Antagonistic Action of Lactobacillus acidophilus Toward Intestinal and Foodborne Pathogens in Associative Cultures1

1977 ◽  
Vol 40 (12) ◽  
pp. 820-823 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. E. GILLILAND ◽  
M. L. SPECK

Lactobacillus acidophilus exerted antagonistic actions on growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, and Clostridium perfringens when grown with each in associative cultures. S. aureus and C. perfringens were more sensitive to the inhibition than were S. typhimurium and E. coli. The amount of the antagonism produced varied among strains of L. acidophilus and could not be directly related to amounts of acid produced; hydrogen peroxide produced by the lactobacilli appeared to be partially responsible for the antagonistic interaction. The inhibitory effect was produced also under anaerobic conditions in a pre-reduced medium.

1982 ◽  
Vol 152 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
E H Berglin ◽  
M B Edlund ◽  
G K Nyberg ◽  
J Carlsson

Under anaerobic conditions an exponentially growing culture of Escherichia coli K-12 was exposed to hydrogen peroxide in the presence of various compounds. Hydrogen peroxide (0.1 mM) together with 0.1 mM L-cysteine or L-cystine killed the organisms more rapidly than 10 mM hydrogen peroxide alone. The exposure of E. coli to hydrogen peroxide in the presence of L-cysteine inhibited some of the catalase. This inhibition, however, could not fully explain the 100-fold increase in hydrogen peroxide sensitivity of the organism in the presence of L-cysteine. Of other compounds tested only some thiols potentiated the bactericidal effect of hydrogen peroxide. These thiols were effective, however, only at concentrations significantly higher than 0.1 mM. The effect of L-cysteine and L-cystine could be annihilated by the metal ion chelating agent 2,2'-bipyridyl. DNA breakage in E. coli K-12 was demonstrated under conditions where the organisms were killed by hydrogen peroxide.


Author(s):  
Bing Han ◽  
Xiaoyu Han ◽  
Mengmeng Ren ◽  
Yilin You ◽  
Jicheng Zhan ◽  
...  

Diseases caused by harmful microorganisms pose a serious threat to human health. Safe and environment-friendly disinfectants are, therefore, essential in preventing and controlling such pathogens. This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial activity and mechanism of a novel hydrogen peroxide and silver (H 2 O 2 -Ag + ) complex (HSC) in combatting Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213, Escherichia coli O157:H7 NCTC 12900 and Salmonella typhimurium SL 1344. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) values against S. aureus were found to be 0.014 % H 2 O 2 -3.125 mg/L Ag + , while 0.028 % H 2 O 2 -6.25 mg/L Ag + for both E. coli and S. typhimurium . Results of the growth curve assay and time-kill trial suggest that the HSC could inhibit the growth of the tested bacteria, as 99.9 % of viable cells were killed following treatment at the 1 MIC for 3 h. Compared with Oxytech D10 disinfectant (0.25 % H 2 O 2 -5 mg/L Ag + ), the HSC exhibited better antibacterial efficacy at a lower concentration (0.045 % H 2 O 2 -10 mg/L Ag + ). The mechanism of antibacterial action of HSC was found including the disruption of the bacterial cell membrane, followed by entry into the bacteria cell to reduce intracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) concentration, and inhibit the activity of antioxidases, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT). The enhanced bactericidal effect of hydrogen peroxide combined with silver indicates a potential for its application in environmental disinfection, particularly in the food industry.


1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
MINDY M. BRASHEARS ◽  
SIOBHAN S. REILLY ◽  
STANLEY E. GILLILAND

Cells of a strain of Lactobacillus lactis selected for ability to produce hydrogen peroxide were added to Trypticase soy broth (TSB) containing Escherichia coli O157:H7 to determine if L. lactis was antagonistic toward the E. coli during storage at 7°C for 7 days. E. coli was enumerated on violet red bile agar. Three strains of E. coli O157:H7 (43894, 43890, and 35150) were evaluated. Control samples containing no L. lactis did not show significant declines in numbers of E. coli during the 7 days of storage. However, samples inoculated with at least 5.0 × 107 L. lactis per ml exhibited significant declines in numbers of E. coli after only 3 days of storage for all strains. Samples inoculated with fewer L. lactis displayed varying effects on E. coli O157:H7 depending on the strain. E. coli O157:H7 strain 43894 appeared to be the most resistant to the antagonistic action of the L. lactis. Interaction experiments in the presence of catalase indicated that hydrogen peroxide was the main factor responsible for the inhibitory action produced by the lactobacilli. Raw chicken breast meat inoculated with E. coli O157:H7 strain 43894 plus the cells of L. lactis and stored at 5°C exhibited declines in numbers of the pathogen, whereas those inoculated only with the E. coli exhibited no declines during storage at 5°C.


2001 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 546-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
SUE-LANG HUANG ◽  
YIH-MING WENG ◽  
ROBIN Y.-Y. CHIOU

Growth of three strains of Staphylococcus aureus and two strains of Escherichia coli on nutrient agar (NA) supplemented with ethanol and NaCl was investigated. S. aureus did not grow on NA containing ≧10% ethanol (wt/wt) combined with ≧0% NaCl (wt/wt), or 7.5% ethanol combined with 7.5% NaCl. Neither E. coli nor E. coli O157:H7 grew on NA containing ≧7.5% ethanol combined with ≧0% NaCl, 5% ethanol combined with ≧2.5% NaCl, or ≧5% NaCl combined with ≧0% ethanol. It is apparent that NaCl enhanced the inhibitory effect of ethanol on growth of S. aureus and E. coli. When cells were suspended in nutrient broth containing 12.5, 20, or 40% ethanol combined with NaCl, viable cells decreased with an increase of ethanol concentration. Ethanol sensitivity among strains and between genera varied in a limited range. When the cells were exposed to 20% ethanol in combination with 5% NaCl, S. aureus and E. coli lost viability after 30 and 10 min, respectively. When treated with 40% ethanol combined with ≧0% NaCl, all test strains lost viability within 5 min.


1988 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 974-978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline A. McGroarty ◽  
Gregor Reid

Recent studies have shown that certain lactobacilli strains have the ability to interfere with the adherence and growth of uropathogenic bacteria. This interaction is believed to be important in the maintenance of a normal urogenital flora and in the prevention of infection in females. In the present study, Lactobacillus casei ssp. rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus acidophilus 76 were found to exert an inhibitory effect on pyelonephritogenic mutant Escherichia coli Hu 734 and E. coli ATCC 25922. The bioactivity of the inhibitor produced by strain GR-1 was retained under pH buffered conditions and was bactericidal. The bioactive substance was heat labile, not precipitated by up to 80% ammonium sulphate, and extractable in chloroform. The data indicated that the inhibitor is not lactic acid or hydrogen peroxide and has a molecular weight greater than 12 000 – 14 000. Human urine supported production of the inhibitor and reduced and delayed outgrowth of the E. coli. The ability of L. casei GR-1 and possibly other lactobacilli strains to produce inhibitors of uropathogenic bacteria may have clinical importance and significance in the microbial ecology of the urogenital tract.


1992 ◽  
Vol 55 (11) ◽  
pp. 916-919 ◽  
Author(s):  
GUANG-HUA WANG

Inhibition and inactivation of five species of foodborne pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella typhimurium) by chitosan were studied. Nutrient broths were supplemented with 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5% chitosan, adjusted to pH 6.5 or 5.5 with 2% acetic acid, and incubated at 30°C. The outgrowths of these bacteria were observed. At pH 6.5, in general, antibacterial activity of chitosan was relatively weak. The effectiveness of chitosan against S. aureus was greatest, followed by S. typhimurium, E. coli, and Y. enterocolitica. As the concentration of chitosan increased, the effectiveness of chitosan against these four species of pathogens also increased. No inhibition of L. monocytogenes by chitosan occurred. At pH 5.5, presence of chitosan inactivated these pathogens except that 0.5% chitosan did not affect the growth of S. typhimurium. Thus, the antibacterial activity of chitosan was stronger at pH 5.5 than at pH 6.5.


2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (8) ◽  
pp. 1302-1306
Author(s):  
EUN-SEON LEE ◽  
JONG-HUI KIM ◽  
MI-HWA OH

ABSTRACT In dairy plants, clean-in-place (CIP) equipment cannot be disassembled, making it difficult to clean the inner surface of pipes. In this study, the inhibitory effects of chemical agents on biofilms formed by three foodborne pathogens, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus, was evaluated in a dairy CIP system. The experiment was conducted on a laboratory scale. Each of the three bacteria (200 μL) was inoculated onto stainless steel (SS) chips (25 by 25 mm), and the effect of single cleaning agents was evaluated. Individual treatments with NaClO (30, 50, 100, and 200 ppm), NaOH (0.005, 0.01, 0.05, and 0.1%), citric acid (1, 3, 5, and 7%), and nisin (5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 200 ppm) were used to clean the SS chip for 10 min. The most effective concentration of each solution was selected for further testing in a commercial plant. Simultaneous cleaning with 200 ppm of NaClO (10 min) and 7% citric acid (10 min) reduced the biofilms of B. cereus, E. coli, and S. aureus by 6.9, 7.0, and 8.0 log CFU/cm2, respectively. Both 7% citric acid and 0.1% NaOH were optimal treatments for E. coli. NaClO and citric acid are approved for use as food additives in the Republic of Korea. Our results revealed that a combined treatment with NaClO and citric acid is the most effective approach for reducing biofilms formed by common foodborne pathogens on CIP equipment. These findings can contribute to the production of safe dairy products. HIGHLIGHTS


2007 ◽  
Vol 70 (7) ◽  
pp. 1739-1743 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. C. MCKELLAR

Competition between spoilage microorganisms and foodborne pathogens provides a potentially simple approach to limiting the growth of pathogens. A strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens isolated from raw milk repressed growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 at 22°C in nutrient broth once the maximum population density of the pseudomonad had been reached (9.6 log CFU ml−1). The presence of iron in the growth medium and the parallel inhibitory effect of a siderophore-deficient mutant of P. fluorescens precluded iron limitation as the mechanism of action. Medium depleted by prior growth of P. fluorescens prevented the growth of E. coli, and this effect was reversed by the replenishment of the nutrient broth, its component fractions, or the addition of soy peptones but not peptones derived from milk protein. This is the first report of competition between spoilage microflora and foodborne pathogens in which the mechanism was clearly shown to be nutrient limitation. These results suggest possible improvements in biocontrol systems to prevent pathogen growth on foods.


1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
KATHLEEN A. GLASS ◽  
KRISTINE M. KAUFMAN ◽  
ERIC A. JOHNSON

Six lots of commercial pasteurized process cheese slices were evaluated for the ability to support the growth of four foodborne pathogens, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella serotypes, and Escherichia coli O157:H7, during 4 days of storage at 30°C. Individual cheese slices were inoculated separately with each pathogen to yield ca. 103 CFU/g. Slices were packaged in sterile plastic sample bags and stored at 30°C for up to 96 h. Populations of Salmonella serotypes and Escherichia coli O157:H7 decreased an average of 1.3 and 2.1 log10 CFU/g, respectively, by 36 h and Salmonella serotypes decreased an additional 0.6 logi0 CFU/g during the remaining 60 h. Populations of Listeria monocytogenes also decreased, although to a lesser extent, exhibiting approximately a 0.6-log10 CFU/g reduction in 96 h. Staphylococcus aureus levels remained relatively constant during the testing period, and were below levels that support detectable enterotoxin production. The process cheese slices tested allowed survival but did not support rapid growth of S. aureus, whereas populations of L. monocytogenes, E. coli O157:H7, and Salmonella serotypes decreased during the 96-h storage at 30°C.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florencia I. Mahmud ◽  
Christi Mambo ◽  
Henoch Awaloei

Abstract: Patikan kerbau leaf contains alkaloid, flavonoid, phenol, and tannin can potentially be an antibacterial. The purpose of this research is to test the resisting potency of patikan kerbau leaf extract against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC25923) dan Escherichia coli (ATCC11229). This was an experimental laboratory study using modified Kirby-Bauer with well diffusion technique at Research and Microbiology Laboratory of MIPA Faculty, Sam Ratulangi University Manado. Patikan kerbau leaf extract was obtained by using 96% etanol maceration. Extract concentrations used in this study were 50 mg/ml, 25 mg/ml, 12.5 mg/ml and 6.25 mg/ml. Ciprofloxacin was used as the positive control and CMC as the negative control. The CMC showed no inhibition zone. Ciprofloxacin had the widest zone of inhibition. The average of inhibition zone diameters produced by ciprofloxacin was 33,3 mm on S. aureus and 33 mm on E.coli. Euphorbia hirta leaf extract concentration of 50 mg/ml resulted in average inhibition zone diameter of 18.83 mm on S.aureus and 17.83 mm on E.coli. Extract concentration of 25 mg/ml resulted in 17.33 mm on S. aureus and 16.83 mm on E.coli. Extract concentration of 12,5 mg/ml resulted in 15.5 mm on S. aureus and 14.83 mm on E.coli. Then, extract concentration of 6.25 mg/ml resulted in 15.16 mm on S. aureus and 13.3 mm on E.coli. Conclusion: Extract of Euphorbia hirta leaf has potential inhibitory effect towards bacterial growth of S. aureus and E. coli. Moreover, the inhibitory effect of Euphorbia hirta extract is greater towards S. aureus rather than E.coliKeywords: antibacterial, patikan kerbau leaf extract, S. aureus, E. coli Abstrak: Daun patikan kerbau mengandung alkaloid, flavonoid, fenol dan tanin yang berpotensi sebagai antibakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui uji daya hambat ekstrak daun patikan kerbau terhadap Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC25923) dan Escherichia coli (ATCC11229). Jenis penelitian ini ialah eksperimental laboratorium di Laboratorium Penelitian dan Mikrobiologi Fakultas MIPA Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado dengan metode Kirby-Bauer yang dimodifikasi dengan sumuran. Ekstrak daun patikan kerbau diperoleh dari proses maserasi dengan etanol 96%. Konsentrasi ekstrak yang digunakan dalam penelitian ialah 50mg/ml, 25mg/ml, 12,5mg/ml dan 6,25mg/ml. Siprofloksasin digunakan sebagai kontrol positif dan CMC sebagai kontrol negatif. Pada penelitian ini CMC yang tidak mempunyai zona hambat. Siprofloksasin memiliki diameter zona hambat yang paling besar. Rerata diameter zona hambat yang dihasilkan oleh siprofloksasin adalah 33,3 mm terhadap bakteri S.aureus dan 33 mm pada bakteri E.coli. Ekstrak daun patikan kerbau konsentrasi 50 mg/ml menghasilkan diameter zona hambat rata-rata sebesar 18,83 mm pada bakteri S.aureus dan 17,83 mm pada bakteri E.coli. Ekstrak daun patikan kerbau konsentrasi 25mg/ml sebesar 17,3 mm pada bakteri S.aureus dan 16,83 mm pada bakteri E.coli. Ekstrak daun patikan kerbau konsentrasi 12,5mg/ml sebesar 15,5 mm pada bakteri S.aureus dan 14,83 mm pada bakteri E.coli. Kemudian, konsentrasi 6,25mg/ml sebesar 15,16 pada bakteri S.aureus dan 13,3 mm pada bakteri E.coli. Simpulan: Ekstrak daun patikan kerbau berpotensi memiliki efek daya hambat terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri S.aureus dan E.coli. Daya hambat ekstrak daun patikan kerbau lebih besar pada S.aureus daripada E.coli Kata kunci: antibakteri, ekstrak daun srikaya, S. aureus, E. coli


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