibitory agents in food and pharmaceutical industries.

scholarly journals In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Mentha spicata Essential Oil against Some Pathogenic Bacteria

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-15
Author(s):  
Sara I. Othman ◽  
Fouad H. Kamel
Keyword(s):  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Mentha Spicata ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
In Vitro Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries

Mentha spicata (M. spicata) is within family Lamiaceae that spreads mainly in the temperate and subtemperate zones of the world. It is considered as a good source of essential oils (EOs), which is widely used in food production and pharmaceutical industries. The aim of the current study is to evaluate antibacterial activities associated with the EO of M. spicata cultivated in Iraq-Erbil city. The aerial parts of M. spicata were subjected to hydro distillation to extract the oil. Antimicrobial potential was tested against many microorganisms, signifying Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. EO of M. spicata demonstrated antimicrobial activities with best susceptibility observed for Gram-negative bacteria toward the oil. The results suggest that EO of M. spicata may have potential value as antibacterial activities.

The 1Ntracutaneous Congo Red Test

1960 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. K. C. Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Congo Red ◽  
Congo Red Test

scholarly journals Multifunctional application of PVA-aided Zn–Fe–Mn coupled oxide nanocomposite

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Buzuayehu Abebe ◽  
H. C. Ananda Murthy ◽  
Enyew Amare Zereffa
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Ternary Oxide ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Transfer Capability ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Synthesized Materials

AbstractZinc oxide (ZnO) is a fascinating semiconductor material with many applications such as adsorption, photocatalysis, sensor, and antibacterial activities. By using a poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) polymer as a capping agent and metal oxides (iron and manganese) as a couple, the porous PVA-aided Zn/Fe/Mn ternary oxide nanocomposite material (PTMO-NCM) was synthesized. The thermal, optical, crystallinity, chemical bonding, porosity, morphological, charge transfer properties of the synthesized materials were confirmed by DTG/DSC, UV–Vis-DRS, XRD, FT-IR, BET, SEM-EDAX/TEM-HRTEM-SAED, and CV/EIS/amperometric analytical techniques, respectively. The PTMO-NCM showed an enhanced surface area and charge transfer capability, compared to ZnO. Using the XRD pattern and TEM image analysis, the crystalline size of the materials was confirmed to be in the nanometer range. The porosity and superior charge transfer capabilities of the PTMO-NCM were confirmed from the BET, HRTEM (IFFT)/SAED, and CV/EIS analysis. The adsorption kinetics (adsorption reaction/adsorption diffusion) and adsorption isotherm test confirmed the presence of a chemisorption type of adsorbate/methylene blue dye-adsorbent/PTMO-NCM interaction. The photocatalytic performance was tested on the Congo red and Acid Orange-8 dyes. The superior ascorbic acid sensing capability of the material was understood from CV and amperometric analysis. The noble antibacterial activities of the material were also confirmed on both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Efficiency of Aloe arborescens and Aloe barbadensis Natural and Commercial Products

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Kaja Kupnik ◽  
Mateja Primožič ◽  
Željko Knez ◽  
Maja Leitgeb
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Aloe Barbadensis ◽  
Commercial Products ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Antimicrobial Efficiency ◽  
Aloe Arborescens ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries

Nowadays, there are many commercial products from natural resources on the market, but they still have many additives to increase their biological activities. On the other hand, there is particular interest in natural sources that would have antimicrobial properties themselves and would inhibit the growth and the reproduction of opportunistic microorganisms. Therefore, a comparative antimicrobial study of natural samples of aloe and its commercial products was performed. Qualitative and quantitative determination of antimicrobial efficiency of Aloe arborescens and Aloe barbadensis and its commercial products on fungi, Gram-negative, and Gram-positive bacteria was performed. Samples exhibited antimicrobial activity and slowed down the growth of all tested microorganisms. Research has shown that natural juices and gels of A. arborescens and A. barbadensis are at higher added concentrations comparable to commercial aloe products, especially against microbial cultures of Bacillus cereus, Candida albicans, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, whose growths were completely inhibited at a microbial concentration of 600 μg/mL. Of particular importance are the findings of the good antimicrobial efficacy of fresh juice and gel of A. arborescens on tested microorganisms, which is less known and less researched. These results show great potential of A. arborescens for further use in medicine, cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

scholarly journals In Vitro and In Vivo Antibacterial Activities of DW-224a, a New Fluoronaphthyridone

2006 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 2261-2264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee-Soo Park ◽  
Hyun-Joo Kim ◽  
Min-Jung Seol ◽  
Dong-Rack Choi ◽  
Eung-Chil Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
The Other ◽  
Vitro Activity ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
In Vitro Activity ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria

ABSTRACT DW-224a showed the most potent in vitro activity among the quinolone compounds tested against clinical isolates of gram-positive bacteria. Against gram-negative bacteria, DW-224a was slightly less active than the other fluoroquinolones. The in vivo activities of DW-224a against gram-positive bacteria were more potent than those of other quinolones.

Can the use of an endoscopic Congo red test decrease the incidence of incomplete proximal gastric vagotomy?

1987 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 427-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip E. Donahue ◽  
Junichi Yoshida ◽  
Harry M. Richter ◽  
C. Thomas Bombeck ◽  
Lloyd M. Nyhus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congo Red ◽  
Proximal Gastric Vagotomy ◽  
Congo Red Test ◽  
Endoscopic Congo Red Test

scholarly journals Green Synthesis of Iron Nanoparticles by Acacia nilotica Pods Extract and Its Catalytic, Adsorption, and Antibacterial Activities

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1922 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enshirah Da’na ◽  
Amel Taha ◽  
Eman Afkar
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Iron Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Acacia Nilotica ◽  
Opportunistic Pathogens ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Adsorption Processes ◽  
Oxidation Degradation

Iron nanoparticles (FeNP) were synthesized using Acacia nilotica seedless pods extract. The synthesized FeNP were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), UV/Vis spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The XRD pattern confirmed the synthesis of crystalline phase of α-Fe2O3. EDS spectroscopy showed the presence of elemental iron and oxygen, indicating that the nanoparticles are essentially present in oxide form. UV absorption in the range of 450–550 nm confirmed the formation of FeNP. DLS indicated an average FeNP particle size of 229 nm. The synthesized FeNP was tested for adsorption and oxidation degradation of methyl orange (MO) under different conditions and found to be effective in both degradation and adsorption processes. Furthermore, the synthesized FeNP has the potential to terminate the pathogenicity of several human opportunistic pathogens; belongs to gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and one species of Candida as well.

scholarly journals Clinical Significance of Congo Red Test

1976 ◽  
Vol 118 (Suppl) ◽  
pp. 191-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
EIETSU OUCHI ◽  
NOBUO NOMURA ◽  
SHIGERU WATABE ◽  
KUNIO SEIJI ◽  
JYO SATO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Congo Red ◽  
Congo Red Test

scholarly journals Figainin 1, a Novel Amphibian Skin Peptide with Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Properties

Antibiotics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos José Correia Santana ◽  
Ana Carolina Martins Magalhães ◽  
Agenor C. M. dos Santos Júnior ◽  
Carlos André Ornelas Ricart ◽  
Beatriz D. Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anticancer Agents ◽  
Helical Conformation ◽  
Amino Acid Residues ◽  
Amphibian Skin ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
C Terminus ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
Amphibian Skin Peptide ◽  
Hydrophobic Amino Acids ◽  
Skin Secretions

Amphibian skin secretions are abundant in bioactive compounds, especially antimicrobial peptides. These molecules are generally cationic and rich in hydrophobic amino acids, have an amphipathic structure and adopt an α-helical conformation when in contact with microorganisms membranes. In this work, we purified and characterized Figainin 1, a novel antimicrobial and antiproliferative peptide from the cutaneous secretion of the frog Boana raniceps. Figainin 1 is a cationic peptide with eighteen amino acid residues—rich in leucine and isoleucine, with an amidated C-terminus—and adopts an α-helical conformation in the presence of trifluoroethanol (TFE). It displayed activity against Gram-negative and especially Gram-positive bacteria, with MIC values ranging from 2 to 16 µM, and showed an IC50 value of 15.9 µM against epimastigote forms of T. cruzi; however, Figanin 1 did not show activity against Candida species. This peptide also showed cytolytic effects against human erythrocytes with an HC50 of 10 µM, in addition to antiproliferative activity against cancer cells and murine fibroblasts, with IC50 values ranging from 10.5 to 13.7 µM. Despite its adverse effects on noncancerous cells, Figainin 1 exhibits interesting properties for the development of new anticancer agents and anti-infective drugs against pathogenic microorganisms.

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