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

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 85-87
Author(s):  
Supriya Deshpande ◽  
Shailesh Kewatkar ◽  
Vivek Paithankar

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 

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-106
Author(s):  
Ruth Elenora Kristanty ◽  
Junie Suriawati ◽  
Priyanto Dwi Nugroho

Honey is a highly nutritious food product and consumed by almost all the population in the world. It has a function as an antimicrobial. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a common Gram-positive bacteria in food and Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a Gram-negative bacteria that often appears in environmental sanitation issues that both can cause infectious diseases.  Some infectious diseases can be treated with antimicrobials such as honey. The purpose of this study was to test the antimicrobial effects on honey products distributed in Pasar Minggu area. The antimicrobial effect test was performed in vitro using agar diffusion method by measuring the inhibition zone formed where the bacteria growth was inhibited by the presence of sample. The concentration of samples were 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% (not diluted) and as aquades control. The results showed that honey tested with various dilution concentrations resulted inhibition zone and. The higher concentration of the inhibited zone zone showed antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and E. coli.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Marta Bregón-Villahoz ◽  
Maria-Dolores Moragues ◽  
Inés Arrieta-Aguirre ◽  
Mikel Azkargorta ◽  
Lucía Lainz ◽  
...  

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.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 105-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devados Kumarasamy Raja ◽  
Nattanmai Sundararaman Jeganathan ◽  
Rajappan Manavalan

This study was performed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of aerial parts of chloroform extract of Cassia auriculata L. The chloroform extract of C. auriculata were shown to possess an antimicrobial activity against two gram positive and two gram negative human pathogenic bacteria and fungi, viz. Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and fungus cultures Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger by using disc diffusion method. The extract showed antibacterial activity at all concentrations selected, but only the extract with the concentration of 300µg/ml showed maximum antibacterial activity against all the organisms except Pseudomonas aeruginosa which are comparable with the standard control, amikacin. The anti fungal activity of chloroform extract of C. auriculata revealed significant effect against Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger with the net inhibition zone of 14 and 14 mm, respectively at 300µg/ml concentration, which is almost comparable with standard control, ketokonazole used as an antifungal agent. The phytochemical analysis showed the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, fixed oils, fats, tannins, gum & mucilage, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, lignin and sterols. It is concluded that the antimicrobial activity showed by the plant was due to the presence of these phytochemicals. Further studies are highly needed for future drug development.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/icpj.v2i6.14869 International Current Pharmaceutical Journal, May 2013, 2(6): 105-108


2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Rohaeti ◽  
Endang W Laksono ◽  
Anna Rakhmawati

<pre><span lang="EN-GB">Bacterial cellulose (C) and its composites were synthesized from rice waste water<strong> </strong>with addition of glycerol (G) and chitosan (Ch).</span><strong></strong><span lang="EN-GB">Antibacterial activity of the C, the bacterial cellulose-chitosan composite (CCh), and the bacterial  cellulose – glycerol - chitosan composite (CGCh) which were deposited silver nanoparticles against <em>S. aureus</em>, <em>E.</em> <em>coli</em>,  and yeast <em>C. albicans</em> has been conducted. Silver nanoparticles was prepared by chemical reduction of a silver nitrate solution, a trisodium citrate as a reductor, and a PVA as a stabilizer. The UV-Vis spectroscopy is used to determine the formation of silver nanoparticles. The characterization was conducted on the bacterial celluloses and those composites including the functional groups by the FTIR, the mechanical properties by Tensile Tester, photos surfaces by SEM, and the test of the antibacterial activity against <em>S</em>. <em>aureus</em>, <em>E. coli</em>, and <em>C. albicans</em> by diffusion method. The silver nanoparticle characterization indicates that the silver nanoparticles are formed at a wavelength of 418.80 nm. The antibacterial test showed an inhibitory effect of the C, the CCh, and the CGCh which are deposited  the silver nanoparticles against of <em>S. aureus</em>, <em>E. coli</em>,  and C.albicans. The CGChs which are deposited silver nanoparticles has the highest antimicrobial activity against the <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> ATCC 25923. The CGs which are deposited silver nanoparticles provide the highest antimicrobial activity against the <em>E. coli</em> ATCC 25922 and the yeast <em>Candida albicans</em> ATCC 10231.</span></pre>


Author(s):  
Bindhu R. Kamath ◽  
Sabeena Kizhedath

Background: Cassia fistula Linn is a plant which is widely grown in India and is used for medicinal purposes. The study was carried out with an objective to demonstrate the antimicrobial activity of leaves of Cassia fistula Linn. The aim of the study is to assess antibacterial and antifungal activity of methanolic leaf extract of Cassia fistula Linn against selected clinical isolates.Methods: The antimicrobial activity of methanolic extract of Cassia fistula was evaluated using agar well diffusion method and to zone of inhibition of extract was determined. Clinical isolates of Staphyloccocus aureus, MRSA, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli and Proteus were screened.Results: The methanolic extracts exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. The extract was not active against E. coli, Proteus, MRSA, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The extract also failed to demonstrate antifungal activity against Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger.Conclusions: The global emergence of multidrug resistant bacterial strains is increasing, limiting the effectiveness of current drugs and treatment failure of infections. A novel approach to the prevention of antibiotic resistance of pathogenic species is the use of new compounds that are not based on existing synthetic antimicrobial agents.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Getachew Gashaw ◽  
Amare Fassil ◽  
Fuad Redi

In the present study, mushrooms, Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus florida, were cultivated on different agricultural wastes namely coffee straw (CS), pea straw (PS), Sorghum Grain Residue (SGR), and Wheat Grain (WG) for the evaluation of antibacterial activity. Antimicrobial activity evaluation was carried out against human pathogenic microorganisms, namely, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Streptococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhi by using the disc diffusion method. Methanolic extracts of P. ostreatus cultivated on a Sorghum grain residue substrate were recorded for the highest antibacterial activity against E. coli (19.8 mm) and P. aeruginosa (16.4 mm), and methanolic extracts of P. florida cultivated on a wheat grain substrate were recorded for the highest antibacterial activity against E. coli (18.6 mm) and S. faecalis (14.8 mm). Therefore, results suggested that P. ostreatus and P. florida cultivated on the coffee straw and Sorghum grain substrate were found with the highest antimicrobial activity in comparison to other substrates. The results supported that the methanolic extracts of P. ostreatus and P. florida might indeed be potential sources of antibacterial agents.


2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Rohaeti ◽  
Endang W Laksono ◽  
Anna Rakhmawati

<pre><span lang="EN-GB">Bacterial cellulose (C) and its composites were synthesized from rice waste water<strong> </strong>with addition of glycerol (G) and chitosan (Ch).</span><strong></strong><span lang="EN-GB">Antibacterial activity of the C, the bacterial cellulose-chitosan composite (CCh), and the bacterial  cellulose – glycerol - chitosan composite (CGCh) which were deposited silver nanoparticles against <em>S. aureus</em>, <em>E.</em> <em>coli</em>,  and yeast <em>C. albicans</em> has been conducted. Silver nanoparticles was prepared by chemical reduction of a silver nitrate solution, a trisodium citrate as a reductor, and a PVA as a stabilizer. The UV-Vis spectroscopy is used to determine the formation of silver nanoparticles. The characterization was conducted on the bacterial celluloses and those composites including the functional groups by the FTIR, the mechanical properties by Tensile Tester, photos surfaces by SEM, and the test of the antibacterial activity against <em>S</em>. <em>aureus</em>, <em>E. coli</em>, and <em>C. albicans</em> by diffusion method. The silver nanoparticle characterization indicates that the silver nanoparticles are formed at a wavelength of 418.80 nm. The antibacterial test showed an inhibitory effect of the C, the CCh, and the CGCh which are deposited  the silver nanoparticles against of <em>S. aureus</em>, <em>E. coli</em>,  and C.albicans. The CGChs which are deposited silver nanoparticles has the highest antimicrobial activity against the <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> ATCC 25923. The CGs which are deposited silver nanoparticles provide the highest antimicrobial activity against the <em>E. coli</em> ATCC 25922 and the yeast <em>Candida albicans</em> ATCC 10231.</span></pre>


2000 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. B. Jagtap ◽  
S. G. Joshi ◽  
G. M. Litake ◽  
V. S. Ghole ◽  
B. A. Kulkarni

A series of five new metal complexes of Ho(III) with C-3 substituted derivatives of lawsonemonexime (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenediene-1-oxime) were synthesized. The compounds were characterized by melting point, elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and magnetic susceptibility. The antimicrobial activity of the compounds were determined by disk diffusion method and broth micro-dilution techniques using Mueller Hinton medium against the following organisms: S. aureus ATCC 6538P, Klebsiella pneumoniae, NCTC 418, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27833, Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 23564, E. coli U 1777, E. coli HB101, Proteus morganii NCIM 2860, Providencia stuartii NCIM 2799 and Acinetobacter baumannii U 24. The chelates of Ho(III) with lawsonemonoxime and Ho(III) with 3-bromolawsonemonoxime showed a variable antimicrobial activity against all organisms tested except Pseudomonas and Klebsiella spp. S. aureus was found more sensitive to all ligands and chelates tested; but the MIC values of chelates were considerably less; thus having more antimicrobial effect.


2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Novak Savioli ◽  
Jesus Djalma Pecora ◽  
Henis Mian ◽  
Izabel Yoko Ito

The antimicrobial activity of Grossman’s sealer and its components was evaluated on 13 different strains using the double layer well-diffusion method. Results revealed that Grossman’s sealer presented antimicrobial activity against all the tested strains. Among the components of the cement, sodium tetraborate presented the greatest antimicrobial activity, both in type and diameter of the halo and ring of inhibition. Sealer powder, rosin, and eugenol presented similar activity, with no effect on P. aeruginosa and C. albicans. Among these, only eugenol had an effect on E. coli. Zinc oxide was only active against S. sobrinus and E. coli. Barium sulfate and bismuth subcarbonate did not show any antimicrobial effect.


2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Rohaeti

<pre><span lang="EN-GB">Bacterial cellulose (C) and its composites were synthesized from rice waste water<strong> </strong>with addition of glycerol (G) and chitosan (Ch).</span><strong></strong><span lang="EN-GB">Antibacterial activity of the C, the bacterial cellulose-chitosan composite (CCh), and the bacterial  cellulose – glycerol - chitosan composite (CGCh) which were deposited silver nanoparticles against <em>S. aureus</em>, <em>E.</em> <em>coli</em>,  and yeast <em>C. albicans</em> has been conducted. Silver nanoparticles was prepared by chemical reduction of a silver nitrate solution, a trisodium citrate as a reductor, and a PVA as a stabilizer. The UV-Vis spectroscopy is used to determine the formation of silver nanoparticles. The characterization was conducted on the bacterial celluloses and those composites including the functional groups by the FTIR, the mechanical properties by Tensile Tester, photos surfaces by SEM, and the test of the antibacterial activity against <em>S</em>. <em>aureus</em>, <em>E. coli</em>, and <em>C. albicans</em> by diffusion method. The silver nanoparticle characterization indicates that the silver nanoparticles are formed at a wavelength of 418.80 nm. The antibacterial test showed an inhibitory effect of the C, the CCh, and the CGCh which are deposited  the silver nanoparticles against of <em>S. aureus</em>, <em>E. coli</em>,  and C.albicans. The CGChs which are deposited silver nanoparticles has the highest antimicrobial activity against the <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> ATCC 25923. The CGs which are deposited silver nanoparticles provide the highest antimicrobial activity against the <em>E. coli</em> ATCC 25922 and the yeast <em>Candida albicans</em> ATCC 10231.</span></pre>


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