DILUCIÓN DE MIEL EN AGUA INDUCE HORMESIS EN LA ACTIVIDAD ANTIBACTERIANA SOBRE Staphylococcus aureus.

In pharmacology, hormesis is defined as the high efficacy of a drug at low doses and a decrease of efficacy at higher doses. In this study, the hormesis phenomenon on the antibacterial activity of honey was assessed. The activity of four honeys (A, D, C and D) were checked by agar plate diffusion method using S. aureus (ATCC 29213) as the test organism. Each honey was tested as follows; on the surface of an agar plate, five stainless steel cylinders with a diameter of 8,14 mm were radially disposed. Onto each cylinder 0,1 mL of the sample honey diluted in water at 50 – 25 - 12,5 -6,25 and 3,125 % v/v were placed. Plates were incubated at 35°C during 24 h. The surface of the cylinder diameter was set as reference antibacterial activity (Ra). The antibacterial activity of each honey was quantitated by the relationship between the surface of the inhibitory zone (Iz) and the surface of the reference activity (Iz/Ra). An increase in the antibacterial activity was observed at a concentration of water greater than 50% in honeys B and C. This hormetic behavior could be considered as indicator of the quality of the antibacterial activity of these honeys.

PROPUESTA DE UNA METODOLOGÍA PARA CUANTIFICAR LA ACTIVIDAD ANTIBACTERIANA DE LA MIEL

In this study a standardized method for objectively comparing the antibacterial activity of honey was developed. The assay was performed using a strain of S. aureus and four honeys that have been shown antibacterial activity against this strain. The antibacterial activity of honeys were checked by using an agar plate diffusion method using S. aureus (ATCC 29213) as the test organism. On the surface of each agar plate six stainless steel cylinders with a diameter of 8,14 mm were radially disposed. Onto each cylinder 0,1 mL of sample honey at 10% v/v was placed and all Petri dishes were incubated at 35°C during 24 h. Each sample were analyzed by triplicate. The surface of the cylinder diameter was set as reference antibacterial activity equivalent to minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC). The antibacterial activity of each honey was quantitated by the relationship between the surface of the inhibitory zone and the surface of the reference activity expressed as multiples of MIC (x MIC). The method allowed establishing differences between the bacterial activities of the different honeys tested and could be used for identifying honeys that could be employed with medicinal purpose for the treatments of wounds.

Evaluasi Aktivitas Antibakteri Sediaan Plester Ekstrak Daun Petai Cina (Leucaena Leucocephala) Terhadap Bakteri Staphylococcus AureusAttc 25923 Pk/5

Chinese petai plants contain alkaloids that have antibacterial abilities including Staphylococcus aureusATTC 25923 PK/5 bacteria. Plaster is a dosage form whose active ingredients need to be developed from natural ingredients, especially Chinese petai leaves. The purpose of this study was to optimize the plaster of Chinese petai leaf extract and antibacterial Staphylococcus aureusATTC 25923 PK/5and to determine the antibacterial activity of the extract plaster with various doses. The test method for antibacterial is the well method. The data obtained is the diameter of the inhibitory power of the extract in the plaster. Data analysis to determine antibacterial activity using spss. The results of the phytochemical test showed that the Chinese petai leaf extract contained active compounds, namely tannins, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids and steroids. Chinese petai leaf extract was also able to inhibit Staphylococcus aureusATTC 25923 PK/5bacteria in the extract obtained an inhibition zone of 5.1 mm at a concentration of 25% and plaster obtained an inhibition zone of 3.46 mm, a concentration of 50% obtained an inhibitory zone diameter of 5.63 mm and at plaster obtained an inhibition zone diameter of 4.5 mm, a concentration of 75% obtained an extract inhibition zone diameter of 6.56 mm on plaster obtained an inhibition zone diameter of 5.53 mm, a concentration of 100% obtained an extract inhibition zone diameter of 7 mm and on plaster The diameter of the inhibition zone was 6.46 mm. This shows that the Chinese petai leaf extract has potential as an antibacterial against the growth of Staphylococcus aureusATTC 25923 PK/5bacteria.Keywords: Chinese Petai, Extract, Plaster, Antibacterial AbstrakTanaman petai cina mengandung alkaloida yang memiliki kemampuan sebagai antibakteri diantaranya bakteri Staphylococcus aureusATTC 25923 PK/5. Plester merupakan bentuk sediaan yang bahan aktifnya perlu dikembangkan dari bahan alam terutama daun petai cina. Tujuan penelitian ini melakukan optimasi plester ekstrak daun petai cina dan antibakteri Staphylococcus aureusATTC 25923 PK/5dan mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri plester ekstrak dengan berbagai dosis. Metode uji terhadap antibakteri adalah metode sumuran. Data yang didapatkan adalah diameter daya hambat ekstrak dalam plester. Analisis data untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri menggunakan ANOVA. Hasil uji fitokimia menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak daun petai cina memiliki kandungan senyawa aktif, yakni tanin, saponin, alkaloid, flavonoid dan steroid. Ekstrak daun petai cina juga mampu menghambat bakteri Staphylococcus aureusATTC 25923 PK/5pada ekstrak didapatkan zona hambat sebesar 5,1 mm pada konsentrasi 25% dan plester didapatkan zona hambat sebesar 3,46 mm, konsentrasi 50%didapatkan diameter zona hambat ekstrak sebesar 5,63 mm dan pada plester didapatkan diameter zona hambat sebesar 4,5 mm, konsentrasi 75% didapatkan diameter zona hambat ekstrak sebesar 6,56 mm pada plester didapatkan diameter zona hambat sebesar 5,53 mm, konsentrasi 100% didapatkan diameter zona hambat ekstrak sebesar 7 mm dan pada plester didapatkan diameter zona hambat sebesar 6,46 mm. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak daun petai cina memiliki potensi sebagai antibakteri terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureusATTC 25923 PK/5.Kata kunci:Petai Cina, Ekstrak, Plester, Antibakteri

HYDROGEL FORMULATION FROM CALOTROPIS GIGANTEA PLANT EXTRACT AGAINST FOOT ULCER CAUSING BACTERIA IN DIABETES

Objective: The objective of present study was to develop hydrogel formulations loaded with Calotropis gigantea leaves extract. Methods: The prepared hydrogel formulations were compliance with their color, odor, homogeneity, pH, and spreadability. Results: As all the formulations were complies with the all parameters and it can be suggest as a Good antibacterial gel. It is evident that, ethanolic extract of Calotropis gigantea showed a maximum inhibitory zone against bacteria associated with foot ulcer. Conclusions: The In vitro studies showed a quantity dependent increase in antibacterial activity against foot ulcer causing bacteria, a contraction which is higher than that produced by the control groups. These contractions were statistically significant (p<0.05), during the study with leave extract against foot ulcer causing bacteria in diabetes.

Activity of Moringa oleifera seed ethanolic extract against E. coli

Bacterial contamination in our environment is worrying, mainly contamination at drinking waters, vegetables, foods, soil which close to our daily activity. The main contamination in environment is caused by E. coli which simply found easily surround us. So, it leads to bigger problem if not immediately solve. One of possible yet safe compounds to overcome this problem is the use of natural product such as M. oleifera seeds as antibacterial agents. This study want to find out the ability of M. oleifera seed ethanolic extract as antibacterial agent against E. coli. Ethanolic extract of M. oleifera seeds are concentrated into 25%, 50%, and 75%, then treated to E. coli culture under laboratory condition. The inhibitory zone diameter which formed after 24 hours incubation was measured and compared to control with no extract treatment. The result of this study showed that there is inhibitory zone formed in three groups of treatmen (T1-T3), but there is no inhibitory zone formed at control group. The 75% ethanolic extract of M. oleifera seeds (T3) has the wides inhibitory zone diameter among four groups, followed by the 50% extract (T2) and 25% extract (T1) with diameter 15,03 ± 0,55 mm; 11,00 ± 1,32 mm; 7,03 ± 0,90 mm, respectively. All inhibitory zone diameter among groups in this research statistically different with strong inhibitory status at T2 as well as T3, and moderate inhibitory status at T1.

Screening of antimicrobial, anti-quorum sensing activity and cytotoxicity of origanumoil against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

Introduction and Aim: Essential oils have been used from ancient times to treat different gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial-related infections. The study aims to screen the antibacterial, anti-quorum sensing activity of origanum oil against the common infection causing gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Material andMethods: The MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) and antibacterial activity of origanum oil against the eight bacterial species, namely, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella flexneri, Salmonella enterica, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumonia, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus faecalis, was assessed by broth-dilution method and well diffusion method. The anti-quorum sensing activity was analyzed using bioreporter strain CV026 at sub-MIC concentrations, while the cytotoxicity of the origanum oil was analyzed using the SW480 cell line. Results: The oil's antibacterial activity was analyzed by measuring the clear inhibitory zone diameter, and maximum inhibitory zone of 36.66 mm zone against Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) and 33.33 mm against Salmonella enterica (Gram-negative) of origanum oil was measured. And the minimum inhibitory zone of 16.66 mm zone of Enterococcus faecalis (Gram-positive) and 19.66 mm against Klebsiella pneumoniae (Gram-negative) of oil was noted. And the lowest MIC (0.1 mg/ml) of oilwas found against Streptococcus pneumonia. The oil significantly inhibited the violacein pigment production (30.29 %) at 0.02 mg/ml concentration (this oil concentration did not significantly affect the growth curve). The in vitro cytotoxicity assay shows that the oil inhibited the SW480 cells growth with increasing concentration. Conclusion: The origanum oil possesses antibacterial and anti-quorum sensing activity and can be used as an alternative for treating tested bacterial infection.

Inhibitory effect of calcium hydroxide combined with Nigella sativa against Enterococcus faecalis

Background: Calcium hydroxide is the gold standard medicament for root canal treatment. Enterococcus faecalis, the primary cause of intraradicular persistent endodontic infection, is often identified even after endodontic treatment. Thymoquinone, an active ingredient of Nigella sativa, has an antimicrobial effect on both gram-negative and positive bacteria, including E. faecalis. Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of calcium hydroxide combined with Nigella sativa extract and determine the best ratio for the combined material. Methods: This is an experimental study comprised of six groups (n = 4 per group) based on the material and its ratio, namely; (1) calcium hydroxide; (2) Nigella sativa extract; and groups of the combination of calcium hydroxide and Nigella sativa extract with a ratio (3) 70:30, (4) 50:50, (5) 30:70, (6) 10:90. The inhibitory effect against E. faecalis was evaluated by the agar well diffusion method in Muller–Hinton agar. Observation of the inhibitory zone was performed on the first, third, and seventh days. The collected data were analysed by a one-way ANOVA and LSD post hoc test. Results: Calcium hydroxide has the highest inhibitory effect, and the combination of Nigella sativa extract with calcium hydroxide ratio 50:50 was second. The inhibitory zone of these two groups was significantly higher than in any other group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Nigella sativa extract combine with calcium hydroxide did not enhance calcium hydroxide’s antimicrobial property against E. faecalis. An equal amount of Nigella sativa and calcium hydroxide is the best combination ratio, with a stable effect for up to seven days.

Profil fitokimia dan aktivitas antibakteri fraksi etil asetat akar jarak pagar (Jatropha curcas Linn.)

Bacterial infections are a major cause of chronic infections and mortality that continues to threaten public health worldwide. Various medicinal plants used in folk medicine have demonstrated wound healing and antibacterial properties. The aims of the study are investigation phytochemical and antibacterial activity of ethyl acetate fraction from jarak pagar roots (Jatropha curcas Linn.). The roots were treated with maceration method using ethanol 70% and subsequently fractioned to ethyl acetate fraction. The fractions were used for phytochemical screening and antibacterial assay using Kirby and Bauer agar difussion method. The results showed that ethyl acetate fraction jarak pagar roots contained alkaloid, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, poliphenol dan tannins. The antibacterial activity of jarak pagar roots againts Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli shows that the activity of this fraction with concentration 8 mg/mL has strong inhibitory potency against the growth S. aureus with inhibitory zone is 14,3 mm and has moderate inhibitory potency against E. coli with inhibitory zone is 9 mm. The increase concentrations of ethyl asetate fraction jarak pagar roots shows high inhibition diameter of bacterial growth.

In Vitro Antibacterial and Antifungal Potential of Amyrin-Type Triterpenoid Isolated from Datura metel Linnaeus

The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the effect of the combined crude extract, fractions, and compound 1 isolated from the fruits of Datura metel against selected microbial (bacteria and fungi) strains. Results of antibacterial screening indicated marked susceptibility of the extract and its fractions against tested bacterial strains. Among the extract and various fractions, the chloroform fraction exhibited a significant effect against different bacterial strains including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis with an inhibitory zone ranging from 18 to 24 mm. Similarly, results of antifungal activity revealed that the chloroform fraction displays a promising effect against various fungal strains. The chloroform fraction was subjected to repeated chromatography analysis, which yielded compound 1 (daturaolone). Daturaolone exhibited potent activity against selected bacterial strains including Klebsiella pneumoniae, B. subtilis, S. epidermidis, and S. aureus with an inhibitory zone ranging from 12 to 30 mm. In addition, the extracts and daturaolone exhibited significant sensitivity against T. longifusus, C. albicans, A. flavus, M. canis, F. solani, and C. glabrata. Taken all together, it is concluded that our findings validated the traditional use of D. metel to treat various infectious diseases, which is supported by daturaolone.

Rapid Detection and Differentiation of KPC and MBL Carbapenemases among Enterobacterales Isolates by a Modified Combined-Disk Test

This study was conducted to develop a cheap, rapid, and accurate modified combined-disk test (mCDT) approach to detect and differentiate KPC and MBL carbapenemases among clinical carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) isolates and simultaneously distinguish them from carbapenem-susceptible Enterobacterales (CSE) isolates. A total of 163 CRE and 90 third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales isolates were tested using imipenem and meropenem disks and different concentrations of carbapenemase inhibitors. The optimal sensitivity and specificity for detecting KPC carbapenemase were 97.2% and 100%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity for detecting MBL carbapenemase were 100% and 100% with imipenem or meropenem and carbapenemase inhibitors within six hours. The inhibitory zone diameter of 18 mm for imipenem or meropenem disks without inhibitor could distinguish CRE from CSE isolates. Therefore, this mCDT approach may be a useful tool in clinical laboratories to detect CRE isolates and differentiate KPC and MBL producers, which is beneficial for patient management and hospital infection prevention and control.