The potency of ethanolic extract from corn silk as natural antibiotics for acne-related bacteria: A preliminary study

Introduction: Corn silk or known as herb name stigma maydis is an important medicinal botanical in many traditional medicines worldwide, including jamu, an Indonesia traditional medicine. The exploration of corn silk to treat acne vulgaris is still lacking, therefore the current research was conducted to analyze the activity of ethanolic extract from corn silk (EECS) against 3 acne-related bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus. Materials and Methods: The antibacterial activity of EECS at concentration range of 10 to 100% v/v was evaluated using the disk diffusion method. As comparation, distilled water was used as a solvent control, while 1% clindamycin was used as a positive control. Results: Shinoda’s test showed that flavonoid was detected in the EECS. The higher concentration of EECS exhibited higher diameter of inhibition zone indicating higher antibacterial activity on P. acnes, while the antibacterial activity of S. epidermidis was not increased at similar concentrations of EECS. The antibacterial activity of EECS against S. aureus decreased at the higher EECS concentration (>70%). Conclusion: Taken together, EECS is a potential as a bioactive source to inhibit the growth of acne-related bacteria P. acne, S. epidermidis and S. aureus. Further investigation is needed to explore the corn silk or stigma maydis as a medicinal botanical in jamu targeted to treat acne vulgaris. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21(1) 2022 Page : 84-89

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The potency of Sansevieria trifasciata and S. cylindrica leaves extracts as an antibacterial against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity ◽

10.13057/biodiv/d220150 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Whika Dewatisari ◽

Laurentius Hartanto Nugroho ◽

Endah Retnaningrum ◽

Yekti Asih Purwestri

Keyword(s):

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Phytochemical Analysis ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Vacuum Liquid Chromatography ◽

Layer Chromatography

Abstract. Nugroho LH, Dewatisari WF, Retnaningrum E, Purwestri YA. 2021. The potency of Sansevieria trifasciata and S. cylindrica leaves extracts as an antibacterial against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Biodiversitas 22: 408-415. Sansevieria trifasciata and Sansevieria cylindrica are the major herbs in Indonesia, which contain several bioactive compounds as potential sources of antibacterial agents. This study aims to evaluate the antibacterial activity of S. trifasciata and S. cylindrica leaves extract and fraction against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and to identify its bioactive compounds. Crude ethanolic extract of S. trifasciata and S. cylindrica leaves were tested for their antimicrobial activity by disk diffusion method against P. aeruginosa. S. trifasciata showed strong antibacterial activity with an inhibition zone of 18.3 mm compared to S. cylindrica. Different concentrations of extract i.e. 4 mg/mL, 8 mg/mL, 16 mg/mL, 32 mg/mL, 64 mg/mL, 128 mg/mL and 256 mg/mL were tested for their minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC). The MIC results showed that the S. trifasciata extract was able to inhibit bacterial growth at a concentration of 32 mg/mL. Results of vacuum liquid chromatography (VLC) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC) revealed that only fraction 3 showed the highest antibacterial activity at 16 mg/mL. In TLC bioautography analysis, fraction 3 showed a clear zone at Rf 0.93. The phytochemical analysis showed that terpenoid, phenolic, triterpenoid, and flavonoid compounds were found in S. trifasciata extract that were associated with antibacterial activity.

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Pengujian Aktivitas Antibakteri Hidrogel Ekstrak Etanol Daun Tagetes erecta L

Jurnal MIPA ◽

10.35799/jmuo.8.3.2019.25582 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 96

Author(s):

Hosea Jaya Edy ◽

Marchaban Marchaban ◽

Subagus Wahyuono ◽

Agung Endro Nugroho

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Positive Control ◽

Negative Control ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Tagetes Erecta ◽

Tagetes Erecta L

Kandungan kimia flavonoid dan fenolik dalam ekstrak daun T.erecta diketahui memiliki aktivitas antibakteri yang baik. Pengunaan ekstrak daun T.erecta sebagai zat aktif sediaan hidrogel akan sangat mempermudah pemanfaatan dalam proses terapi oleh masyarakat. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah melihat kemampuan aktivitas antibakteri sediaan hidrogel dengan zat aktif ekstrak daun T.erecta. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan 6 variasi konsentrasi ekstrak yang terkandung pada sediaan hidrogel yaitu 1.5; 2.0; 2.5; 3.0; 3.5; dan 4.0 %. Pengujian aktivitas antibakteri menggunakan metode difusi sumuran terhadap bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dan Escherichia coli. Aktivitas antibakteri terbesar ditunjukkan oleh sediaan hidrogel dengan konsentrasi ekstrak daun T.erecta 2.5%. Diameter zona hambat yang terbentuk terhadap pertumbuhan E.coli adalah 15.33 mm sedangkan diameter zona hambat terhadap S.aureus adalah 17.87 mm. Untuk kontrol positif digunakan bioplacenton® dan untuk kontrol negatif digunakan basis hidrogel tanpa kandungan ekstrak T.erectaFlavonoid and phenolic on ethanolic extract of T.erecta L has been antibacterial activity. The aim of this research was to determinate of antibacterial from hydrogel with ethanolic extract of T.erecta L. This research was begun making hydrogels with six variations of ethanolic extract of T.erecta L were 1.5; ; 2.0; 2.5; 3.0; 3.5; and 4.0 %. Antibacterial activity used hole diffusion method against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Hydrogel containing 2.5 % ethanolic extract of T.erecta L was shown the highest antibacterial activity. The diameters of the inhibition zone against E.coli was 15.33 mm and against S.aureus was 17.87 mm. Positive control used bioplacenton® and negative control was hydrogel without ethanolic extract of T.erecta content

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AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK ETANOL BIJI KAPULAGA JAWA (Amomum compactum Soland. ex Maton) TERHADAP Streptococcus pyogenes

EKOLOGIA ◽

10.33751/ekologia.v20i1.1985 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 31-39

Author(s):

Oom Komala ◽

. Ismanto ◽

Muhammad Alan Maulana

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Streptococcus Pyogenes ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Positive Control ◽

Negative Control ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Dilution Method ◽

Natural Treatment ◽

Amomum Compactum

Streptococcus pyogenes is one of the pathogenic bacteria that causes pharyngitis. Natural treatment to overcome these problems is to use cardamom seeds. The purpose of this study was to test the antibacterial activity, determine the concentration of inhibitory zone and phytochemical compounds from ethanol 96% extract of Java cardamom seeds (Amomum compactum Soland. Ex Maton) against Streptococcus pyogenes. The method is used solid dilution and paper disc diffusion method. The solid dilution method is used for the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) test with a concentration of 1.25%, 2.5%, 5% and 7.5% while the paper diffusion method is used for the Inhibition zone Diameter (IZD) using five treatments namely three concentrations of ethanol 96% extract of Java cardamom seeds (7.5%, 10% and 12%), one positive control of amoxicillin 0.01 mg/mL and one negative control of sterile distilled water. IZD data were analyzed using ANOVA with a confidence level of 95% and α = 0.05 and Duncan's further tests to determine differences between treatments. The results showed that the MIC was at a concentration of 7.5% while for the IZD test which had the highest activity there was a concentration of 12% with an average inhibition diameter of 12.03 ± 0.14 mm. In addition, ethanol 96% extract of Java cardamom seeds contain alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids and tannins which function in antibacterial activity.

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Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Metanol dan Fraksi Daun Kenikir (Cosmos caudatus Kunth) terhadap Salmonella typhi

Pustaka Kesehatan ◽

10.19184/pk.v8i3.13008 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 177

Author(s):

Achmad Syarifudin Noor ◽

Bawon Triatmoko ◽

Nuri Nuri

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Typhoid Fever ◽

Ethyl Acetate ◽

Methanol Extract ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Salmonella Typhi ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Water Fraction ◽

Zone Diameter

The leaves of kenikir are known to have many benefits, one of which can be used as medicine. Kenikir leaves are reported to have antibacterial activity against the bacteria Salmonella typhi (S.typhi). S. typhi is a bacterium that causes typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is still an endemic disease in Asian countries, especially Indonesia. Typhoid fever became the third largest disease in Indonesia in 2010. The study related to the antibacterial activity of kenikir leaf fraction to S. typhi has never been reported. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct research related to the antibacterial activity of extracts and leaf fractions of kenikir to compare their potential against S. typhi. The study was conducted using the disk diffusion method using 5 series of concentrations namely 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 30%. Tests were carried out on methanol extract, hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol-water fraction. The results showed that highest inhibition zone diameter is 7,75 mm which is reached by methanol extract. The order of the highest inhibiting zone diameter are extract, hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol-water fraction.

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Antimicrobial Activity of two Mentha Species Essential Oil and its Dependence on Different Origin and Chemical Diversity

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1801300832 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 1934578X1801300 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mária Pl'uchtová ◽

Teresa Gervasi ◽

Qada Benameur ◽

Vito Pellizzeri ◽

Daniela Grul'ová ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Chemical Diversity ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Salmonella Spp ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Gram Positive Bacteria ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone

Genus Mentha presents group of plants which are the most studied in family Lamiaceae. Aboveground parts are used for different purposes in pharmacy, food industry or confectionery. Most important is natural product extracted from leaves - essential oil (EO). The aim of presented experiment was to demonstrate different chemotype and compare antibacterial activity of two Mentha species EO. Plant samples were obtained from various environments – from Slovakia and from Italy. Dominant compounds were determined by GC/MS. The results showed high amount of menthol and menthone in tested Slovak peppermint EO. On the other hand, carvone and 1,8-cineole were determinate as dominant compounds in Italian spearmint EO. The antimicrobial activity of the EO was investigated by disc diffusion and broth micro dilution methods. EO was evaluated for their antibacterial activity against 7 microorganisms: Enterobacter cloacae, Salmonella spp., Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes. The determination results of antibacterial activity by agar disk diffusion method ranged from 7 to 14 mm of the growth inhibition zone. MIC of tested mint EO varied from 0.625 to 2.5 μg/mL. In addition, both EO showed relatively the same antibacterial activity against the selected Gram-negative bacteria. However, there is a variation in the antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria.

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Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Combined Plant Extract of Pyracantha crenulata and Zanthoxylum armatum

Universities' Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights ◽

10.51129/ujpah-2020-29-2(5) ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (29) ◽

pp. 32-36

Author(s):

Semwal Amit Negi Sweta

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Moderate Activity ◽

Aqueous Extracts ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Zanthoxylum Armatum ◽

Plant Extraction

Abstract-Medicinal plants represent an essential source of drugs and have played an important role in healthcaresystem.PyracanthacrenulataandZanthoxylum armatumhave been used as traditional medicine. The main aim of the study was to find the antibacterial activity of the selected plants against bacterialspecies:E.coliandPseudomonasaeruginosa. The solvents used for plant extraction were hexane, chloroform, ethanol and aqueous. The in vitro antimicrobial activity was performed by Agar disk diffusion method. The hexane and aqueous extracts showed moderate activity whereas theethanolicextractsshowedasignificantantibacterial activity. In the study Tetracycline was used as standard. The combined ethanolic extract of both the selected plant showed the synergistic effect on the bacterial strain tested. This leads to the conclusion that the combined effect can have possible application in the development of products as antimicrobial.

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Uji Daya Hambat Ekstrak Etanol Batang Saluang Belum (Luvunga sarmentosa Kurz) Terhadap Bakteri Propionibacterium acnes

Jurnal Pharmascience ◽

10.20527/jps.v8i1.9111 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 65

Author(s):

Rezqi Handayani ◽

Nurul Qamariah ◽

Muhammad Izmiansyah

Keyword(s):

Secondary Metabolites ◽

Inhibitory Activity ◽

Propionibacterium Acnes ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Positive Control ◽

Inhibition Test ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Percolation Method

Saluang Belum (Luvunga sarmentosa Kurz) adalah tumbuhan yang dikenal sebagai obat tradisional di Kalimantan Tengah. Batang L. sarmentosa Kurz dipercayai memiliki manfaat secara empiris sebagai antioksidan yang dimanfaatkan sebagai anti-aging (anti penuaan dini). Batang L. sarmentosa Kurz mengandung metabolit sekunder yaitu tanin, saponin, steroid dan flavonoid yang diduga memiliki aktivitas sebagai antibakteri. Berdasarkan khasiat empiris dan kandungan metabolit sekunder yang ada dalam tumbuhan L. sarmentosa Kurz, maka dilakukan penelitian tentang aktivitas daya hambat ekstrak etanol tumbuhan ini terhadap bakteri P. acnes yang merupakan salah satu bakteri penyebab jerawat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui aktivitas daya hambat ekstrak etanol batang L. sarmentosa Kurz terhadap bakteri P.acnes. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini dimulai dari pengambilan simplisia, pembuatan ekstrak etanol dengan metode perkolasi dan uji daya hambat dengan menggunakan metode Disk Difusion yang menggunakan kontrol positif antibiotik klindamicin. Analisis data dilakukan dengan membandingkan lebar zona hambat dari ekstrak etanol batang L. sarmentosa Kurz dengan kategori penghambatan antimikroba klindamisin berdasarkan diameter zona hambat dari Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Hasil uji daya hambat didapatkan zona hambat ekstrak etanol batang Saluang Belum pada semua konsentrasi 0,5%, 1%, 5%, 10% dan 15% secara berturut-turut yaitu Intermediate, Resistant, Intermediate, Susceptible dan Susceptible dan hasil dari zona hambat klindamicin pada semua konsentrasi 0,5%,1%,5%,10%,dan 15% adalah susceptible. Simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah ekstrak etanol batang L. sarmentosa Kurz mempunyai kemampuan dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri P.acnes. Kata Kunci: Obat Tradisional, Jerawat, Uji Daya Hambat, Propionibacterium acnes, Batang Saluang Belum Saluang belum (Luvunga sarmentosa Kurz) is one of traditional medicine in Central Kalimantan. The stem of L. sarmentosa Kurz is believed to have empirical benefits as an antioxidant which is used as anti-ageing (anti-ageing). The stem of L. sarmentosa Kurz contains secondary metabolites, namely tannins, saponins, steroids and flavonoids which are thought to have antibacterial activity. Based on the empirical properties and the content of secondary metabolites in L. sarmentosa Kurz, a study was conducted on the inhibitory activity of this plant's ethanol extract against P. acnes, which is one of the bacteria that causes acne. The purpose of this study was to determine the inhibitory activity of the ethanol extract of L. sarmentosa Kurz stem against P.acnes bacteria. The research method carried out in this study started from taking simplicia, making ethanol extract using the percolation method and the inhibition test using the disk diffusion method which used a positive control of the clindamycin antibiotic. Data analysis was performed by comparing the inhibition zone width of the ethanol extract of L. sarmentosa Kurz stem with the clindamycin antimicrobial inhibition category based on the inhibition zone diameter of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. The results of the inhibition test obtained the inhibition zone of Saluang Belum stem ethanol extract at all concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, 5%, 10% and 15% respectively, Intermediate, Resistant, Intermediate, Susceptible and Susceptible and the results of the inhibition zone. Clindamycin at all concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, 5%, 10%, and 15% are susceptible. This research concludes that the ethanol extract of L. sarmentosa Kurz stem can inhibit the growth of P.acnes bacteria.

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UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK ETANOL RIMPANG KUNYIT (Curcuma longa L.) TERHADAP Staphylococcus aureus DAN Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Pharma Xplore : Jurnal Ilmiah Farmasi ◽

10.36805/farmasi.v4i1.618 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 278-287

Author(s):

Lia Fikayuniar ◽

Neni Sri Gunarti ◽

Mellya Apriliani

Keyword(s):

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Curcuma Longa ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Negative Control ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Paper Disk

ABSTRAK Kunyit (Curcuma longa L.) merupakan salah satu jenis tanaman obat yang termasuk dalam keluarga Zingiberaceae. Senyawa aktif yang terkandung dalam rimpang kunyit (Curcuma longa L.) mampu bekerja sebagai antibakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri dari ekstrak etanol rimpang kunyit (Curcuma longa L.) terhadap Staphylococcus aureus dan Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Ekstraksi dilakukan dengan cara refluks menggunakan pelarut etanol 96%. Pengujian aktivitas antibakteri dilakukan menggunakan metode difusi paper disk dengan masing-masing konsentrasi ekstrak 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% b/v. Kontrol positif yang digunakan adalah Ciprofloxacin sedangkan kontrol negatif yang digunakan adalah DMSO. Hasil skrining fitokimia ekstrak etanol rimpang kunyit mengandung alkaloid, flavonoid, fenol, tanin dan terpenoid. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, ekstrak etanol rimpang kunyit dapat menghambat bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dan Pseudomonas aeruginosa pada konsentrasi 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% dan konsentrasi 40% merupakan konsentrasi yang memberikan diameter zona hambat terbesar terhadap kedua bakteri uji yaitu 8,63 mm dan 7,8 mm. Kata Kunci : aktivitas antibakteri, Curcuma longa L., Staphylococcus aureus, ABSTRACT Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is one type of medicinal plant that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The active compounds contained in the Curcuma longa L. rhizome can work as antibacterial. This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity of the ethanol extract of Curcuma longa L. Antibacterial activity testing was carried out using the paper disk diffusion method with each extract concentration of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%. The positive control used was Ciprofloxacin while the negative control used was DMSO. The results of phytochemical screening of the ethanol extract of Curcuma longa L. rhizome contain alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins and terpenoids. Based on the results of the study, the ethanol extract of turmeric rhizome can inhibit Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria at concentrations of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 40% concentrations which give the largest inhibition zone diameter of the two test bacteria which is 8.63 mm and 7.8 mm. Keywords: antibacterial activity, Curcuma longa L., Staphylococcus aureus,

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Anti Acne Vulgaris Topical Cream From Combination Extract of Gymnanthemum Amygdalinum Del. and Elaeis Guineensis Jacq. Leaves

Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.32734/idjpcr.v3i1.4048 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 42-50

Author(s):

Wahyudi ◽

Ayu Syahfitri ◽

Syukur Berkat Waruwu ◽

Dian Ika Perbina

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽

Leaf Extract ◽

Elaeis Guineensis ◽

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Propionibacterium Acne ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Adolescents And Adults

Acne is one problem in adolescents and adults who can reduce self-confidence. This study aimed to formulate the combination cream of African leaf extract and palm oil leaves to determine the antibacterial activity of African leaf extract against several acne-causing bacteria (Propionibacterium acne and Staphylococcus epidermidis). Test antibacterial activity of extracts and cream with disc diffusion method. The cream is made with concentration of 5, 10 and 20% w/w. The evaluation results of cream with concentration of 5, 10 and 20% were physically stable for 4 weeks of storage at temperature room, homogeneous, pH and it did not cause irritation. Based on the test results, a combination of African leaf extract with concentration of 5% effectively inhibited bacterial growth with an average inhibition zone diameter of 12.06 mm for Propionibacterium acne bacteria and 13.63 mm for Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria. The result of this study suggest that combination of African leaf extract and palm leaves posses potent anti-bacterial activity against Propionibacterium acne and Staphylococcus epidermidis.

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Screening of Antibacterial Activities of the Endophytic Fungi Isolated from the Leaves of Medinilla speciosa Blume

Jurnal Fitofarmaka Indonesia ◽

10.33096/jffi.v8i3.729 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 24-28

Author(s):

Puteri Amelia ◽

Rachma Ayunda ◽

Saiful Bahri

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Endophytic Fungi ◽

Bioactive Compound ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Shigella Dysenteriae ◽

Bioactive Molecules ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Bacillus Subtilis Atcc

Endophytes or endophytic fungi have been investigated as a store house of bioactive compound. This study was aimed to evaluate the potential antibacterial activity of endophytic fungi isolated from Medinilla speciosa Blume. The antibacterial test was determined by measuring the inhibition zone with disk-diffusion method. Twenty endophytes were isolated from the leaves of Medinilla speciosa Blume and identified morphologically. The results demonstrated that ten isolates showed variation in their antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633, and Shigella dysenteriae ATCC 13313. Further investigation will be needed to explore and identify the bioactive molecules of the isolated endophytic fungi.

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