scholarly journals Hydrocarbon Degrading Potentials and Antibiotic Susceptibility Test of Bacteria Isolated from Amended Soil in Ilorin

2021 ◽  
pp. 4072-4088
Author(s):  
Adetitun D. O. ◽  
Oguntoye M.B.
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Vernonia Amygdalina ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Providencia Rettgeri ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibility Test ◽  
Poultry Droppings

This study used bacteria from hydrocarbon-contaminated soil that had been treated. Organic amendments included cassava peels, plantain peels, eggshells, and poultry droppings, while inorganic amendments included NPK and Urea. In this study, three (3) bacteria were characterized and dealt with: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus proteolyticus, and Providencia rettgeri. To determine their biodegradative capabilities, these isolates were tested on a variety of hydrocarbons. In addition, the antibacterial activity of the bacteria was tested in vitro against extracts of Moringa oleifera, Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter leaf), Ocimum gratissimum (Scent lLeaf), and Telifairia occidentalis (Ugwu) at different concentrations (20%, 13%, 10%, 7%, and 3%). Using the maceration procedure, the plant materials were extracted with ethanol and methanol. The bacteria were resistant to the various concentrations of plant extracts, according to the results. The methanolic and ethanolic extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) had the maximum inhibition zone, measuring 6.00 ± 0.00 mm. Furthermore, all isolates were resistant to crude oil, engine oil, heptane, and benzene in antimicrobial tests on hydrocarbons, with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens having the highest level of susceptibility (18 mm) to pyridine. However, the bacteria all demonstrated broad spectrum susceptibility to the commercial antibiotics used as a control, with the exception of Providencia rettgeri, which proved resistant (5 mm) to Ampiclox (APX), Zinnacef (Z) and Amoxacillin (AM).

scholarly journals Detection of Metallo-β-Lactamases and Carbapenemase Production Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates from Burn Wound Infection

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Reshma Maharjan ◽  
Basudha Shrestha ◽  
Sanjit Shrestha ◽  
Khadga Bikram Angbuhang ◽  
Binod Lekhak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Agar Plate ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Burn Wound ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibility Test ◽  
Rapid Spread ◽  
Edta Solution ◽  
Disk Method

Objective: The study aims to detect carbapenemase producing P. aeruginosa isolated from burn wounds and confirm MBL production by Imipenem-Combined disk method. Method: A total of 310 non-repeated clinical specimens including tissues, pus aspirates, and wound swabs were processed using standard microbiological procedure. Each identified isolate of P. aeruginosa was subjected to in vitro antibiotic susceptibility test by using modified Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. Two imipenem (10μg) disks were placed on the surface of the agar plate in which one of them was added with 5μl of 0.5M EDTA solution. The result was interpreted after 18 hours of incubation at 37ºC by comparing the inhibition zone of imipenem and imipenem-EDTA disks. The increase in inhibition zone by ≥7mm with imipenem-EDTA disks than imipenem alone was considered as MBL Positive. Similarly, for detecting carbapenemase Modified Carbapenem Inactivation Method (mCIM) was used. Results: P. aeruginosa was found to be the predominant organism (13.99%). Among 20 P. aeruginosa isolates resistant to imipenem and meropenem, 20% were found to be carbapenemase producer by mCIM assay and 15% were found to be MBL producers by Imipenem-Combined disk method. High percentage of MBL producing isolates of P. aeruginosa were found resistant towards tested antibiotics.  Conclusion: This study reports that the clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa have the ability to produce MBL. The increasing and rapid spread of P. aeruginosa, as well as the rate of drug resistance among the isolates, was found to be a worrisome situation.

Synergistic in-vitro anthelmintic potentials of Vernonia amygdalina Delile stem and Carica papaya Lin. seeds

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Quartey ◽  
A Oppong ◽  
I Ayensu ◽  
J Apenteng ◽  
D Mintah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carica Papaya ◽  
Vernonia Amygdalina

Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antidiabetic Potential of Silver Nanoparticles using Eugenia Uniflora L. Seed Extract

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 5217-5225
Author(s):  
Guru Kumar Dugganaboyana ◽  
Chethankumar Mukunda ◽  
Suresh Darshini Inakanally
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Drug Formulation ◽  
Visible Spectroscopy ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Eugenia Uniflora ◽  
Uv Visible

In recent years, green nanotechnology-based approaches using plant materials have been accepted as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach with various biomedical applications. In the current study, AgNPs were synthesized using the seed extract of the Eugenia uniflora L. (E.uniflora). Characterization was done using UV-Visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analyses. The formation of AgNPs has confirmed through UV-Visible spectroscopy (at 466 nm) by the change of color owing to surface Plasmon resonance. Based on the XRD pattern, the crystalline property of AgNPs was established. The functional group existing in seed of E.uniflora extract accountable for the reduction of Ag+ ion and the stabilization of AgNPs was investigated. The morphological structures and elemental composition was determined by SEM and EDX analysis. With the growing application of AgNPs in biomedical perspectives, the biosynthesized AgNPs were evaluated for their antibacterial and along with their antidiabetic potential. The results showed that AgNPs are extremely effective with potent antidiabetic potential at a very low concentration. It also exhibited potential antibacterial activity against the three tested human pathogenic bacteria. Overall, the results highlight the effectiveness and potential applications of AgNPs in biomedical fields such as in the treatment of acute illnesses as well as in drug formulation for treating various diseases such as cancer and diabetes. It could be concluded that E. uniflora seed extract AgNPs can be used efficiently for in vitro evaluation of their antibacterial and antidiabetic effects with potent biomedical applications.

Effect of organic amendments on the decontamination potential of heavy metals by Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus in soil contaminated with spent engine oil

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 471-484
Author(s):  
Adeniyi Adeleye ◽  
Mohammed B. Yerima ◽  
Michael E. Nkereuwem ◽  
Victor O. Onokebhagbe ◽  
Peter G. Shiaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Bacillus Cereus ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Spent Engine Oil

scholarly journals Effects of chitosan-collagen dressing on wound healing in vitro and in vivo assays

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 228080002198969
Author(s):  
Min-Xia Zhang ◽  
Wan-Yi Zhao ◽  
Qing-Qing Fang ◽  
Xiao-Feng Wang ◽  
Chun-Ye Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Type I Collagen ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Type I ◽  
Nih3t3 Cells ◽  
Post Operation

The present study was designed to fabricate a new chitosan-collagen sponge (CCS) for potential wound dressing applications. CCS was fabricated by a 3.0% chitosan mixture with a 1.0% type I collagen (7:3(w/w)) through freeze-drying. Then the dressing was prepared to evaluate its properties through a series of tests. The new-made dressing demonstrated its safety toward NIH3T3 cells. Furthermore, the CCS showed the significant surround inhibition zone than empty controls inoculated by E. coli and S. aureus. Moreover, the moisture rates of CCS were increased more rapidly than the collagen and blank sponge groups. The results revealed that the CCS had the characteristics of nontoxicity, biocompatibility, good antibacterial activity, and water retention. We used a full-thickness excisional wound healing model to evaluate the in vivo efficacy of the new dressing. The results showed remarkable healing at 14th day post-operation compared with injuries treated with collagen only as a negative control in addition to chitosan only. Our results suggest that the chitosan-collagen wound dressing were identified as a new promising candidate for further wound application.

scholarly journals Biological activity from indigenous medicinal plants of Mauritius

2005 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Gurib-Fakim ◽  
H. Subratty ◽  
F. Narod ◽  
J. Govinden-Soulange ◽  
F. Mahomoodally
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
In Vivo Screening ◽  
Medicinal Plant Extracts ◽  
Minor Ailments

The Mauritian population has a long tradition in the use of ethno-medicine, and the practice is still strong, especially in the treatment of minor ailments. Such interest stems from an existing culture, and many “tisanes” are still prepared from plant materials and sold in several markets around the island.This paper will focus on the various chemical/biological screening techniques currently being used to evaluate the biological properties of medicinal plant extracts. Particular emphasis will be put on extraction and various screening for biological/pharmacological properties. Due consideration will be given to the pharmacological approaches that utilize different animal models for the in vitro and in vivo screening of medicinal plant extracts.

New manufacturing process to develop antibacterial dyed polyethylene terephthalate sutures using plasma functionalization and chitosan immobilization

2021 ◽  
pp. 152808372110505
Author(s):  
Nesrine Bhouri ◽  
Faten Debbabi ◽  
Abderrahmen Merghni ◽  
Esther Rohleder ◽  
Boris Mahltig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polyethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Antibacterial Effect ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Inflammatory Reactions ◽  
Plasma Functionalization

The main purpose of this paper is to develop a new manufacturing process leading to have antibacterial dyed non-absorbable braided polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sutures using biocompatible and non-toxic products. This manufacturing process allows better visibility of sutures in the surgical field and reduces the risk of infections and inflammatory reactions without affecting the mechanical properties while meeting the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Plasma functionalization, acrylic acid (AA) grafting, and bioactive chitosan (CH) coating were used before the dyeing process with a biocompatible non-toxic acid dye, approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The influence of experimental parameters on the suture properties and the K/S values of the dyed sutures are investigated. Infrared spectroscopy confirms the presence of new bonds to immobilize chitosan on the surface of the suture. Mechanical tests confirm that the mechanical properties of sutures have not been affected. The in vitro antibacterial effect of dyed PET sutures showed an inhibition zone of 11 mm against S. aureus, 4 mm against P. aeruginosa, and 1 mm against E. coli. This study reveals that the new finishing process of sutures is a promising method to achieve an antibacterial effect with a uniform shade and smooth surfaces.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Novel N-(Dibenzylcarbamothioyl)benzamide Derivatives as Antibacterial Agents by Using DFT and Drug-Likeness Assessment

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huda Misral ◽  
Suhaila Sapari ◽  
Tajudin Rahman ◽  
Nazlina Ibrahim ◽  
Bohari M. Yamin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
Molecular Descriptor ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Computational Method ◽  
Lipinski’S Rule ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Elementary Analysis ◽  
Benzoyl Isothiocyanate

Isomers of monothioureas, 2a–2d, derived from the reaction of disubstituted benzoyl isothiocyanate and dibenzylamine were synthesised and characterised by using elementary analysis CHNS and IR, 1H NMR, and 13C NMR spectroscopies. The compounds were screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity by using selected Gram-positive bacteria, and moderate inhibition activity was displayed for compound 2b with the value of inhibition zone 11 ± 0.8 mm at a concentration of 50 mg/ml. The outcomes of Lipinski’s rule of five assessment appeared to be in agreement with all compounds as they adhered to most of the rules, in which they can be preliminarily classified as active drug-like. The frontier molecular orbitals (HOMO and LUMO) for halogen-substituted 3,4-dichloro (2a) and 3,4-difluoro (2b) were also determined by applying the computational method of density functional theory (DFT) to determine their relationship as a molecular descriptor in antibacterial activities. The value of LUMO energy for compound 2b (1.8229 eV) is lower than that of compound 2a (1.8492 eV) which indicates higher antibacterial activities.

scholarly journals Establishment of in vitro fast-growing normal root culture of Vernonia amygdalina - a potent African medicinal plant

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (21) ◽  
pp. 5952-5957 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Khalafalla M ◽  
M Daffalla H ◽  
A El Shemy H ◽  
Abdellatef E
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Root Culture ◽  
Vernonia Amygdalina ◽  
Fast Growing
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