Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of the Human Endometrial Fluid during the Natural Cycle

Purpose. Some microbiota patterns have been associated with favorable IVF prognosis and others with pathological conditions. The endometrial fluid aspirate (EFA) contains antibacterial proteins that are enriched in implantative IVF cycles, but the antimicrobial effect of EFA has not been addressed. We aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of the human endometrial fluid during the natural cycle. Methods. EFA was obtained through an embryo transfer catheter in 38 women, aged 18-40 years, with regular cycles attending to a fertility clinic. The antimicrobial activity of EFAs was tested against two strains of Staphylococcus aureus; one strain each of Streptococcus agalactiae, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae; and three yeasts (Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and Candida krusei). Results. All samples exhibited antibacterial activity against S. aureus. In addition, 32.4% of EFAs were active against one of the other microorganisms assayed, 16.2% against two, and 5.4% against four of them. In contrast, none exhibited antibacterial activity against E. coli or K. pneumoniae. The antimicrobial activity differs considerably between EFA samples, and we failed to observe a cycle-related pattern. Conclusions. EFA presented two antimicrobial activity patterns: (a) one common to all the samples, exhibiting activity against S. aureus and lack of activity against E. coli and K. pneumoniae, and (b) an individualized pattern, showing activity against some of the other microorganisms tested. The intensity of antibacterial activity differs between EFA samples. Our data suggest that the uterine microbiota is controlled by means of endometrial fluid components.

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Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of 7-Hydroxy-3',4'-Methylenedioxy- and 7-Benzyloxy-3',4'-Methylenedioxy Flavanones

Journal of Scientific Research ◽

10.3329/jsr.v9i3.31229 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 297-306 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

R. Ali ◽

A. Rahim ◽

A. Islam

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Antifungal Activity ◽

Elemental Analysis ◽

The Other ◽

Antifungal Activities ◽

Fungal Strains ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽

Other Hand ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal

7-Hydroxy-3',4'-methylenedioxy- and 7-benzyloxy-3',4'-methylenedioxy flavanones have been synthesized starting from 2,4-dihydroxyacetophenone. Subsequently biocidal activities of the flavanones have been investigated along with their corresponding chalcones against some bacterial and fungal strains. 2'-Hydroxy-4'-benzyloxy-3,4-methylenedioxy chalcone (5) and its corresponding flavanone (7) showed good antibacterial and antifungal activities against some selected bacterial and fungal strains. On the other hand, 2',4'-dihydroxy-3,4-methylenedioxy chalcone (4) showed no antibacterial and antifungal activities while its corresponding flavanone (6) showed a little antibacterial activity only at higher concentration but did not show antifungal activity. The synthesized chalcones and flavanones have been characterized using UV-Vis, IR and 1H NMRspectral data together with elemental analysis.

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COMPARISON OF ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF HONEY AGAINST AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC BACTERIA

International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research ◽

10.22159/ijcpr.2021v13i1.40810 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 41-43

Author(s):

S. DHANARAJ ◽

S. S. M. UMAMAGESWARI ◽

M. MALAVIKA ◽

G. BHUVANESHWARI

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Clostridium Perfringens ◽

Anaerobic Bacteria ◽

The Other ◽

E Coli ◽

Diffusion Technique ◽

Aerobic And Anaerobic

Objective: To compare the antibacterial activity of honey against aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Methods: Honey is extracted from the honey comb by trained persons. Antimicrobial activity of honey is performed by Agar Cup Diffusion technique for 3 bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and Clostridium perfringens. Results: By performing the technique with proper guidance, it is observed that the Staphylococcus aureus specimen shows sensitivity to honey whereas the other two specimens Escherichia coli and clostridium perfringens doesn’t show any sensitivity to honey. Conclusion: Due to its vast antibacterial activity of honey, it can be used along with other antibiotics to increase its efficiency.

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COMPARISON OF ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF GARLIC AGAINST AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC BACTERIA

International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research ◽

10.22159/ijcpr.2021v13i1.40811 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 44-46

Author(s):

K. G. DHANUSH ◽

S. S. M. UMAMAGESWARI ◽

M. MALAVIKA ◽

G. BHUVANESHWARI

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Clostridium Perfringens ◽

Anaerobic Bacteria ◽

The Other ◽

E Coli ◽

Diffusion Technique ◽

Aerobic And Anaerobic

Objective: To compare the antibacterial activity of garlic against aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Methods: Antimicrobial activity of garlic is performed by Agar cup diffusion technique for 3 bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and clostridium perfringens. Results: By performing the technique with proper guidance, it is observed that the Staphylococcus aureus specimen shows sensitivity to garlic whereas the other two specimens Escherichia coli and clostridium perfringens doesn’t show any sensitivity to garlic. Conclusion: Due to its vast antibacterial activity of garlic, it can be used along with other antibiotics to increase its efficiency.

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Antimicrobial activity of Saponins rich fraction of Cassia auriculata Linn against various microbial strains

International Current Pharmaceutical Journal ◽

10.3329/icpj.v2i4.14056 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 85-87

Author(s):

Supriya Deshpande ◽

Shailesh Kewatkar ◽

Vivek Paithankar

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Infectious Diseases ◽

Antimicrobial Effect ◽

Pharmaceutical Journal ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

E Coli ◽

Cassia Auriculata ◽

Aeromonas Hydrophilia ◽

Microbial Strains

In the present investigation, the saponins rich fraction of roots of Cassia auriculata L. was evaluated for antimicrobial activity against P. vesicularis, Streptococcus faecalis, Aeromonas hydrophilia, Salmonella typhae, Staphylococcus cohni, Serratia ficaria and E. coli at concentration of 12.5 mg/ml, 25 mg/ml, 37.5 mg/ml and 50 mg/ml. Antimicrobial activity of Cassia auriculata L. was carried out by well diffusion method. At maximum conc. i.e. 50mg/ml, antimicrobial effect of Saponin rich extract can be arranged in sequence of - P. vesicularis > Serratia ficaria > Streptococcus cohni > Aeromonas hydrophilic> Salmonella typhae > Sterptococcus faecalis > E. coli. The results indicate the saponins rich fraction of roots of Cassia auriculata L. might be exploited as natural drug for the treatment of several infectious diseases caused by these organisms. Cassia auriculata L. was observed to have antibacterial activity and can be used for medicinal purposes.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/icpj.v2i4.14056 International Current Pharmaceutical Journal, March 2013, 2(4): 85-87

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Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of Some Aldehyde Derivatives of 3-Acetylchromen-2-one

E-Journal of Chemistry ◽

10.1155/2010/937903 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 7 (s1) ◽

pp. S400-S404 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

B. Lakshminarayanan ◽

V. Rajamanickam ◽

T. Subburaju ◽

L. A. Pradeep Rajkumar ◽

H. Revathi

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Candida Albicans ◽

Antifungal Activity ◽

Spectral Data ◽

Aromatic Aldehyde ◽

E Coli ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal ◽

Derivatives Of

Some new 3-(substituted)-chromen-2-one have been synthesized by condensation of 3-acetylchromen-2-one with various aromatic aldehyde in presence of ethanol and alkali. The synthesized compounds were identified by spectral data and screened for their antibacterial activity againstB. pumilis, B. substilisandE. coliand antifungal activity againstA. nigerandCandida albicans. Among the synthesized compounds, some compounds of aryl chromen, which are having electron releasing substituent such as methoxy and hydroxyl at various positions, showed moderate to considerable antibacterial and antifungal activities.

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Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation for Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of N-Heteroaryl Substituted Benzene Sulphonamides

Organic Chemistry International ◽

10.1155/2014/419518 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Christiana Nonye Igwe ◽

Uchechukwu Chris Okoro

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Biological Activity ◽

Condensation Reaction ◽

Salmonella Typhi ◽

Heteroaromatic Compounds ◽

E Coli ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽

Target Molecules ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal

The synthesis and biological activity of N-heteroaryl substituted benzene sulphonamides (3a–h) were successful. Simple condensation reaction of benzene sulphonyl chloride (1) with substituted heteroaromatic compounds (2a–h) under dry pyridine and acetone gave the target molecules (3a–h) in good to excellent yield. The compounds were characterized using FTIR, 1HNMR, and 13CNMR. The compounds were screened for antibacterial activity against E. coli, Salmonella typhi, P. aeruginosa, B. cereus, K. pneumonia, and Sarcina lutea and antifungal activity against C. albicans and A. niger. The results of the antimicrobial activity showed improved biological activity against some tested organisms.

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Disinfection of Fruits with Activated Water

JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN AGRICULTURE ◽

10.24297/jaa.v10i0.8462 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 1864-1872

Author(s):

Prof. Teodora P. Popova

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Aqueous Solutions ◽

Antimicrobial Properties ◽

The Other ◽

Gram Negative Bacteria ◽

High Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Gram Negative ◽

E Coli ◽

Number Of Microorganisms ◽

Lower Effect

The effect of ionized aqueous solutions (anolytes and catholyte) in the processing of fruits (cherries, morellos, and strawberries) for decontamination has been tested. Freshly prepared analytes and catholyte without the addition of salts were used, as well as stored for 7 months anolytes, prepared with 0.5% NaCl and a combination of 0.5% NaCl and 0.5% Na2CO3. The anolyte prepared with a combination of 0.5% NaCl and 0.5% Na2CO3, as well as the anolyte obtained with 0.5% NaCl, exhibit high antimicrobial activity against the surface microflora of strawberries, cherries, and sour cherries. They inactivate E. coli for 15 minutes. The other species of the fam. Enterobacteriaceae were also affected to the maximum extent, as is the total number of microorganisms, especially in cherries and sour cherries. Even stored for 7 months, they largely retain their antimicrobial properties. Anolyte and catholyte, obtained without the addition of salts, showed a lower effect on the total number of microorganisms, but had a significant effect on Gram-negative bacteria, and especially with regard to the sanitary indicative E. coli.

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Antibacterial Activity of Thujaoccidentalis,ThujaorientalisandChamaecyparisobtusa

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance ◽

10.25258/ijpqa.v8i03.9567 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (03) ◽

Author(s):

Kyoung- Sun Seo ◽

Seong Woo Jin ◽

Seongkyu Choi ◽

Kyeong Won Yun

Keyword(s):

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Antibacterial Agent ◽

Methanol Extract ◽

The Other ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

E Coli ◽

Agar Diffusion ◽

Agar Diffusion Method ◽

Crude Methanol Extract

The antibacterial activity of three Cupressaceae plants (Thujaoccidentalis,ThujaorientalisandChamaecyparisobtusa) was tested against three bacteria using the agar diffusion method. The ether and ethylacetate fraction of crude methanol extract from the three plants showed potent antibacterial activity against the tested microorganisms. The result showed that Staphylococcus aureus revealed the most sensitivity among the tested bacteria. Thujaoccidentalisether fraction and Thujaorientalis hexane fraction exhibited the highest antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. E. coli was shown the highest MIC values compared to the other two tested bacteria, which indicates the lowest antibacterial activity against the bacterium. This study promises an interesting future for designing a potentially active antibacterial agent from the three Cupressaceae plants.

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Substituted 6,7-dimethoxy-5-oxo-2,3,5,9b-tetrahydrothiazolo[2,3-a]isoindole- 3-1,1-dioxide Derivatives with Antimicrobial Activity and Docking Assisted Prediction of the Mechanism of their Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties

Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry ◽

10.2174/1568026620666200922114735 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (29) ◽

pp. 2681-2691

Author(s):

Athina Geronikaki ◽

Victor Kartsev ◽

Phaedra Eleftheriou ◽

Anthi Petrou ◽

Jasmina Glamočlija ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antifungal Activity ◽

Drug Targets ◽

Bacterial Species ◽

Pharmaceutical Research ◽

Docking Studies ◽

Fungal Species ◽

Docking Analysis ◽

E Coli ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal

Background: Although a great number of the targets of antimicrobial therapy have been achieved, it remains among the first fields of pharmaceutical research, mainly because of the development of resistant strains. Docking analysis may be an important tool in the research for the development of more effective agents against specific drug targets or multi-target agents 1-3. Methods: In the present study, based on docking analysis, ten tetrahydrothiazolo[2,3-a]isoindole derivatives were chosen for the evaluation of the antimicrobial activity. Results: All compounds showed antibacterial activity against eight Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial species being, in some cases, more potent than ampicillin and streptomycin against all species. The most sensitive bacteria appeared to be S. aureus and En. Cloacae, while M. flavus, E. coli and P. aeruginosa were the most resistant ones. The compounds were also tested for their antifungal activity against eight fungal species. All compounds exhibited good antifungal activity better than reference drugs bifonazole (1.4 – 41 folds) and ketoconazole (1.1 – 406 folds) against all fungal species. In order to elucidate the mechanism of action, docking studies on different antimicrobial targets were performed. Conclusion: According to docking analysis, the antifungal activity can be explained by the inhibition of the CYP51 enzyme for most compounds with a better correlation of the results obtained for the P.v.c. strain (linear regression between estimated binding Energy and log(1/MIC) with R 2 =0.867 and p=0.000091 or R 2 = 0.924, p= 0.000036, when compound 3 is excluded.

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Synergistic Antimicrobial Activities of Combinations of Vanillin and Essential Oils of Cinnamon Bark, Cinnamon Leaves and Cloves

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10061406 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 1406

Author(s):

Rita Cava-Roda ◽

Amaury Taboada-Rodríguez ◽

Antonio López-Gómez ◽

Ginés Benito Martínez-Hernández ◽

Fulgencio Marín-Iniesta

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Food Packaging ◽

Antimicrobial Effect ◽

Antimicrobial Activities ◽

Inhibitory Effects ◽

Cinnamon Bark ◽

E Coli ◽

Pure Compounds ◽

Main Component

Plant bioactive compounds have antimicrobial and antioxidant activities that allow them to be used as a substitute for synthetic chemical additives in both food and food packaging. To improve its sensory and bactericidal effects, its use in the form of effective combinations has emerged as an interesting possibility in the food industry. In this study, the antimicrobial activities of essential oils (EOs) of cinnamon bark, cinnamon leaves, and clove and the pure compounds vanillin, eugenol, and cinnamaldehyde were investigated individually and in combination against Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli O157:H7. The possible interactions of combinations of pure compounds and EOs were performed by the two-dimensional checkerboard assay and isobologram methods. Vanillin exhibited the lowest antimicrobial activity (MIC of 3002 ppm against L. monocytogenes and 2795 ppm against E. coli O157:H7), while clove and cinnamon bark EOs exhibited the highest antimicrobial activity (402–404 against L. monocytogenes and 778–721 against E. coli O157:H7). For L. monocytogenes, pure compound eugenol, the main component of cinnamon leaves and clove, showed lower antimicrobial activity than EOs, which was attributed to the influence of the minor components of the EOs. The same was observed with cinnamaldehyde, the main component of cinnamon bark EO. The combinations of vanillin/clove EO and vanillin/cinnamon bark EO showed the most synergistic antimicrobial effect. The combination of the EOs of cinnamon bark/clove and cinnamon bark/cinnamon leaves showed additive effect against L. monocytogenes but indifferent effect against E. coli O157:H7. For L. monocytogenes, the best inhibitory effects were achieved by cinnamon bark EO (85 ppm)/vanillin (910 ppm) and clove EO (121 ppm)/vanillin (691 ppm) combinations. For E. coli, the inhibitory effects of clove EO (104 ppm)/vanillin (1006 ppm) and cinnamon leaves EO (118 ppm)/vanillin (979 ppm) combinations were noteworthy. Some of the tested combinations increased the antimicrobial effect and would allow the effective doses to be reduced, thereby offering possible new applications for food and active food packaging.

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