scholarly journals Bioactivity of pyocyanin of Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates against a variety of human pathogenic bacteria and fungi species

10.3823/812 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahraa Jaafar Jameel ◽  
Anaam Fuad Hussain ◽  
Muthana Abdulkhader Al-Mahdawi ◽  
Nuha F. Abed Alkerim ◽  
Eman Sabah Abd Alrahman
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Pathogenic Fungi ◽  
Blue Pigment ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Redox Active ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi ◽  
Human Infections

Pyocyanin is blue pigment redox active, secondary metabolites produced by P. aeruginosa. The present study investigated the bioactivity of pyocyanin against certain types of bacteria and fungi causing human infections Objectives: Pyocyanin is blue pigment redox active, secondary metabolites produced by P. aeruginosa. The current study deals with biosynthesis, purification and bioactivity of pyocyanin produced by P. aeruginosa. Design: Pyocyanin extraction was done by chloroform method and concentration was determined by multiplying the optical density at 520 nm by 17.072 expressed as µg/ml. Biological activity of pyocyanin was determined by well diffusion procedure. Results: According to the source of infection, results showed that P. aeruginosa were most common in ear infection (30%) followed by wounds (22%), burns (17%), urine (13%) and each in stool and diabetes (9%). In this study the high resistance of  P. aeruginosa  isolates to antibiotics were 19 (82.6 %) to piperacillin followed by 10(43.5%) to aztreonem, 8(34.8%) to meropenem, 6(26.1%) to amikacin, 5(21.7%) to ciprofloxacin then 2(8.7%) to cefotaxime. the urine isolate produced the largest amount of pyocyanin (15.894 µg/ml). pyaocyanin have antimicrobial activity against Pathogenic bacteria: Shigella,  Staphyllococcus aureus and  Staphyllococcus epidermedis. and pathogenic fungi and yeast: Aspergillus niger, Penicillium spp., Rhizopus spp, Trichophyton  mentagrophyte, Rhodotorula spp., Alternaria alternate , Trichophyton rubrum and Candida spp Conclusions: cefotaxime is the best antibiotic for P. aeruginosa. Antimicrobial activity of pyocyanin against gram positive more than gram negative bacteria but less than that observed against fungi (molds and yeast).

scholarly journals Bioactivity of pyocyanin of Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates against a variety of human pathogenic bacteria and fungi species

10.3823/0812 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahraa Jaafar Jameel ◽  
Anaam Fuad Hussain ◽  
Muthana Abdulkhader Al-Mahdawi ◽  
Nuha F. Abed Alkerim ◽  
Eman Sabah Abd Alrahman
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Pathogenic Fungi ◽  
Blue Pigment ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Redox Active ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi ◽  
Human Infections

Pyocyanin is blue pigment redox active, secondary metabolites produced by P. aeruginosa. The present study investigated the bioactivity of pyocyanin against certain types of bacteria and fungi causing human infections Objectives: Pyocyanin is blue pigment redox active, secondary metabolites produced by P. aeruginosa. The current study deals with biosynthesis, purification and bioactivity of pyocyanin produced by P. aeruginosa. Design: Pyocyanin extraction was done by chloroform method and concentration was determined by multiplying the optical density at 520 nm by 17.072 expressed as µg/ml. Biological activity of pyocyanin was determined by well diffusion procedure. Results: According to the source of infection, results showed that P. aeruginosa were most common in ear infection (30%) followed by wounds (22%), burns (17%), urine (13%) and each in stool and diabetes (9%). In this study the high resistance of  P. aeruginosa  isolates to antibiotics were 19 (82.6 %) to piperacillin followed by 10(43.5%) to aztreonem, 8(34.8%) to meropenem, 6(26.1%) to amikacin, 5(21.7%) to ciprofloxacin then 2(8.7%) to cefotaxime. the urine isolate produced the largest amount of pyocyanin (15.894 µg/ml). pyaocyanin have antimicrobial activity against Pathogenic bacteria: Shigella,  Staphyllococcus aureus and  Staphyllococcus epidermedis. and pathogenic fungi and yeast: Aspergillus niger, Penicillium spp., Rhizopus spp, Trichophyton  mentagrophyte, Rhodotorula spp., Alternaria alternate , Trichophyton rubrum and Candida spp Conclusions: cefotaxime is the best antibiotic for P. aeruginosa. Antimicrobial activity of pyocyanin against gram positive more than gram negative bacteria but less than that observed against fungi (molds and yeast).

scholarly journals Antimicrobial activity of some Bacillus spp. Separated from the soil

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1460-1463
Author(s):  
Zhara Tareq Abdulhameed Baqqal ◽  
Rafal Mhaidi Younus ◽  
Saja Dhyaaldain Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Good Growth ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Bacillus Spp ◽  
Bacillus Genus ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi

In this study select two active isolate from nine isolates of local agricultural soil of Mosul, were collected from 10 sample of 6 different region depending on antimicrobial activity to some test bacteria and fungi, Identified as gram-positive rod-shaped bacteria and, biochemical test, the selected isolates belonged to Bacillus genus, gave signal B1 and B2 were effective against both pathogenic bacteria Gram-positive and Gram-negative, two isolates gave high inhibition zone about 23mm against Staphylococcus aureus whereas gave less inhibition zone against Escherichia .coli, Klebsiella spp, Aspergillus niger and Candida spp, 20, 16, Furthermore studied the effect of temperature on the growth of two isolates which gave good growth at 40-45 degree whereas there was no growth at low temperature 5°C. Furthermore studied the effect of salt on the growth of two isolates that gave good growth at concentration 3% NaCl; the two strains were analysed utilizing agar publishing way and cross streak method.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial activity of biochemical substances against pathogens of cultivated mushrooms in Serbia

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Ivana Potocnik ◽  
Biljana Todorovic ◽  
Rada Djurovic-Pejcev ◽  
Milos Stepanovic ◽  
Emil Rekanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Pathogenic Fungi ◽  
Plant Oils ◽  
Lethal Effects ◽  
Pseudomonas Tolaasii ◽  
Cultivated Mushrooms

Disease control with few or no chemicals is a major challenge for mushroom growers in the 21st century. An alarming incidence of resistance to antibiotics in bacteria, and to fungicides among mycopathogenic fungi requires effective alternatives. Previous studies have indicated that various plant oils and their components demonstrate strong antimicrobial effects against pathogens on cultivated mushrooms. The strongest and broadest activity to pathogens obtained from mushroom facilities in Serbia was shown by the oils of oregano, thyme and basil. Five oils inhibited the growth of pathogenic bacteria Pseudomonas tolaasii: wintergreen, oregano, lemongrass, rosemary and eucalyptus. The essential oils of oregano, geranium and thyme were considerably toxic to the pathogenic fungi Mycogone perniciosa, Lecanicillium fungicola and Cladobotryum spp. The strongest activity against Trichoderma aggressivum f. europaeum was shown by the oils of basil and mint. Oils of juniper and pine showed neither inhibitory nor lethal effects on mushroom pathogens. Although the fungitoxic activity of oils is not strong, they could be used as a supplement to commercial productus for disease control, which will minimize the quantity of fungicides used.

scholarly journals Plant thionins: structure, biological functions and potential use in biotechnology

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 667-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. I. Odintsova ◽  
M. P. Slezina ◽  
E. A. Istomina
Keyword(s):  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Plant Pathogens ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Amino Acid Sequences ◽  
Lipid Transfer ◽  
Human Pathogens ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are important components of defense system in both plants and animals. They represent an ancient mechanism of innate immunity providing rapid first line of defense against pathogens. Plant AMPs are classified into several families: thionins, defensins, nonspecific lipid-transfer proteins, hevein- and knottin-type peptides, hairpinins and macrocyclic peptides (cyclotides). The review focuses on the thionin family. Thionins comprise a plant-specific AMP family that consists of short (~5 kDA) cysteine-rich peptides containing 6 or 8 cysteine residues with antimicrobial and toxic properties. Based on similarity in amino acid sequences and the arrangement of disulphide bonds, five structural classes of thionins are discriminated. The three-dimensional structures of a number of thionins were determined. The amphipathic thionin molecule resembles the Greek letter Г, in which the long arm is formed by two antiparallel α-helices, while the short one, by two parallel β-strands. The residues responsible for the antimicrobial activity of thionins were identified. Thionins are synthesized as precursor proteins consisting of a signal peptide, the mature peptide region and the C-terminal prodomain. Thionins protect plants from pathogenic bacteria and fungi acting directly on the membranes of microorganisms at micromolar concentrations, although their precise mode of action remains unclear. In addition to plant pathogens, thionins inhibit growth of a number of human pathogens and opportunistic microorganisms, such as Candida spp., Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Fusarium solani, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Thionins are toxic to different types of cells including mammalian cancer cell lines. Transgenic plants expressing thionin genes display enhanced resistance to pathogens. A wide range of biological activities makes thionins promising candidates for practical application in agriculture and medicine.

scholarly journals Microwave assisted synthesis of some new coumarin-pyrazoline hybrids and their antimicrobial activity

2015 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongamanti Ashok ◽  
Bommidi Lakshmi ◽  
Sidda Ravi ◽  
Arram Ganesh
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Sodium Acetate ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Conventional Heating ◽  
Microwave Assisted Synthesis ◽  
Good Activity ◽  
Mass Spectral Data ◽  
Mass Spectral ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi

A series of pyrazolines 4a-g have been synthesized by Michael addition of chalcones 3a-g with hydrazine hydrate in presence of sodium acetate under conventional heating and microwave irradiation. Structures of the newly synthesized chalcones 3a-g and pyrazolines 4a-g have been established on the basis of IR, 1H & 13C NMR and mass spectral data. All the synthesized compounds were screened for their antimicrobial activity. Some of the compounds shown very good activity compared to standard drugs against all pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

scholarly journals PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND EVALUATION OF IN-VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF DROSERA SPATULATA VAR BAKOENSIS- AN INDIGENOUS CARNIVOROUS PLANT AGAINST RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIOUS MICROBES.

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 274
Author(s):  
Chidepudi D S L N Tulasi
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Methanol Extracts ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi

Objective: In the present study, the phytochemical constituents of Drosera spatulata, have been evaluated and antimicrobial activity was screened against respiratory tract infectious microbes.Methods: The phytochemicals present in Drosera spatulata by qualitative phytochemical assays and the antimicrobial activity along with MIC, MBC and BIC were determined against S. aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia and S.Pneumonia the causative organisms of pulmonary infections, mainly effects the nasal pharynx, trachea, and lungs as well as Aspergillus niger.Results: Aqueous, ethanol, methanol extracts of thick roots, open flower and hair of Drosera spatulata var bakoensis against this pathogenic bacteria and fungi showed high zone of inhibition which estimated by disc-diffusion method as well as minimum inhibition concentration manifestation by the broth microdilution assay followed MBC and BIC. The values of MIC, MBC and BIC obtained were between 0.3-0.9, 0.36-2.25, 0.12 - 0.37 mg/mL. The results revealed that the plant extracts of Drosera spatulata var bakoensis have high potential even at low concentrations values against bacteria and fungi cultures and this results validated by the presence of high amounts of alkaloids, quinones, anthraquinones, flavonoids in the plant extracts. Conclusion: In the present study, the results showed the presence of high amounts of alkaloids, flavonoids, quninoes, anthraquinones, terpinoids in Drasera spatulata plant.  In the antibacterial and antifungal activity, the ethanol and methanol extracts significantly showed the activity against the tested respiratory disease causing bacteria and antifungal properties with zone of inhibition showed more than aqueous extracts at very low concentrations

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