Development of Dermatological Ointment based on Aloe arborescens juice

2021 ◽  
pp. 3617-3620
Author(s):  
Glushchenko Svetlana Nikolaevna ◽  
Mikhaylova Elena Alekseevna ◽  
Kurkin Vladimir Aleksandrovich ◽  
Kochukova Anna Alexandrovna
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Uv Spectrophotometry ◽  
Ointment Base ◽  
Aloe Arborescens ◽  
Anthracene Derivatives ◽  
Comparative Determination ◽  
Active Substances

The purpose of this study is to select the optimal ointment base for the creation of a soft dosage form, to develop methods for standardizing dermatological ointment based on Aloe arborescens juice and to study antibacterial activity. The choice of the optimal ointment base, ensuring the maximum therapeutic effect of the ointment, was made. Ointments were prepared in accordance with the physical-chemical properties of the components of the basics. The criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of the used ointment bases was the degree of release of the active substances (anthracene derivatives). During the studies, antimicrobial activity was determined in the in vitro experiment. The comparative determination of the antimicrobial activity of ointment bases and juice of Aloe arborescens was performed by direct diffusion into agar. To develop the method of quantitative determination, the absorption spectra of Aloe arborescens juice and ointment extraction with 60% ethyl alcohol were studied. The optical density of the solution on the spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 396nm was measured. The quantitative content of the total active substances in the ointment, calculated on barbaloin was determined by using UV spectrophotometry.

The Comparative Study of Equisetum pratense, E. sylvaticum, E. telmateia: Accumulation of Silicon, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Screening

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (7) ◽  
pp. 2519-2523
Author(s):  
Denisa Batir Marin ◽  
Oana Cioanca ◽  
Mihai Apostu ◽  
Cristina Gabriela Tuchilus ◽  
Cornelia Mircea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Previous Treatment ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Quantitative Chemical Analysis ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
The Comparative Study

The objective of the current study is represented by the determination of silica and a phytochemical screening of phenolic derivates of some Equisetum species. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activity for Equisetum pratense Ehrh.,, Equisetum sylvaticum L. and Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. (sin. Equisetum maximum Lam.) were also investigated. The concentration of silicon (Si) in plants was determined by the spectrophotometric method using previous treatment with NaOH 50% both for the stem and the nodal branches [1]. Results obtained varied from 95.12 to 162.10 SiO2 mg/g dry plant which represents 4.44% to 7.58% Si/100g dry sample. Two types of total extracts were obtained using different solvents and were subjected to qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis considering total phenolic content [2]. The highest concentration of investigated compounds was found in the methanolic extract, E. sylvaticum, 196.5mg/g dry sample. Antioxidant activity was monitored spectrophotometrically and expressed in terms of IC50 (�g/mL) [3]. Values gathered ranged from 261.7 to 429.5 �g/mL. The highest capacity to neutralized DPPH radicals was found in E. sylvaticum. In vitro antimicrobial activity was determined using difusimetric method [4]. Testing was performed on four microorganisms: three strains of bacteria and one species of fungi. Different effects were noticed against the bacteria, furthermore the methanol extract appeared to be most efficient. All extracts showed significand antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and Candida albicans (ATCC 90028) and weak to no activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 27853) and Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922).

Screening of Antimicrobial Activity and Cytotoxic Effects of Two Cladonia Species

2013 ◽  
Vol 68 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 191-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birkan Açıkgöz ◽  
İskender Karaltı ◽  
Melike Ersöz ◽  
Zeynep M. Coşkun ◽  
Gülşah Çobanoğlu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Chloroform Extract ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
Minimal Inhibitory Concentrations ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Methanol Extracts ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria

The present study explores the antimicrobial activity and cytotoxic effects in culture assays of two fruticose soil lichens, Cladonia rangiformis Hoffm. and Cladonia convoluta (Lamkey) Cout., to contribute to possible pharmacological uses of lichens. In vitro antimicrobial activities of methanol and chloroform extracts against two Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli), two Gram-positive bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus), and the yeast Candida albicans were examined using the paper disc method and through determination of minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs). The data showed the presence of antibiotic substances in the chloroform and the methanol extracts of the lichen species. The chloroform extracts exhibited more signifi cant antimicrobial activity than the methanol extracts. However, a higher antifungal activity was noted in the methanol extract of C. rangiformis. The maximum antimicrobial activity was recorded for the chloroform extract of C. convoluta against E. coli. The cytotoxic effects of the lichen extracts on human breast cancer MCF-7 cells were evaluated by the trypan blue assay yielding IC50 values of ca. 173 and 167 μg/ml for the extracts from C. rangiformis and C. convoluta, respectively.

scholarly journals In Vitro Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Minocycline Formulations for Topical Application in Periodontal Therapy

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 352
Author(s):  
Jan-Luca Schmid ◽  
Martin Kirchberg ◽  
Sandra Sarembe ◽  
Andreas Kiesow ◽  
Anton Sculean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Gingival Crevicular Fluid ◽  
Oral Bacteria ◽  
Periodontal Therapy ◽  
Lipid Complex ◽  
Colony Forming Units ◽  
Crevicular Fluid

Periodontal therapy using antimicrobials that are topically applied requires slow or controlled release devices. The in vitro antimicrobial activity of biodegradable polymer formulations that contain a new minocycline lipid complex (P-MLC) was evaluated. The new P-MLC formulations that contained 11.5% minocycline were compared with pure minocycline or an existing commercial formulation, which included determination of minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values against two oral bacteria and activity on six-species periodontal biofilm. Moreover, the flow of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) was modeled up to 42 days and the obtained eluates were tested both for MIC values and inhibiting biofilm formation. In general, MICs of the P-MLC formulations were slightly increased as compared with pure minocycline. Biofilm formation was clearly inhibited by all tested formulations containing minocycline with no clear difference between them. In 3.5 day old biofilms, all formulations with 250 µg/mL minocycline decreased bacterial counts by 3 log10 and metabolic activity with no difference to pure antimicrobials. Eluates of experimental formulations showed superiority in antimicrobial activity. Eluates of one experimental formulation (P503-MLC) still inhibited biofilm formation at 28 days, with a reduction by 1.87 log10 colony forming units (CFU) vs. the untreated control. The new experimental formulations can easily be instilled in periodontal pockets and represent alternatives in local antimicrobials, and thus warrant further testing.

scholarly journals Hot-Stage Microscopy for Determination of API Particles in a Formulated Tablet

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Šimek ◽  
Veronika Grünwaldová ◽  
Bohumil Kratochvíl
Keyword(s):  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Hot Stage Microscopy ◽  
Tablet Disintegration ◽  
Before And After ◽  
In Vitro Assessment ◽  
Active Substances ◽  
Good Agreement

Although methods exist to readily determine the particle size distribution (PSD) of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) before its formulation into a final product, the primary challenge is to develop a method to determine the PSD of APIs in a finished tablet. To address the limitations of existing PSD methods, we used hot-stage microscopy to observe tablet disintegration during temperature change and, thus, reveal the API particles in a tablet. Both mechanical and liquid disintegration were evaluated after we had identified optimum milling time for mechanical disintegration and optimum volume of water for liquid disintegration. In each case, hot-stage micrographs, taken before and after the API melting point, were compared with image analysis software to obtain the PSDs. Then, the PSDs of the APIs from the disintegrated tablets were compared with the PSDs of raw APIs. Good agreement was obtained, thereby confirming the robustness of our methodology. The availability of such a method equips pharmaceutical scientists with an in vitro assessment method that will more reliably determine the PSD of active substances in finished tablets.

scholarly journals In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of a New Cephalosporin, Ceftaroline, and Determination of Quality Control Ranges for MIC Testing

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 1271-1274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven D. Brown ◽  
Maria M. Traczewski
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Disk Diffusion ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Reference Strains ◽  
Phenotypic Groups

ABSTRACT The spectrum of activity of ceftaroline was evaluated against 1,247 bacterial isolates representing 44 different species or phenotypic groups. For the majority of species, the activity of ceftaroline was comparable or superior to that of ceftriaxone. MIC and/or disk diffusion quality control ranges of ceftaroline were determined for five standard ATCC reference strains.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Antimicrobial Peptides Against Planktonic Culture and Biofilm of Acinetobacter baumannii

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 317-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maciej Jaśkiewicz ◽  
Damian Neubauer ◽  
Kamil Kazor ◽  
Sylwia Bartoszewska ◽  
Wojciech Kamysz
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antimicrobial Peptides ◽  
Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽  
Reference Strain ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Selectivity Index ◽  
Planktonic Culture

Abstract Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the most challenging pathogens, on account of its predisposition to develop resistance leading to severe, difficult-to-treat infections. As these bacteria are more usually isolated from nosocomial infections, the new therapeutic options are demanded. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are compounds likely to find application in the treatment of A. baumannii. These compounds exhibit a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity and were found to be effective against biofilm. In this study, eight AMPs, namely aurein 1.2, CAMEL, citropin 1.1., LL-37, omiganan, r-omiganan, pexiganan, and temporin A, were tested for their antimicrobial activity. A reference strain of A. baumannii ATCC 19606 was used. Antimicrobial assays included determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum biofilm eradication concentration. Considering the fact that the majority of A. baumannii infections are associated with mechanical ventilation and the use of indwelling devices, the activity against biofilm was assessed on both a polystyrene surface and tracheal tube fragments. In addition, cytotoxicity (HaCaT) was determined and in vitro selectivity index was calculated.

Production, isolation, and antimicrobial activity of hyalodendrin, a new antibiotic produced by a species of Hyalodendron

1974 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 759-764 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Stillwell ◽  
L. P. Magasi ◽  
G. M. Strunz
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Growth Inhibitor ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Dutch Elm Disease ◽  
Low Degree ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Number Of Bacteria

A growth inhibitor, designated hyalodendrin (C14H16N2O3S2), was isolated from liquid cultures of a species of Hyalodendron, a Hyphomycete. The isolation and production of hyalodendrin and its physical and chemical properties are described. The in vitro antimicrobial activity of this compound against a broad spectrum of fungi associated with decay and deterioration of trees and forest products was examined. Its inhibitory action against these organisms, as well as against others causing diseases in plants and trees, was found to be superior to that of the antifungal agents cryptosporiopsin, nystatin, or scytalidin. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of hyalodendrin were also established for a number of bacteria and fungi pathogenic to humans. Hyalodendrin compared favorably with benomyl in its ability to inhibit in vitro growth of Ceratocystis ulmi, the causal agent of Dutch elm disease. In seed-germination tests, hyalodendrin had a relatively low degree of phytotoxicity. Acute toxicity to mice (LD50) was established at 75 mg/kg.

scholarly journals Evaluation in vitro of antimicrobial activity of tucumã oil (Astrocaryum Vulgare)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Rossato ◽  
Larissa da Silva Silveira ◽  
Leonardo Quintana Soares Lopes ◽  
Walter Paixão De Sousa Filho ◽  
Larissa Finger Schaffer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Palm Trees ◽  
The Family

Hospital Infection is a major health problem and affects around 1.5 million people annually around the world. The Amazon region has a wide diversity of native palm trees that have fruits and oilseeds. Astrocaryum vulgare, commonly known as Tucumã in Brazil, belongs to the family Arecaceae. This palm has orange, fleshy, single-egg-shaped fruits that are used for therapeutic purposes in diseases of the eyes and skin due to the high content of carotenoids, oil is used in cooking, health treatment and massage. This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of the Tucumã oil against 18 microorganisms. The antimicrobial activity of Tucumã was measured through the determination of the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), as well as the determination of the Minimum Microbicidal Concentration (CMM) aiming to contribute to the discovery of new antimicrobials against pathogenic microorganisms’ human health and may contribute to the treatment of nosocomial infections. The results showed that the oil of Tucumã presented antimicrobial activity against five important bacteria, four Gram - positive bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Streptococcus agalactiae) and one Gram - negative (Acinetobacter baumannii).

scholarly journals MICROBIOLOGICAL STUDY OF A PERSPECTIVE HEPATOPROTECTIVE AGENT BASED ON DRY EXTRACT FROM PRUNUS DOMESTICA FRUITS

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Nataliia Filimonova ◽  
Bashar Jabbar Ali Sahlanee ◽  
Igor Senyuk ◽  
Alevtyna Kononenko
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Test Sample ◽  
Bifidobacterium Bifidum ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Prunus Domestica ◽  
Fruit Extract ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Gastrointestinal Pathology

One of the main directions of improving the concept of treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, which is accompanied by dysfunction of the hepatobiliary system and intestines, was the search and development of herbal remedies with hepatoprotective effect with a laxative effect and concomitant prebiotic activity. Aim of the research: to study the antimicrobial and prebiotic properties of the studied phytosubstance obtained from the fruits of Prunus domestica. Materials and methods. The study of the antimicrobial activity of the test sample of plum fruit extract with fibers was performed in vitro by the method of multiple serial dilutions. The reference strains of the following microorganisms were used as the microbiological model: S.aureus-ATCC-25923, E.сoli-ATCC-25922, P. aéruginosa-ATCC-27853, B. subtilis-ATCC-6633, C.albicans-ATCC-885653. The determination of the prebiotic properties of the studied sample was carried out by the method of cultivation of bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum No. 1 and L. rhamnosus R0011 ND on nutrient media, which included the composition of plum fruit with fibers. Results. Studies on the antimicrobial activity of plum fruit extract with fibers showed that the studied phytosubstance does not reveal antagonistic properties both with respect to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as in the case of Candida fungi. The results of studies on the study of the prebiotic properties of the studied extract confirmed the improvement of the main physiological parameters of the culture of bifidobacteria strain Bifidobacterium bifidum No. 1 and the strain lactobacillus L. rhamnosus R0011 ND when the fruit plums with fibers were added to the culture medium. Conclusions. The conducted studies allowed to establish the prebiotic properties of the studied extract of plum fruits with fibers, which proves the promise of its use in complex therapy schemes for gastrointestinal pathology.

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