Aktywność olejku pichtowego (Oleum Pichtae) wobec bakterii beztlenowych

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kędzia ◽  
Andrzej W. Kędzia
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Growth Control ◽  
Bacteroides Fragilis ◽  
Bornyl Acetate ◽  
Tannerella Forsythia ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Prevotella Bivia

Introduction. Abies whitebark (Abies sibirica L.) belonging to the family Pinaceae. The tree grown in Mongol, China and Siberian taiga. Produced the pichtae oil, which is obtained by hydrodistillation method. It contain: α-pinene, β-pinene, β-caryophyllene, bornyl acetate, camphene, mircene and cineole. The oil exhibiting expectorant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antialergic, liver restorative, adaptogenic and antioxidant properties. It has antimicrobial activity. Aim. The aim of the date was to determine the susceptibility of anaerobic bacteria isolated from patients to pichtae oil. Material and methods. The investigated 49 strains of bacteria isolated from patients from genus Bacteroides (7 strains), Parabacteroides (1), Prevotella (8), Porphyromonas (5), Tannerella (1), Fusobacterium (6), Finegoldia (4), Parvimonas (2), Peptostreptococcus (4), Actinomyces (4), Bifidobacterium (1), Propionibacterium (6), and 10 reference strains. The concentrations the oil were the following: 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, 10.0, 15.0 and 20.0 mg/ml. The pichtae oil was added to Brucella agar with 5% defibrynated sheep blood, menadione and hemin. Inoculum containing 106 CFU/ml was seeded with Steers replicator upon the agar with oil or without oil (strains growth control). The incubation was carried out in anaerobic jars containing 10% C02 , 10% H2 and 80% N2 , palladic catalyst and anaerobic indicator, at 37°C for 48 hrs. The MIC was defined as the lowest concentration of the pichtae oil that completely inhibited growth the anaerobic bacteria. Results. The results investigation indicated that from Gram-negative rods Tannerella forsythia (MIC = 5.0 mg/ml), Bacteroides fragilis and Bacteroides uniformis (MIC = 7.5 mg/ml) were the most susceptible to pichtae oil. The growth of Prevotella strains were inhibited by concentrations in ranges 5.0-15.0 mg/ml. The Prevotella bivia (MIC 10.0-15.0 mg/ml) and Prevotella buccalis (MIC = 15.0 mg/ml) were the most resistant. The tested oil was active on account genus of Fusobacterium strains in concentrations 5.0-10.0 mg/ml. The Gram-positive cocci were the more sensitive then rods. The growth was inhibited by concentrations in ranges ≤ 2.5-10.0 mg/ml. The oil was equally effective against Gram-positive rods (MIC ≤ 2.5-10.0 mg/ml). From this bacteria the more susceptible were the strains of Actinomyces (MIC ≤ 2.5-7.5 mg/ml) and the least a rods from genus of Bifidobacterium (MIC = 10.0 mg/ml). The date indicated, that the Gram-positive anaerobes were the more susceptible to pichtae oil than Gram-negative rods. Conclusions. From among the Gram-negative bacteria the more susceptible to pichtae oil were the rods from genus Tannerella forsythia, Bacteroides fragilis and Bacteroides uniformis. Gram-positive anaerobic cocci were the more susceptible then Gram-positive rods. The pichtae oil was the more active towards Gram-positive bacteria then Gram-negative anaerobic rods.

Działanie in vitro olejku cyprysowego (Oleum Cupressi) na bakterie beztlenowe

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kędzia ◽  
Elżbieta Hołderna-Kędzia
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Growth Control ◽  
Cupressus Sempervirens ◽  
Tannerella Forsythia ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Gram Positive Cocci ◽  
Porphyromonas Levii

Introduction. Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) belongs to the family Cupressaceae. It is evergreen, and grows in Mediterranean region. The Cypress leaves and young branches are utilized to produce the essential oil. Cypress oil contain a number of components, in it α-pinene, Δ3-carene, α-terpinyl acetate, cedrol, α-terpinolene, β-myrcene, limonene, α-terpineolene, terpinen-4-ol, β-pinene, δ-cadinene and sabinene. The oil is used in therapy different diseases. It to have antimicrobial activity. Aim. The aim of the date was evaluation the susceptibility of anaerobic bacteria to Cypress oil. Material and methods. The anaerobic bacteria were isolated from patients. The 62 microorganisms, in it 36 strains of Gram-negative rods, 14 Gram-positive cocci and 12 Gram-positive rods, and 7 reference strains were tested. Susceptibility (MIC) was determined by means of plate dilution technique in Brucella agar supplemented with 5% defibrynated sheep blood, menadione and hemin. The Cypress oil was dissolved in DMSO and distilled water to obtain final following concentrations: 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, 10.0, 15.0 and 20.0 mg/ml. Inoculum containing 106 CFU per 1 ml was seeded with Steers replicator upon the agar with oil or without the oil (strains growth control). The agar plates was incubated in anaerobic condition in anaerobic jar in 37°C for 48 hrs. The MIC was interpreted as the lowest concentration of Cypress oil inhibiting the growth of tested bacteria. Results. The results indicated that from among Gram-negative rods the most susceptible to Cypress oil was the strains from genus Tannerella forsythia (MIC < 2.5-5.0 mg/ml), Bacteroides uniformis (MIC = 5.0 mg/ml), Bacteroides vulgatus and Porphyromonas asaccharolytica (MIC 5.0-7.5 mg/ml) and Porphyromonas levii (MIC = 7.5 mg/ml). The strains from genera Fusobacterium and of Bacteroides fragilis were the susceptible to 2.5-≥ 20.0 mg/ml. The Cypress oil was least active towards Prevotella and Parabacteroides strains (MIC ≥ 20.0 mg/ml).The tested Gram-positive cocci were more susceptible. The growth of the strains were inhibited by concentrations in ranges ≤ 2.5-7.5 mg/ml. The oil was minor active towards Gram-positive rods (MIC ≤ 2.5-20.0 mg/ml). Among the strains the genus of Actinomyces odontolyticus (MIC = 5.0 mg/ml) and Actinomyces viscosus (MIC ≤ 2.5-7.5 mg/ml) were the most susceptible. The growth of rods of Bifidobacterium breve was inhibited by concentrations 10.0 mg/ml. The data indicates that the Gram-negative rods were the less susceptible than Gram-positive bacteria to cypress oil. Conclusions. Among Gram-negative rods the most susceptible were the strains Tannerella forsythia, Bacteroides uniformis, Bacteroides vulgatus, Porphyromonas asaccharolytica and Porphyromonas levii. The oil was more active against Gram-positive cocci. Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria demonstrate the more susceptible to Cypress oil then Gram-positive rods.

Wpływ olejku świerkowego (Oleum Picea excelsa) na bakterie beztlenowe

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kędzia ◽  
Elżbieta Hołderna-Kędzia
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Growth Control ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Tannerella Forsythia ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Picea Excelsa ◽  
Gram Positive Cocci

Introduction. Spruce (Picea abies L.) is a member of family Pinaceae. It was known and used in ancient. The tree grown to 50 m height. Produced by conifers etheric oil possesses antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties. The major compounds of the spruce oil are: pinene, cadinene and felandrene. It is obtained hydro distillation method. Aim. The aim of the date was to investigate activity of spruce oil against anaerobic bacteria. Material and methods. The 53 of anaerobic bacteria isolated from oral cavity and upper respiratory tract, in it 32 strains of Gram-negative rods, 12 Gram-positive rods and 9 Gram-positive cocci were tested. Moreover investigated 8 reference strains. Susceptibility (MIC) was determined by two-fold dilution technique in Brucella agar with 5% defibrynated sheep blood, menadione and hemin. The spruce oil was dissolved in DMSO and distillated water to obtained a final concentrations 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, 10.0, 15.0 and 20.0 mg/ml. The inoculums containing 106 CFU/ml was seeded with Steers replicator upon the surface of agar with oil or without tested essential oil (strains growth control). Incubation the agar plates was performed in anaerobic conditions in anaerobic jars containing 10% C02 , 10% H2 and 80% N2 , palladic catalyst and anaerobic indicator, at 37°C for 48 hrs. The MIC was established as the lowest concentration of the spruce oil that inhibiting the growth of tested anaerobes. Results. The results of these investigations indicated that the most susceptible to spruce oil from Gram-negative bacteria were the strains Prevotella intermedia (MIC 5.0-10.0 mg/ml) and Porphyromonas levii (MIC = 7.5 mg/ml). The growth of strains from genus Bacteroides fragilis was inhibited by concentration > 20.0 mg/ml, and Tannerella forsythia in ranges from 15.0 to > 20.0 mg/ml. The Gram-positive bacteria were more susceptible. The growth of 50% of this rods was inhibited in concentration 2.5-7.5 mg/ml. From Gram-positive rods from genus of Actinomyces odontolyticus were the most susceptible. The 75% of the rods were inhibited by spruce oil in concentrations 2.5-7.5 mg/ml. The least sensitive was the strain Actinomyces viscosus (MIC = 15.0 mg/ml). The tested oil was more active on account Gram-positive cocci. The growth was inhibited by concentrations in ranges 2.5-7.5 mg/ml. The Gram-positive cocci were more susceptible than Gram-positive rods. The data indicated that the spruce oil was more active towards Gram-positive rods than Gram-negative anaerobes. Conclusions. From the Gram-negative bacteria the Prevotella rods were the more susceptible to spruce oil. The oil was the less active towards Gram-negative rods from genus Tannerella forsythia. From Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria the Gram-positive cocci were the more susceptible to spruce oil then Gram-positive rods.

Skuteczność działania in vitro olejku melisowego (Oleum Melissae) na bakterie beztlenowe

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kędzia ◽  
Elżbieta Hołderna-Kędzia
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Growth Control ◽  
Geranyl Acetate ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
High Antibacterial Activity

Introduction. Melissa officinalis L. is a member of family Lamiaceae. The plant a widely cultivated in many countries of Asia (Iran, Turkiestan), North America, Europe and Poland. It growth to 1 m high. Leaves are green with characteristic smell of lemon and flowers are white or pink. The plant produce of essential oil which the components are: neral, geraniol, geranial, β-caryophyllene, tymol, linalol, citronellol, cytronellal, geranyl acetate, α-humulene, germacrane D, n-eikosane, didydrocitronellolacetate, 5-cedranone, β-ocimene Z and β-ocimene E. The oil is used in therapy. It showed antiinflammatory and antymicrobial activity towards bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects. Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate the activity of melissa oil against anaerobic bacteria. Material and methods. The bacterial strains were isolated from oral cavity. A total 32 strains anaerobes and 8 standards strains were investigated. The melissa oil (Semifarm) was dissolved in DMSO and distilled water to obtained a final concentrations of 2.0, 1.0, 0.5, 0.25, 0.12 and 0.06 mg/ml. The inoculums containing 105 CFU/spot was seeded with Steers replicator upon the surface of agar with or without essential oil (bacterial strains growth control). Incubation was performed in anaerobic conditions in anaerobic jar, in 37°C for 48 hrs. The MIC was defined as the lowest concentrations of melissa oil inhibiting the growth of the tested anaerobes. Results. The results showed, that the melissa oil presented high antibacterial activity against all tested anaerobes. The most susceptible from Gram-positive bacteria were the cocci from the genus of Finegoldia magna, Micromonas micros and Peptostreptococcus anaerobius and Gram-positive rods Actinomyces odontolyticus and Bifidobacterium bivia (MIC < 0.06 mg/ml). The 92% of Gram-positive bacteria was inhibited in concentrations < 0.06-0.25 mg/ml. From Gram-negative rods the most susceptible was the Bacteroides vulgatus (MIC < 0.06 mg/ml). The strains from genus of Prevotella bivia and Prevotella buccalis were the lowest sensitive. The minimal inhibitory concentration for these strains was 1.0 mg/ml. But 47% of this strains was inhibited by concentrations in range < 0.06-0.25 mg/ml. Conclusions. The melissa oil showed high activity against all tested anaerobic bacteria, The Gram-positive bacteria were the most susceptible to tested oil than Gram-negative anaerobic rods.

Activity of Telithromycin (HMR 3647) against Anaerobic Bacteria Compared to Those of Eight Other Agents by Time-Kill Methodology

1999 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 2027-2031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim L. Credito ◽  
Lois M. Ednie ◽  
Michael R. Jacobs ◽  
Peter C. Appelbaum
Keyword(s):  
Propionibacterium Acnes ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Bacteroides Fragilis ◽  
Bacteroides Thetaiotaomicron ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Amoxicillin Clavulanate ◽  
Erythromycin A ◽  
Time Kill ◽  
Kinetics Of

ABSTRACT Time-kill studies examined the activities of telithromycin (HMR 3647), erythromycin A, azithromycin, clarithromycin, roxithromycin, clindamycin, pristinamycin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, and metronidazole against 11 gram-positive and gram-negative anaerobic bacteria. Time-kill studies were carried out with the addition of Oxyrase in order to prevent the introduction of CO2. Macrolide-azalide-ketolide MICs were 0.004 to 32.0 μg/ml. Of the latter group, telithromycin had the lowest MICs, especially against non-Bacteroides fragilis group strains, followed by azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin A, and roxithromycin. Clindamycin was active (MIC ≤ 2.0 μg/ml) against all anaerobes except Peptostreptococcus magnus and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, while pristinamycin MICs were 0.06 to 4.0 μg/ml. Amoxicillin-clavulanate had MICs of ≤1.0 μg/ml, while metronidazole was active (MICs, 0.03 to 2.0 μg/ml) against all exceptPropionibacterium acnes. After 48 h at twice the MIC, telithromycin was bactericidal (≥99.9% killing) against 6 strains, with 99% killing of 9 strains and 90% killing of 10 strains. After 24 h at twice the MIC, 90, 99, and 99.9% killing of nine, six, and three strains, respectively, occurred. Lower rates of killing were seen at earlier times. Similar kill kinetics relative to the MIC were seen with other macrolides. After 48 h at the MIC, clindamycin was bactericidal against 8 strains, with 99 and 90% killing of 9 and 10 strains, respectively. After 24 h, 90% killing of 10 strains occurred at the MIC. The kinetics of clindamycin were similar to those of pristinamycin. After 48 h at the MIC, amoxicillin-clavulanate showed 99.9% killing of seven strains, with 99% killing of eight strains and 90% killing of nine strains. At four times the MIC, metronidazole was bactericidal against 8 of 10 strains tested after 48 h and against all 10 strains after 24 h; after 12 h, 99% killing of all 10 strains occurred.

Ocena działania olejku majerankowego wobec bakterii beztlenowych

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kędzia ◽  
Andrzej W. Kędzia ◽  
Henry O. Meissner ◽  
Joanna Wiśniewska
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Geographic Origin ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Green Plant ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Tannerella Forsythia ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Positive Cocci

Introduction. Sweet majoram (Origanum majorana L.), green plant from family Lamiaceae is common used in traditional medicine. Herba majoranae containing from 1 to 3.5% essential oil. The main components of the oil depend on the geographic origin of the plant and include: terpinen-4-ol, α-terpineol, terpinene, γ-terpinene, cis-sabinene hydrate, p-cymene, triterpenic acid, phenolic acid, flavonoids glycosides, tanins, diterpenoids and triterpenoids. The oil is used for treatment of lung diseases, spleen, kidneys, hepatitis, alimentary tract and headaches. It has antiemetic, anticancer, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Aim. The aim of the study was to determine the susceptibility of anaerobic bacteria isolated from oral cavity to majoram oil. Material and methods. A total of 57 anaerobic bacteria belonging to the genus of Porphyromonas (4 strains), Prevotella (9), Bacteroides (11), Parabacteroides (1), Tannerella (2), Fusobacterium (7), 11 strains of Gram-positive cocci, 12 strains of Gram-positive rods and 6 reference strains were tested. Investigation was carried out using the plate dilution technique in Brucella agar supplemented with 5% defibrynated sheep blood, menadione and hemine. Inoculum containing 106 CFU per spot was seeded with Steers replicator upon the agar with various oil concentrations as well as upon that no majoram oil (Semifarm, Elbląg). The concentrations oil were: 0.06, 0.12, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 mg/ml. The plate were incubated in anaerobic conditions, in anaerobic jars for 48 hours in 37°C. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was interpreted as the lowest concentrations oil inhibiting the growth of strains of anaerobes. Results and discussion. The results of investigations indicated that the from Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the genus of Bacteroides uniformis, Tannerella forsythia and Bacteroides vulgatus were the most susceptible to the essential oil (MIC <0.06-0.5 mg/ml). But the 89% strains from genus of Prevotella was sensitive to 2.0 mg/ml and more. Tested oil was less active against the strains from genera of Fusobacterium. MIC of the strains were in ranges 1.0-> 2.0 mg/ml. The rods from the genera Prevotella bivia, Prevotella buccalis, Prevotella loescheii, Bacteroides fragilis, Parabacteroides distasonis and Fusobacterium nucleatum were the lowest sensitive (MIC > 2.0 mg/ml). The oil was very active vs. Gram-positive cocci. MIC for 50% this strains was in ranges < 0.06-0.25 mg/ml. But the Gram-positive rods were less sensitive. The growth of the strains were inhibited by concentrations in ranges 1.0-> 2.0 mg/ml (without Actinomyces viscosus – MIC 1.0 mg/ml). It appears that Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria were more susceptible to majoram oil than Gram-negative rods. Conclusions. The most susceptible to majoram oil from Gram-negative bacteria were rods of Bacteroides uniformis, Tannerella forsythia and Bacteroides vulgatus. The oil was very active against Gram-positive cocci and rods. The Gram-negative anaerobes were less susceptible to majoram oil than Gram-positive anaerobes.

Wrażliwość bakterii beztlenowych na australijski olejek mirtowy (Backhousia citriodora F. Muell.)

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kędzia ◽  
Andrzej W. Kędzia ◽  
Henry Ostrowski-Meissner ◽  
Joanna Wiśniewska
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Growth Control ◽  
Volatile Oil ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Lung Infections ◽  
Reference Strains

Introduction. Herbs have been known and utilize since ancient Times in China, Europe and America. The ancient Egiptians used the myrtle to treat fever and infections. The plant have been mentioned in the Bible six times. Dioscorides recommended myrtle oil on patients with blader and lung infections. The herb and essential oil were used in Ayuveric treating infections respiratory tract and neuralgic. Backhousia citriodora F. Muell. belonging to the genus Backhousia and family Myrtaceae. It grown to 20-30 m high, on plantations in Australia, in subtropical rainforests of central and south-eastern Queensland. The leaves of the tree Backhousia citriodora produces an essential oil. It is obtained via hydro distillation. Lemon myrtle oil is known for its characteristic lemon flavor, related with presence of citral. Research indicated, that constituents of oil showed antibacterial activity against aerobic bacteria. There are no information about its activity towards anaerobic bacteria. Aim. The aim of the study was to determine activity of myrtle oil against anaerobic bacteria isolated from patients. Material and methods. The anaerobic bacteria were isolated from various infections of oral cavity. A total 135 strains isolated from patients and 7 reference strains were tested. The suscibility anaerobes to myrtle oil was carried out using plate dilution technique in Brucella agar supplemented with 5% defibrynated sheep blood, menadione and hemin. Inoculum containing 106 in CFU per spot was seeded with Steers replicator upon the surface of agar with myrtle oil and without oil (strains growth control). Incubation the plates was performed in anaerobic jars (10% C02 , 10% H2 , 80% N2 , palladic catalyst and anaerobic indicator) at 37°C for 48 hrs. The MIC was defined as the lowest concentrations of the myrtle oil that completely inhibited growth the tested anaerobic bacteria. Results. The results indicated that the myrtle oil was active against the 44 (50%) from all the tested strains of anaerobes to the concentrations from ranges < 0.12-1.0 mg/ml. The rods from genus of Prevotella oralis and Prevotella oris were sensitive on concentrations < 0.12 mg/ml. The oil was less active against the Gram-negative anaerobes from genus of Prevotella buccalis, Prevotella levii, Prevotella loescheii, Bacteroides uniformis and Parabacteroides distasonis (MIC > 4.0 mg/ml). The Clostridial strains were very sensitive. The growth of this strains was inhibited by concentrations of < 0.12 mg/ml. The volatile oil did appeared to be equally effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive anaerobic rods. The growth of 50 and 47% of this bacteria was inhibited in ranges from < 0.12 to 1.0 mg/ml. The tested Gram-negative cocci from genus Veillonella parvula were less sensitive (MIC 1.0-> 4.0 mg/ml). The strains of Gram-positive cocci were the least sensitive. Its growth was inhibited by concentrations 2.0-> 4.0 mg/ml. Conclusions. The myrtle oil was more active against anaerobic bacteria from genus Prevotella oralis, Prevotella oris and strains from genera of Clostridium. The strains from genus Prevotella buccalis, Prevotella levii, Prevotella loescheii, Bacteroides uniformis and Parabacteroides distasonis were the lowest sensitive. The oil was equally effective against Gram-negative and Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria.

Oddziaływanie na bakterie beztlenowe olejku jałowcowego (Oleum Juniperi)

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kędzia ◽  
Elżbieta Hołderna-Kędzia
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Growth Control ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Propionibacterium Granulosum ◽  
Reference Strains ◽  
Gram Positive Cocci

Introduction. Juniper berries have been used in ancient in folk medicine for treatment infections, as a spice for meat, and preparation of gin and raki. Juniper (Juniperus communis L.) belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is an evergreen tree or shrub and achieve from 2 to 10 m high. Its berries produced essential oil, which contain α-pinene, camphene, limonene, cadinene, terpinen-4-ol, myrcene, β-pinene, sabinene, flavonoids, resins, organic acids, and tannins. The oil is used for treatment various diseases. It demonstrate antimicrobial properties. Aim. The aim of the study was to investigate the susceptibility of anaerobic bacteria of oral cavity to juniper oil. Material and methods. The 56 of anaerobic bacteria isolated from patients, in it Gram-negative rods (31 strains), Gram-positive cocci (13) Gram-positive rods (12) and 8 reference strains were tested. Investigation was carried out using the plate dilution technique in Brucella agar supplemented with 5% defibrynated sheep blood, menadione and hemin. Inoculum containing 106 CFU per spot was seeded with Steers replicator upon the agar with oil or without the oil (strains growth control). Concentration of dated oil were: 2,0, 5,0, 7,5, 10,0, 15,0 and 20,0 mg/ml. The plate was incubated in anaerobic condition in anaerobic jar in 37°C for 48 hrs. The MIC was interpreted as the lowest concentration of juniper oil inhibiting the growth of tested bacteria. Results and discussion. The results of the experiments indicated, that rods from Gram-negative anaerobes, the strains belonging to the genera of Prevotella and Porphyromonas, were the most susceptible to essential oil. The MIC’s for the strains be within from 5,0 to 10,0 mg/ml. The lowest sensitive were the rods from genera Bacteroides, Parabacteroides and Tannerella (MIC > 20,0 mg/ml). From among Gram-positive cocci the most sensitive to oil were the strains from genus Finegoldia magna. The oil was active towards half of the strains in concentration < 2,5 mg/ml. The tested Gram-positive rods were the less sensitive (MIC 5,0-> 20,0 mg/ml). From this group, the strains Actinomyces viscosus demonstrated the sensitivity on 5,0 to 7,5 mg/ml. The most resistance were the rods Actinomyces odontolyticus and Propionibacterium granulosum (MIC > 20,0 mg/ml). Conclusions. The lowest susceptible to juniper oil from Gram-negative bacteria were genus of Bacteroides, Parabacteroides and Tannerella. The oil was the most active against strains of Prevotella and Porphyromonas. The cocci were the more susceptible than Gram-positive rods. The Gram-positive anaerobes showed high susceptibility to juniperus oil than Gram-negative rods.

Ocena aktywności olejku imbirowego (Oleum Zingiberis) wobec bakterii beztlenowych

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kędzia ◽  
Andrzej W. Kędzia ◽  
Joanna Wiśniewska ◽  
Marek Ciecierski
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Growth Control ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Volatile Oil ◽  
Geranyl Acetate ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Reference Strains ◽  
Gram Positive Cocci

Introduction. Zingiber officinale from family Zingiberaceae is known as ginger. Its common names are African Ginger, Cocchin Ginger, Jamaican Ginger, Black Ginger, Gan jiang, Ingwer, Gegibre and Rice Ginger. It was used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to treat headaches, nausea and colds. In Mexican medicine have been used to treat gastrointestinal complaints. It is one of the frequently used spices in many countries of the world. It can be consumed as a fresh or dried to prepared tea, soft drinks and bread. The plant grown to 1 m high. The rhizome contain volatile oil. The major components of ginger are mono- and sesquiterpens, in it zingiberene and zingiberol. Futhermore oil contain borneol, cyneole, citral, camphene, β-phellandrene, zingerone, shogaol, geranyl acetate, geraniol, curcumene, terpineol, limonene, linalool, α-farnesene, neral and 6-gingerol. Research carried out on ginger indicated, that components to have antiinflammatory, antiplateled aggregation, antioxidant, antidiabetic, cholesterol-lowering, blood pressure-lowering and anticancer properties. Aim. The goal of this dates was to test the antimicrobial activity of ginger oil against anaerobes. Material and methods. The anaerobic bacterial strains were isolated from oral cavity. A total 53 strains isolated from patients and 6 reference strains were examined. The members of following genera were tested: Porphyromonas (4 strains), Prevotella (9), Bacteroides (8), Parabacteroides (1), Tannerella (2), Fusobacterium (7) and after 11 strains of Gram-positive cocci and Gram-positive rods and 6 reference strains from genus: Bacteroides fragilis ATCC 25285, Porphyromonas asaccharolytica ATCC 29743, Fusobacterium nucleatum ATCC 25586, Finegoldia magna ATCC 29328, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius ATCC 27337 and Propionibacterium acnes ATCC 11827. Susceptibility (MIC) was determined by the two-fold dilution technique in Brucella agar supplemented with 5% defibrynated sheep blood, menadione and hemin. The inoculum containing 106 CFU/per spot was seeded with Steers replicator upon the surface of agar with ginger oil (Semifarm, Gdańsk) or without the oil (the strains growth control). Concentrations of oil used were 20.0, 10.0, 7.5, 5.0, 2.5 and 1.2 mg/ml. Incubation the plates was performed in anaerobic conditions in anaerobic jar, at 37°C for 48 hrs. The MIC was defined as the lowest concentrations of ginger oil that completely inhibited the growth of tested anaerobes. Results. The results showed, that the most susceptible from Gram-anaerobic bacteria to ginger oil in ranges ≤ 1.26-5.0 mg/ml were the strains from genus of Tannerella forsythia and Bacteroides uniformis. The others of Gram-negative rods were susceptible to oil in ranges 10.0-≥ 20.0 mg/ml. The strains belonging to the genus of Prevotella bivia, Prevotella buccalis and Parabacteroides distasonis were the lowest sensitive to tested oil (MIC ≥ 20.0 mg/ml). The ginger oil was very active against Gram-positive cocci. MIC’s for all the tested strains were to the concentrations from 5.0 to 10.0 mg/ml. The oil characterized similarly of activity in case Gram-positive rods. The date showed, that 82% this strains were susceptible to concentration – 10.0 mg/ml. Conclusions. The results indicated that the ginger oil showed antibacterial activity against all tested anaerobic bacteria. The more susceptible to oil were the Gram-positive cocci and rods then Gram-negative anaerobic bacteria.

scholarly journals Chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of the essential oil of Guarea kunthiana A. Juss

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Pandini ◽  
F. G. S. Pinto ◽  
M. C. Scur ◽  
C. B. Santana ◽  
W. F. Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Antioxidant Potential ◽  
General Point ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Broth Microdilution Method

Abstract The essential oils are extracted from plant compounds and can present activities antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The goals of the present study were: (a) to determine the chemical composition of the essential oil of Guarea kunthiana A. Juss using the method of gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS); (b) to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of this oil using the broth microdilution method against different microorganisms: five Gram-negative bacteria, four Gram-positive bacteria and a yeast and (c) to determine the antioxidant activity of the oil using the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical assay. The GC-MS analyses allowed identifying 13 constituents, representing 96.52% of the essencial oil composition. The main compounds identified were α-zingiberene (34.48%), β-sesquiphellandrene (22.90%), and α-curcumene (16.17%). With respect to the antimicrobial activity, the essential oil was effective against all the microorganisms tested, except for the bacteria E. coli and K. pneumoniae, which were resistant to the action of the oil. From a general point of view, Gram-positive bacteria were more susceptible to the action of the essential oil than Gram-negative bacteria. The essential oil exhibited antioxidant potential.

In Vitro Activities of Y-688, a New 7-Substituted Fluoroquinolone, against Anaerobic Bacteria

1998 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 419-424
Author(s):  
A. P. MacGowan ◽  
K. E. Bowker ◽  
M. Wootton ◽  
H. A. Holt ◽  
D. S. Reeves
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Bacteroides Fragilis ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Positive Cocci

ABSTRACT The in vitro activities of Y-688, a new 7-substituted fluoroquinolone derivative, against 317 nonduplicate anaerobic isolates were determined. Eighty-five percent of the Bacteroides fragilis group (n = 89) were inhibited by ≤2 mg of Y-688 per liter, while 78, 100, 89, and 98% of gram-negative bacilli (n = 135), gram-positive cocci (n = 59), and non-spore-forming (n = 58) and spore-forming (n = 51) gram-positive bacilli, respectively, were inhibited by ≤1 mg of Y-688 per liter.

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