scholarly journals IN VITRO EVALUATION OF AEGLE MARMELOS LEAF EXTRACTS ON FOOT ULCER AND URINARY TRACT INFECTED PATHOGENS FROM DIABETIC PATIENTS

2019 ◽  
pp. 229-233
Author(s):  
MUJAWAR SALMA BEGUM HUSSAIN ◽  
MURIGENDRA B HIREMATH
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Infrared Analysis ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Pharmaceutical Drugs ◽  
Aegle Marmelos ◽  
Leaf Extracts

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of leaf extracts on foot ulcer and urinary tract pathogens from patients having diabetes. Methods: The pus and urine sample from the patients having diabetes were collected and cultured on nutrient agar plates. The morphological characters were studied for the colonies obtained. Antimicrobial activity of ethanol and aqueous extracts was studied for Aegle marmelos leaves. Results: Ethanol extract exhibited good results for both foot ulcer and urinary tract infected pathogens as compared to aqueous extract. Thin-layer chromatography was performed for methanol extract and then was subjected to column chromatography. The fractions obtained were again checked for the antibacterial activity and of three fractions, fraction 1 showed better results for pus and urine pathogens. Fourier-transformed infrared analysis was carried out for fraction 1 of methanol extract for verifying the presence of bioactive compounds. Conclusion: From the present study, it can be terminated that the bioactive compounds derived from plant extracts can be used for the development of new pharmaceutical drugs to reach out to various therapeutic needs.

In-vitro bactericidal activity of a novel plant source Plumeria pudica against some human and fish pathogenic bacteria

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shubhaisi Das ◽  
Sunanda Burman ◽  
Goutam Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Ethyl Acetate Extract ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Ms Analysis ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Aldehyde Groups

Background: The only remedy for up surging problem of antibiotic resistance is the discovery of antibacterial agents of natural origin. Objective: The present study was aimed at finding antibacterial potential of crude and solvent extracts of mature leaves of Plumeria pudica. Methods: Antibacterial activity of three different solvent extracts were evaluated in four human and four fish pathogenic bacteria by measuring the zone of inhibition and determining Minimum Inhibitory Concentration and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration values. Standard antibiotics were used as positive control. Preliminary phytochemical screening of most effective extract i.e., ethyl acetate extract, Fourier Transform Infra Red analysis and GC-MS analysis of the Thin Layer Chromatographic (TLC) fraction of ethyl acetate extract were done meticulously. All experiments were done thrice and analyzed statistically. Results: Crude leaf extracts and solvent extracts caused good inhibition of bacterial growth in all selected bacteria. Ethyl acetate extract showed highest inhibition zones in all tested strains with maximum inhibition (19.50±0.29 mm) in Escherichia coli (MTCC 739). MBC/MIC of the extracts indicated that all three solvent extracts were bactericidal. Preliminary phytochemical tests revealed the presence of tannins, steroids and alkaloids and FT-IR analysis revealed presence of many functional groups namely alcoholic, amide, amine salt and aldehyde groups. From the GC-MS analysis of TLC fraction of ethyl acetate extract five different bioactive compounds e.g., 2,4-ditert –butylphenyl 5-hydroxypentanoate, Oxalic acid; allyl nonyl ester, 7,9-Ditert-butyl-1-oxaspiro(4,5)deca-6,9-diene-2,8-dione, Dibutyl phthalate and 2,3,5,8-tetramethyl-decane were identified. Conclusion: Leaf extracts of P. pudica contain bioactive compounds that can be used as broad spectrum bactericidal agent.

scholarly journals In Vitro Coliform Resistance to Bioactive Compounds in Urinary Infection, Assessed in a Lab Catheterization Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 4315
Author(s):  
Emanuel Vamanu ◽  
Laura Dorina Dinu ◽  
Cristina Mihaela Luntraru ◽  
Alexandru Suciu
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Functional Product ◽  
Tract Infections

Bioactive compounds and phenolic compounds are viable alternatives to antibiotics in recurrent urinary tract infections. This study aimed to use a natural functional product, based on the bioactive compounds’ composition, to inhibit the uropathogenic strains of Escherichia coli. E. coli ATCC 25922 was used to characterize the IVCM (new in vitro catheterization model). As support for reducing bacterial proliferation, the cytotoxicity against a strain of Candida albicans was also determined (over 75% at 1 mg/mL). The results were correlated with the analysis of the distribution of biologically active compounds (trans-ferulic acid-268.44 ± 0.001 mg/100 g extract and an equal quantity of Trans-p-coumaric acid and rosmarinic acid). A pronounced inhibitory effect against the uropathogenic strain E. coli 317 (4 log copy no./mL after 72 h) was determined. The results showed a targeted response to the product for tested bacterial strains. The importance of research resulted from the easy and fast characterization of the functional product with antimicrobial effect against uropathogenic strains of E. coli. This study demonstrated that the proposed in vitro model was a valuable tool for assessing urinary tract infections with E. coli.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Screening and in vitro Antioxidant Properties of Methanol and Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Geophila obvallata

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Iserhienrhien Lucky Osafanme ◽  
Okolie Paulinus Ngozi
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Reducing Ability

Aim: This study investigated the phytochemical constituents and in vitro antioxidant properties of methanol and aqueous leaf extracts of Geophila obvallata using standard methods. Materials and Methods: The in vitro antioxidant assays carried out were 1, 1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging ability, Nitric oxide (NO•) radical scavenging activity assay, 2, 2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS•+) radical cation scavenging assay, ferric reducing properties and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays. Results: Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, steroids, saponins, terpernoids and cardiac glycosides in both extracts. Relative to the aqueous extract, the methanol extract contained a higher amount of the secondary metabolites. However, both extracts exhibited appreciable and dose-dependent capacities for quenching DPPH, ABTS•+ and NO• free radicals, and potent ferric reducing ability to levels comparable to those of ascorbic acid. The crude methanol extract showed significantly increased (P<0.05) antioxidant activity than the aqueous extract. Conclusion: It was concluded that the extract possesses strong antioxidant properties due to its content of phytochemicals, and provides scientific basis for its ethno medicinal applications.

scholarly journals In-Vitro Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Sunayana Raya ◽  
Ankit Belbase ◽  
Laxmi Dhakal ◽  
Krishna Govinda Prajapati ◽  
Reena Baidya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Microtitre Plate ◽  
Plate Method ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Biofilm Production

Background. Diabetic patients are more susceptible to urinary tract infection compared to nondiabetic patients, Escherichia coli being the most common uropathogen causing UTI. Unreasonable and incorrect antibiotic prescription for UTI in these patients may induce the development of antibiotic-resistant urinary pathogens resulting in delayed recovery and longer hospitalization. In addition to these, biofilm forming capacity of the pathogen may worsen the problem. The main aim of this cross-sectional study (conducted from March to September 2015) is to detect the biofilm forming capacity of UTI causing micro-organisms and compare the antibiotic resistance pattern of Escherichia coli, the most common cause of UTI, which will help the physician in choosing the best antibiotic. Method. Total of 1,099 clean-catch mid stream urine (CCMSU) was processed by standard microbiological technique; 182 were from the diabetic group and 917 nondiabetic. Following identification, all isolates were subjected to antibiotic susceptibility testing using modified Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. In-vitro biofilm forming capacity of the isolates were detected by Microtitre plate method. The data were analyzed using SPSS software 16. Result. Urinary tract infection was found to be significantly higher in diabetic patients (42.9%) compared to nondiabetic patients (17.4%) with Escherichia coli as the most common uropathogen in both diabetic and nondiabetic groups. Similarly, UTI was more common in elderly population (29.5%). Imipenem, nitrofurantoin and amikacin were found to be the most effective drug for uropathogenic E. coli in both diabetic and nondiabetic patients, whereas amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, and cotrimoxazole were least effective. Of the total bacterial isolates, 43.3% showed positive results for in-vitro biofilm production by the Microtitre plate method. A significantly higher resistance rate was observed among biofilm producing E. coli for quinolones, cotrimoxazole, and third generation cephalosporin ceftriaxone. Most of the biofilm producers (79.5%) were found to be MDR (p-value 0.015). Conclusion. Elderly populations with diabetes are at a higher risk of UTI. Higher biofilm production and resistance to in-use antimicrobial agents in this study render its inefficacy for empirical treatment and point out the importance of biofilm screening to ensure the effective management of infection.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF PHYTOCHEMICALS AND IN VITRO ANTIOXIDANT, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF SARCOSTEMMA BRUNONIANUM WIGHT AND ARN

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
AMALA DIVYA S. ◽  
THAMARAIKANI V. ◽  
SEKAR T.
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Pharmaceutical Drugs ◽  
Activity Maximum ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Objective: Sarcostemma brunonianum Wight and Arn is a potential medicinal plant belonging to Asclepiadaceae. Bioactive constituents of the plant support the application of treating various ailments in the traditional system of medicine. The study aims to determine the presence of various phytoconstituents in stem, root, and flowers. Methods: Hot percolation method was carried out to obtain crude extracts using different solvent systems from low polar-high polar solvents ranging from petroleum ether, chloroform, (mid-polar) ethyl acetate, methanol and water. Estimation of total phenols, tannins and In vitro antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activities were evaluated for the determination of potential pharmaceutical drugs. Results: The results revealed the presence of some phytoconstituents such as phenols, tannins, glycosides, gums and mucilages. Ascorbic acid, BSA, Rutin and Gallic acid were used as the reference standard. The total phenolic content was found to be high in stem methanol extract 440.84±69.99 mg/g Gallic acid equivalent, whereas the tannin content was 291.78±4.68 mg/g GAE. The result proves that the S. brunonianum stem methanol extract possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities when compared to reference standards. In vitro, Nitric oxide scavenging activity of stem showed a maximum % of inhibition in methanol stem extract (24.39µg/ml) and anti-inflammatory activity maximum inhibition was found to be (55.56 %) in stem methanol and flower(53.62 %). The IC50 (concentration required for 50% inhibition) was also calculated for the DPPH radical model. Conclusion: This study results proclaims and justifies the role of folklore medicinal plant S. brunonianum in the treatment of inflammatory-related ailments and can be recommended for an effective drug.

scholarly journals Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activities of Bay, Pandan, Citrus Leaves and Their Combination in Vitro

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 833-841
Author(s):  
Samsu U. Nurdin ◽  
Devi Sabarina ◽  
Subeki Subeki ◽  
Sussi Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Enzyme Inhibition ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Polyphenol Compounds ◽  
Citrus Leaves

The study aimed to evaluate the effects of bay (B), pandan (P), citrus leaves (C) and their combinations against starch hydrolysis enzymes (α-glucosidase and α-amylase enzymes) and antioxidant activity and to examine the role of polyphenol compounds in enzyme inhibition and antioxidant activity. Three single leaves extracts and five of their combinations were applied to inhibit α-glucosidase hydrolyzing p-nitrophenyl-α-D-glucopyranosyde or α-amylase hydrolyzing starch solution as well as to scavenge free radicals. The leaf extracts and their combination showed inhibition activities against α-glucosidase and α-amylase enzymes with range of inhibition activities were between 17.63% to 26.04% and 20.14% to 35.30% respectively. There is no significantly differ among the extracts in modulation of α-glucosidase activity, but each extract exhibited different effect on α-amylase or antioxidant activities. Mixing P with B and C increases the inhibitory activity of the extract against α-amylase as seen that percent of inhibition of BPC is significantly higher than P, eventhough their total phenolic content was not different. The synergism or antagonism effect was not observed when the extracts were combined as the enzyme inhibition or antioxidant activities are not depend on the proportion of the extract in the mixtures. The role of polyphenol compounds on inhibition of the starch digestion enzymes and on antioxidant activity was not observed. Further study is required to fully elucidate the effect of the leaf or their combinations on diabetic animal models or diabetic patients.

scholarly journals Prediksi Protein Target Bioaktif Ekstrak Metanol Buah Belimbing (Averrhoa carambola) dalam Regulasi Tekanan Darah

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-22
Author(s):  
Siti Munawaroh ◽  
Dian Laila Purwaningroom ◽  
Dianita Rifqia Putri ◽  
Cholik Harun Rosjidi
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Pressure Regulation ◽  
Averrhoa Carambola

AbstractBlood pressure regulation is basically control of amount of blood flow to certain tissues according to their metabolic needs. The complexity of the mechanisms involved leading to the assumption that there are many functional and structural proteins involved in blood pressure regulation. Indonesian people, especially those living on the island of Java, usually consume star fruit Averrhoa carambola to reduce blood pressure, but the content of bioactive compounds and the mechanism of their interference with proteins is still unknown. This study aimed to determine the bioactive compound content of Averrhoa carambola's methanol extract and its mechanism of interference with the target proteins. An amount of 200 g Averrhoa carambola dried simplicia was extracted by the maceration method using absolute methanol. The extract was then subjected to phytochemical tests using the Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) method. Based on the results obtained from the GC-MS phytochemical test, the names of the bioactive compounds found in the Averrhoa carambola methanol extract were obtained. The compounds are then analyzed for their target protein in the human body using the STITCH database (http://stitch.embl.de/). The proteins that had been predicted to be the target of active compounds of Averrhoa carambola methanol extract were analyzed for interactions between proteins using the STRINGdb database (https://string-db.org/cgi/input.pl). Based on this research, it can be concluded that Averrhoa carambola fruit methanol extract can help lower blood pressure by producing NO and acting as antioxidants. However, further research (in-vitro and in-vivo) needs to be done to prove the mechanism. AbstrakRegulasi tekanan darah adalah jumlah kontrol aliran darah ke jaringan tertentu sesuai dengan kebutuhan metabolismenya. Kompleksnya mekanisme yang terlibat, memunculkan asumsi terdapat banyak protein fungsional maupun struktural yang terlibat dalam regulasi tekanan darah. Masyarakat Indonesia, terutama yang tinggal di pulau Jawa biasa mengkonsumsi buah belimbing untuk menurunkan tekanan darah, namun kandungan senyawa bioaktif dan mekanisme intervensinya terhadap protein-protein belum diketahui. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kandungan senyawa bioaktif ekstrak metanol buah Averrhoa carambola dan mekanisme intervensinya terhadap protein-protein targetnya. Simplisia kering buah Averrhoa carambola sebanyak 200 g diekstraksi dengan metode maserasi menggunakan metanol absolut. Dari ekstrak tersebut dilakukan uji fitokimia dengan metode Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) sehingga didapatkan nama-nama senyawa bioaktif yang terdapat pada ekstrak metanol Averrhoa carambola. Senyawa-senyawa tersebut kemudian dianalisis protein targetnya dalam tubuh manusia menggunakan database STITCH (http://stitch.embl.de/). Kemudian dianalisis interaksi antar protein menggunakan database STRINGdb (https://string-db.org/cgi/input.pl). Berdasarkan penelitian ini, ekstrak metanol buah Averrhoa carambola dapat membantu menurunkan tekanan darah dengan memproduksi NO dan berperan sebagai antioksidan. Namun, penelitian lebih lanjut (in-vitro dan in-vivo) perlu dilakukan untuk membuktikan mekanismenya

scholarly journals Computational Analysis of Gynura bicolor Bioactive Compounds as Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV Inhibitor

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina Rozano ◽  
Muhammad Redha Abdullah Zawawi ◽  
Muhamad Aizuddin Ahmad ◽  
Indu Bala Jaganath
Keyword(s):  
Binding Energy ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Dipeptidyl Peptidase ◽  
Dipeptidyl Peptidase Iv ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Caffeoylquinic Acid ◽  
Dicaffeoylquinic Acid ◽  
Free Binding Energy ◽  
Gynura Bicolor

The inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPPIV) is a popular route for the treatment of type-2 diabetes. Commercially available gliptin-based drugs such as sitagliptin, anagliptin, linagliptin, saxagliptin, and alogliptin were specifically developed as DPPIV inhibitors for diabetic patients. The use of Gynura bicolor in treating diabetes had been reported in various in vitro experiments. However, an understanding of the inhibitory actions of G. bicolor bioactive compounds on DPPIV is still lacking and this may provide crucial information for the development of more potent and natural sources of DPPIV inhibitors. Evaluation of G. bicolor bioactive compounds for potent DPPIV inhibitors was computationally conducted using Lead IT and iGEMDOCK software, and the best free-binding energy scores for G. bicolor bioactive compounds were evaluated in comparison with the commercial DPPIV inhibitors, sitagliptin, anagliptin, linagliptin, saxagliptin, and alogliptin. Drug-likeness and absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) analysis were also performed. Based on molecular docking analysis, four of the identified bioactive compounds in G. bicolor, 3-caffeoylquinic acid, 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, and trans-5-p-coumaroylquinic acid, resulted in lower free-binding energy scores when compared with two of the commercially available gliptin inhibitors. The results revealed that bioactive compounds in G. bicolor are potential natural inhibitors of DPPIV.

scholarly journals In vitro Callus Induction of Coccinia indica (W. and A) and Analysis of Its Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and α-Amylase Inhibitory Activity - A Comparative Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
V. Jayalakshmi ◽  
J. Anbumalarmathi ◽  
S. Aruna Sharmili
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Efflux Pump ◽  
Leaf Explants ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Efflux Pump Inhibitor ◽  
Successive Extraction ◽  
Coccinia Indica

In the present study an attempt has been made to evaluate the phytochemical, antimicrobial, antioxidant and α-amylase inhibitory activity of Coccinia indica (W. and A) leaf extracts using four solvents and compare it with the callus extracts. Callus was initiated from the leaf explants of C. indica with 90% efficiency using MS medium supplemented with BAP (1 mg/l) + NAA (0.2 mg/l). Successive extraction method of C.indica was found to be an efficient method of extraction and methanol was observed to be the best suited solvent for the extraction of phytochemicals and macromolecules that were responsible for antimicrobial, antioxidant and α-amylase inhibition. GC-MS analysis of C. indica has confirmed the presence of bioactive compounds (Example: 9-Octadecanoic acid, 2-octadecycloxy ethyl ester (100%) in successive methanolic callus extract) in all the extracts where the FTIR analysis has confirmed the presence of various important functional groups of the identified bioactive compounds. Successive methanol extract of callus of C. indica was found to be the potent antimicrobial agent with drug efflux pump inhibitor property against 5 bacterial strains, Klebsiella pneumoniae (ATCC700603), Escherichia coli (ATCC25922), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), Proteus mirabilis (ATCC 25933) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (clinical isolate) and 3 fungal strains, Candida albicans (IFM 40009), Candida tropicalis (IFM 55058) and Candida krusei (IFM 46521). Successive methanol extract of callus of C. indica was found to be an efficient antioxidant agent and an efficient α-amylase inhibitor, which proves it to be a potent anti-diabetic agent with IC50 concentration to be 82.5µg/ml. This study is one of the strong evidence for this plant to be used by the traditional practitioners as a phytopharmaceutical agent.

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