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Patra S, Biswas P, Karmakar S, Biswas K. Repression of resistance mechanisms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: implications of the combination of antibiotics and phytoconstituents. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:294. [PMID: 38850339 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-04012-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Antimicrobial resistance is a prevalent problem witnessed globally and creating an alarming situation for the treatment of infections caused by resistant pathogens. Available armaments such as antibiotics often fail to exhibit the intended action against resistant pathogens, leading to failure in the treatments that are causing mortality. New antibiotics or a new treatment approach is necessary to combat this situation. P. aeruginosa is an opportunistic drug resistant pathogen and is the sixth most common cause of nosocomial infections. P. aeruginosa due to its genome organization and other factors are exhibiting resistance against drugs. Bacterial biofilm formation, low permeability of outer membrane, the production of the beta-lactamase, and the production of several efflux systems limits the antibacterial potential of several classes of antibiotics. Combination of phytoconstituents with antibiotics is a promising strategy to combat multidrug resistant P. aeruginosa. Phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, polypeptides, phenolics, and essential oils are well known antibacterial agents. In this review, the activity of combination of the phytoconstituents and antibiotics, and their corresponding mechanism of action was discussed elaborately. The combination of antibiotics and plant-derived compounds exhibited better efficacy compared to antibiotics alone against the antibiotic resistance P. aeruginosa infections.
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- Susmita Patra
- Eminent College of Pharmaceutical Technology, Barbaria, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700126, India
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- Eminent College of Pharmaceutical Technology, Barbaria, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700126, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700032, India
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- Eminent College of Pharmaceutical Technology, Barbaria, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700126, India.
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Mohammed AE, Aldahasi RM, Rahman I, Shami A, Alotaibi M, BinShabaib MS, ALHarthi SS, Aabed K. The antimicrobial activity of tea tree oil ( Melaleuca alternifolia) and its metal nanoparticles in oral bacteria. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17241. [PMID: 38854801 PMCID: PMC11162611 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil (TTO) is an antimicrobial agent, and hence, its use in fabricating nanoparticles (NP) may be useful in providing more efficacious antimicrobial agents. The current research aimed to test the antimicrobial efficacy of TTO and its TTO-Metal-NPs against oral microbes: Porphyromonas gingivalis, Enterococcus faecalis, and Streptococcus mutans. The antimicrobial activity of TTO and zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) nanoparticles (NPs) and the combined effects of antimicrobial agents were investigated using agar well diffusion assays. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) was used to identify the phyto-constituents of TTO. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), dynamic light scatter (DLS), and zeta potential were utilized to analyze the biogenic nanoparticles' morphology, size, and potential. The antimicrobial mode of action was determined by assessing the morphological changes under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The TTO extracts converted Zn and Fe ions to NPs, having an average size of 97.50 (ZnNPs) and 102.4 nm (FeNPs). All tested agents had significant antibacterial efficacy against the tested oral microbes. However, the TTO extract was more efficacious than the NPs. Combination treatment of TTO with antibiotics resulted in partial additive effects against P. gingivalis and partial antagonistic effects against E. faecalis, S. mutans, and common mouthwashes (Oral B and chlorhexidine). TTO and NP-treated bacteria underwent morphological changes on treatment. M. alternifolia phytochemicals could be useful for further research and development of antimicrobial NPs. The current study highlights the variance in activity observed for different types of bacteria and antagonistic effects seen with common mouthwashes, which represent a threat to therapeutic efficacy and heighten the risk of clinical microbial resistance.
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- Afrah E. Mohammed
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Talebi SM, Naser A, Ghorbanpour M. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oils in different populations of Coriandrum sativum L. (coriander) from Iran and Iraq. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:3872-3882. [PMID: 38873442 PMCID: PMC11167142 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is an annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family that is grown worldwide. This aromatic herb has been used for its nutritional value and biological properties. In this study, we compared the essential oil composition and antibacterial activity of coriander seeds from nine Iranian and Iraqi populations for the first time. The seed oils were extracted using a Clevenger-type apparatus, and their chemical composition was determined using GC and GC/MS Agilent apparatuses. The antimicrobial activity of the oils was tested against three infectious bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) using the agar well diffusion method. The experiments were repeated three times, and the results were analyzed using PAST, SAS, and SPSS software. The results showed that oxygenated monoterpenes, especially linalool, were the major compounds in the oils, followed by α-pinene, γ-terpinene, and geranyl acetate. The proportions of these compounds varied among the populations. Trace amounts of other compounds were also detected, some of which were only found in certain populations. The populations were detected as linalool chemotype, and classified into four groups based on their chemical constituents in the UPGMA tree. The PCA-Biplot showed that these groups were characterized by the presence and percentage of specific compounds. The essential oils showed bacterial growth inhibitory properties only at 100% concentration. S. aureus was the most sensitive bacterium to the coriander essential oil, while the essential oils of all populations inhibited the growth of this bacterium. Additionally, the essential oils were more effective than antibiotics against E. coli. These findings contribute to our understanding of coriander seed essential oil by providing data on antibacterial activity and chemical characteristics. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of selecting populations based on their specific essential oil profiles for antibacterial applications.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of ScienceArak UniversityArakIran
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- Department of Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesArak UniversityArakIran
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Tyagi JL, Gupta P, Ghate MM, Kumar D, Poluri KM. Assessing the synergistic potential of bacteriophage endolysins and antimicrobial peptides for eradicating bacterial biofilms. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:272. [PMID: 38772980 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-04003-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Phage-encoded endolysins have emerged as a potential substitute to conventional antibiotics due to their exceptional benefits including host specificity, rapid host killing, least risk of resistance. In addition to their antibacterial potency and biofilm eradication properties, endolysins are reported to exhibit synergism with other antimicrobial agents. In this study, the synergistic potency of endolysins was dissected with antimicrobial peptides to enhance their therapeutic effectiveness. Recombinantly expressed and purified bacteriophage endolysin [T7 endolysin (T7L); and T4 endolysin (T4L)] proteins have been used to evaluate the broad-spectrum antibacterial efficacy using different bacterial strains. Antibacterial/biofilm eradication studies were performed in combination with different antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) such as colistin, nisin, and polymyxin B (PMB) to assess the endolysin's antimicrobial efficacy and their synergy with AMPs. In combination with T7L, polymyxin B and colistin effectively eradicated the biofilm of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and exhibited a synergistic effect. Further, a combination of T4L and nisin displayed a synergistic effect against Staphylococcus aureus biofilms. In summary, the obtained results endorse the theme of combinational therapy consisting of endolysins and AMPs as an effective remedy against the drug-resistant bacterial biofilms that are a serious concern in healthcare settings.
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- Jaya Lakshmi Tyagi
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India
- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248001, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India
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- Centre of Bio-Medical Research, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226014, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India.
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India.
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Gopikrishnan M, Haryini S, C GPD. Emerging strategies and therapeutic innovations for combating drug resistance in Staphylococcus aureus strains: A comprehensive review. J Basic Microbiol 2024; 64:e2300579. [PMID: 38308076 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202300579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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In recent years, antibiotic therapy has encountered significant challenges due to the rapid emergence of multidrug resistance among bacteria responsible for life-threatening illnesses, creating uncertainty about the future management of infectious diseases. The escalation of antimicrobial resistance in the post-COVID era compared to the pre-COVID era has raised global concern. The prevalence of nosocomial-related infections, especially outbreaks of drug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus, have been reported worldwide, with India being a notable hotspot for such occurrences. Various virulence factors and mutations characterize nosocomial infections involving S. aureus. The lack of proper alternative treatments leading to increased drug resistance emphasizes the need to investigate and examine recent research to combat future pandemics. In the current genomics era, the application of advanced technologies such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), machine learning (ML), and quantum computing (QC) for genomic analysis and resistance prediction has significantly increased the pace of diagnosing drug-resistant pathogens and insights into genetic intricacies. Despite prompt diagnosis, the elimination of drug-resistant infections remains unattainable in the absence of effective alternative therapies. Researchers are exploring various alternative therapeutic approaches, including phage therapy, antimicrobial peptides, photodynamic therapy, vaccines, host-directed therapies, and more. The proposed review mainly focuses on the resistance journey of S. aureus over the past decade, detailing its resistance mechanisms, prevalence in the subcontinent, innovations in rapid diagnosis of the drug-resistant strains, including the applicants of NGS and ML application along with QC, it helps to design alternative novel therapeutics approaches against S. aureus infection.
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- Mohanraj Gopikrishnan
- Department of Integrative Biology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Integrative Biology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Ghosh AK, Panda SK, Hu H, Schoofs L, Luyten W. Compounds isolation from Syzygium cumini leaf extract against the Vibrio species in shrimp through bioassay-guided fractionation. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38648539 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2344192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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This study was conducted to isolate and identify the bioactive compounds from the ethanolic extract of Syzygium cumini leaf against Vibrio species through a bioassay-guided fractionation. The ethanol extract was exposed to silica gel chromatography followed by reversed phase HPLC to isolate the most effective fraction against V. parahaemolyticus. Using further UHPLC-orbitrap-ion trap mass spectrometry, five compounds were isolated with broad-spectrum potency against a range of Vibrio species viz. V. parahaemolyticus, V. alginolyticus, V. harveyi, V. vulnificus and V. anguillarum. The IC50 values for the compounds ranged from 8 to 48 µg/mL against the most sensitive species V. vulnificus and 58 to >400 µg/mL against V. alginolyticus. The results of the toxicity tests demonstrated that the compounds were not harmful for shrimp. The study's findings indicate that S. cumini leaf extract may contain bioactive molecules that are able to be substituted for antibiotics to treat vibriosis in shrimp farming.
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- Alokesh Kumar Ghosh
- Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Center of Environment Climate Change and Public Health, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Animal Physiology and Neurobiology Section, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Animal Physiology and Neurobiology Section, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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ElNaggar MH, Abdelmohsen UR, Abdel Bar FM, Kamer AA, Bringmann G, Elekhnawy E. Investigation of bioactive components responsible for the antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of Caroxylon volkensii by LC-QTOF-MS/MS analysis and molecular docking. RSC Adv 2024; 14:11388-11399. [PMID: 38595719 PMCID: PMC11002840 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01646g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Caroxylon volkensii is a wild desert plant of the family Amaranthaceae. This study represents the first report of the metabolomic profiling of C. volkensii by liquid chromatography quadrupole-time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS/MS). The dereplication study of its secondary metabolites led to the characterization of 66 known compounds. These compounds include catecholamines, tyramine derivatives, phenolic acids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, and others. A new tyramine derivative, alongside other known compounds, was reported for the first time in the Amaranthaceae family. The new derivative and the first-reported compounds were putatively identified through MS/MS fragmentation data. Given the notorious taxonomical challenges within the genus Salsola, to which C. volkensii previously belonged, our study could offer a valuable insight into its chemical fingerprint and phylogenetic relationship to different Salsola species. The antibacterial potential of C. volkensii methanolic extract (CVM) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa was screened. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of CVM ranged from 32 to 256 μg mL-1. The anti-quorum sensing potential of CVM resulted in a decrease in the percentage of strong and moderate biofilm-forming isolates from 47.83% to 17.39%. It revealed a concentration-dependent inhibitory activity on violacein formation by Chromobacterium violaceum. Moreover, CVM exhibited an in vivo protective potential against the killing capacity of P. aeruginosa isolates. A molecular docking study revealed that the quorum-sensing inhibitory effect of CVM can be attributed to the binding of tyramine conjugates, ethyl-p-digallate, and isorhamnetin to the transcriptional global activator LasR.
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- Mai H ElNaggar
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University 33516 Kafrelsheikh Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University 61111 New Minia Egypt
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University 61519 Minia Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Al-Kharj 11942 Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University Mansoura 35516 Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University Tanta 31527 Egypt
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Würzburg Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University Tanta 31527 Egypt
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Jan S, Iram S, Bashir O, Shah SN, Kamal MA, Rahman S, Kim J, Jan AT. Unleashed Treasures of Solanaceae: Mechanistic Insights into Phytochemicals with Therapeutic Potential for Combatting Human Diseases. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:724. [PMID: 38475570 DOI: 10.3390/plants13050724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Plants that possess a diverse range of bioactive compounds are essential for maintaining human health and survival. The diversity of bioactive compounds with distinct therapeutic potential contributes to their role in health systems, in addition to their function as a source of nutrients. Studies on the genetic makeup and composition of bioactive compounds have revealed them to be rich in steroidal alkaloids, saponins, terpenes, flavonoids, and phenolics. The Solanaceae family, having a rich abundance of bioactive compounds with varying degrees of pharmacological activities, holds significant promise in the management of different diseases. Investigation into Solanum species has revealed them to exhibit a wide range of pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, nephroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ulcerogenic effects. Phytochemical analysis of isolated compounds such as diosgenin, solamargine, solanine, apigenin, and lupeol has shown them to be cytotoxic in different cancer cell lines, including liver cancer (HepG2, Hep3B, SMMC-772), lung cancer (A549, H441, H520), human breast cancer (HBL-100), and prostate cancer (PC3). Since analysis of their phytochemical constituents has shown them to have a notable effect on several signaling pathways, a great deal of attention has been paid to identifying the biological targets and cellular mechanisms involved therein. Considering the promising aspects of bioactive constituents of different Solanum members, the main emphasis was on finding and reporting notable cultivars, their phytochemical contents, and their pharmacological properties. This review offers mechanistic insights into the bioactive ingredients intended to treat different ailments with the least harmful effects for potential applications in the advancement of medical research.
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- Saima Jan
- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of School Education, Srinagar 190001, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Munshi Singh College, BR Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur 845401, Bihar, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Aggarwal R, Mahajan P, Pandiya S, Bajaj A, Verma SK, Yadav P, Kharat AS, Khan AU, Dua M, Johri AK. Antibiotic resistance: a global crisis, problems and solutions. Crit Rev Microbiol 2024:1-26. [PMID: 38381581 DOI: 10.1080/1040841x.2024.2313024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Healthy state is priority in today's world which can be achieved using effective medicines. But due to overuse and misuse of antibiotics, a menace of resistance has increased in pathogenic microbes. World Health Organization (WHO) has announced ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp.) as the top priority pathogens as these have developed resistance against certain antibiotics. To combat such a global issue, it is utmost important to identify novel therapeutic strategies/agents as an alternate to such antibiotics. To name certain antibiotic adjuvants including: inhibitors of beta-lactamase, efflux pumps and permeabilizers for outer membrane can potentially solve the antibiotic resistance problems. In this regard, inhibitors of lytic domain of lytic transglycosylases provide a novel way to not only act as an alternate to antibiotics but also capable of restoring the efficiency of previously resistant antibiotics. Further, use of bacteriophages is another promising strategy to deal with antibiotic resistant pathogens. Taking in consideration the alternatives of antibiotics, a green synthesis nanoparticle-based therapy exemplifies a good option to combat microbial resistance. As horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in bacteria facilitates the evolution of new resistance strains, therefore identifying the mechanism of resistance and development of inhibitors against it can be a novel approach to combat such problems. In our perspective, host-directed therapy (HDT) represents another promising strategy in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This approach involves targeting specific factors within host cells that pathogens rely on for their survival, either through replication or persistence. As many new drugs are under clinical trials it is advisable that more clinical data and antimicrobial stewardship programs should be conducted to fully assess the clinical efficacy and safety of new therapeutic agents.
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- Rupesh Aggarwal
- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Center for Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research, La Jolla Institute for Immunology, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Bentarhlia N, Kartah BE, Fadil M, El Harkaoui S, Matthäus B, Abboussi O, Abdelmoumen H, Bouhnik O, El Monfalouti H. Exploring the wound-healing and antimicrobial potential of Dittrichia viscosa L lipidic extract: Chemical composition and in vivo evaluation. Fitoterapia 2024; 172:105707. [PMID: 37866421 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Dittrichia viscosa belongs to the Dittrichia genus, it grows abundantly in the east and northeast of Morocco, and traditionally its fresh leaves are crushed and given for topical application after burns, wounds, and infections. In this study, we examine the wound-healing activity of Dittrichia viscosa lipidic extract in vivo, assess its anti-microbial effect, and explore the specific compounds that contribute to these effects. To assess the effectiveness of wound healing, a burn-induced wound model was employed in Wistar rats, and the levels of hydroxyproline as well as histopathological changes in the skin tissues were evaluated. Furthermore, the antimicrobial potential against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and Malassezia furfur was investigated using the agar disc diffusion method. Gas Chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) techniques were employed to analyze the composition of fatty acids, phytosterols, and tocopherols. Topical application of Dittrichia viscosa lipidic fraction ointment exhibited significant improvements in wound contraction, achieving an impressive rate of 82% within 21 days. Additionally, the lipidic extract of Dittrichia viscosa displayed notable efficacy against various microbial strains, including Candida albicans (25.07 ± 0.2), Candida glabrata (24 ± 0.6), and Malassezia furfur (22 ± 0.7). The primary fatty acids identified in the sample were linolenic acid (58.95% ± 0), oleic acid (16.75% ±0.04), and linoleic acid (11.97% ± 0.1). Notably, the sample contained significant amounts of γ-Tocopherols (732.08 ± 21mg/kg), while the sterol fraction primarily consisted of 7-Campesterol (1937 ± 0 mg/kg), 7-β-Sitosterol (1621 ± 0 mg/kg), and Stigmasterol (1439 ± 26 mg/kg). By its richness in active compound content, Dittrichia viscosa effectively accelerates wound healing while safeguarding against microbial infections.
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- Noura Bentarhlia
- Laboratory of Plant Chemistry, Organic and Bioorganic Synthesis, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 4 Avenue Ibn Battouta B.P., RP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Plant Chemistry, Organic and Bioorganic Synthesis, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 4 Avenue Ibn Battouta B.P., RP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez, BP 2626, Fes, 30000, Morocco
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- Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute for Nutrition and Food, Department for Safety and Quality of Cereals, Working Group for Lipid Research, Schützenberg 12, 32756 Detmold, Germany
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- Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute for Nutrition and Food, Department for Safety and Quality of Cereals, Working Group for Lipid Research, Schützenberg 12, 32756 Detmold, Germany
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- Team of Physiology and Physiopathology, Research Center in Genomic of Human Pathologies, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 4 Avenue Ibn Battouta B.P., RP 1014, Morocco
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- Center for Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 4 Avenue Ibn Battouta B.P., RP 1014, Morocco
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- Center for Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 4 Avenue Ibn Battouta B.P., RP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Plant Chemistry, Organic and Bioorganic Synthesis, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 4 Avenue Ibn Battouta B.P., RP 1014, Morocco.
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Rosca I, Turin-Moleavin IA, Sarghi A, Lungoci AL, Varganici CD, Petrovici AR, Fifere A, Pinteala M. Dextran coated iron oxide nanoparticles loaded with protocatechuic acid as multifunctional therapeutic agents. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128314. [PMID: 38007008 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Nowadays, there is a growing interest in multifunctional therapeutic agents as valuable tools to improve and expand the applicability field of traditional bioactive compounds. In this context, the synthesis and main characteristics of dextran-coated iron oxide nanoparticles (IONP-Dex) loaded with both an antioxidant, protocatechuic acid (PCA), and an antibiotic, ceftazidime (CAZ) or levofloxacin (LEV) are herein reported for the first time, with emphasis on the potentiation effect of PCA on drugs activity. All nanoparticles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, vibrating sample magnetometry, differential scanning calorimetry and dynamic light scattering. As evidenced by DPPH method, IONP-Dex loaded with PCA and LEV had similar antioxidant activity like those with PCA only, but higher than PCA and CAZ loaded ones. A synergy of action between PCA and each antibiotic co-loaded on IONP-Dex has been highlighted by an enhanced activity against reference bacterial strains, such as S. aureus and E. coli after 40 min of incubation. It was concluded that PCA, which is the main cause of the antioxidative properties of loaded nanoparticles, further improves the antimicrobial activity of IONP-Dex nanoparticles when was co-loaded with CAZ or LEV antibiotics. All constructs also showed a good biocompatibility with normal human dermal fibroblasts.
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- Irina Rosca
- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 700487 Iasi, Romania.
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 700487 Iasi, Romania.
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 700487 Iasi, Romania.
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 700487 Iasi, Romania.
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 700487 Iasi, Romania.
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 700487 Iasi, Romania.
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 700487 Iasi, Romania.
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 700487 Iasi, Romania.
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Stachurska X, Mizielińska M, Ordon M, Nawrotek P. The use of plant extracts and bacteriophages as an alternative therapy approach in combatting bacterial infections: the study of lytic phages and Stevia rebaudiana. J Vet Res 2023; 67:545-557. [PMID: 38130461 PMCID: PMC10730388 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2023-0059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Introduction In the light of the problem of antibiotic resistance, the use of combined alternative therapies in combatting bacteria-related disorders has gained popularity. Bacteriophages are one element implemented in new combination therapy. Stevia rebaudiana is known to have antimicrobial activity and regarded as potentially having a synergistic effect with bacteriophages. Therefore, possible interactions of lytic bacteriophages (MS2, T4 and Phi6) with acetone and methanol S. rebaudiana extracts (SRa and SRm) in the bacterial environment were examined. Material and Methods The interactions were tested using a microdilution method, phage-extract co-incubation assay, static interaction (synography) and dynamic growth profile experiments in a bioreactor. Results The interactions of the tested factors in a static environment differed from those in a dynamic environment. Dynamic conditions altered the effect of the extracts in a concentration-dependent manner. How different the effect of the SRa extract was to that of the SRm extract on bacterial growth in a dynamic environment depended on the species of the phage and bacterial host. The greatest differences were observed for E. coli strains and their phages, whereas Pseudomonas syringae and the Phi6 phage reacted very similarly to both extracts. Differences also emerged for the same extract in different E. coli strains and their phages. Conclusion Every extract type should be tested on a case-by-case basis and experiment outcomes should not be generalised before gathering data. Moreover, many varied experiments should be performed, especially when examining such multifactorial mixtures. The tested mixtures could potentially be used in multidrug-resistant bacterial infection treatments.
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- Xymena Stachurska
- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Animal Husbandry, Szczecin, Poland
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- Center of Bioimmobilisation and Innovative Packaging Materials, Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, 70-311Szczecin, Poland
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- Center of Bioimmobilisation and Innovative Packaging Materials, Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, 70-311Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Animal Husbandry, Szczecin, Poland
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Santana JEG, Oliveira-Tintino CDDM, Gonçalves Alencar G, Siqueira GM, Sampaio Alves D, Moura TF, Tintino SR, de Menezes IRA, Rodrigues JPV, Gonçalves VBP, Nicolete R, Emran TB, Gonçalves Lima CM, Ahmad SF, Coutinho HDM, da Silva TG. Comparative Antibacterial and Efflux Pump Inhibitory Activity of Isolated Nerolidol, Farnesol, and α-Bisabolol Sesquiterpenes and Their Liposomal Nanoformulations. Molecules 2023; 28:7649. [PMID: 38005371 PMCID: PMC10675182 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The efflux systems are considered important mechanisms of bacterial resistance due to their ability to extrude various antibiotics. Several naturally occurring compounds, such as sesquiterpenes, have demonstrated antibacterial activity and the ability to inhibit efflux pumps in resistant strains. Therefore, the objective of this research was to analyze the antibacterial and inhibitory activity of the efflux systems NorA, Tet(K), MsrA, and MepA by sesquiterpenes nerolidol, farnesol, and α-bisabolol, used either individually or in liposomal nanoformulation, against multi-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains. The methodology consisted of in vitro testing of the ability of sesquiterpenes to reduce the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and enhance the action of antibiotics and ethidium bromide (EtBr) in broth microdilution assays. The following strains were used: S. aureus 1199B carrying the NorA efflux pump, resistant to norfloxacin; IS-58 strain carrying Tet(K), resistant to tetracyclines; RN4220 carrying MsrA, conferring resistance to erythromycin. For the EtBr fluorescence measurement test, K2068 carrying MepA was used. It was observed the individual sesquiterpenes exhibited better antibacterial activity as well as efflux pump inhibition. Farnesol showed the lowest MIC of 16.5 µg/mL against the S. aureus RN4220 strain. Isolated nerolidol stood out for reducing the MIC of EtBr to 5 µg/mL in the 1199B strain, yielding better results than the positive control CCCP, indicating strong evidence of NorA inhibition. The liposome formulations did not show promising results, except for liposome/farnesol, which reduced the MIC of EtBr against 1199B and RN4220. Further research is needed to evaluate the mechanisms of action involved in the inhibition of resistance mechanisms by the tested compounds.
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- Departament of Biological Chemistry, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (D.S.A.); (T.F.M.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Departament of Biological Chemistry, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (D.S.A.); (T.F.M.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Departament of Biological Chemistry, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (D.S.A.); (T.F.M.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Departament of Biological Chemistry, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (D.S.A.); (T.F.M.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Departament of Biological Chemistry, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (D.S.A.); (T.F.M.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Departament of Biological Chemistry, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (D.S.A.); (T.F.M.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Departament of Biological Chemistry, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (D.S.A.); (T.F.M.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz Ceará), Eusebio 61773-270, Brazil; (J.P.V.R.); (V.B.P.G.); (R.N.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA;
- Legorreta Cancer Center, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Departament of Biological Chemistry, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (D.S.A.); (T.F.M.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Departamento de Antibióticos, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife 50670-901, Brazil; (J.E.G.S.); (T.G.d.S.)
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Sousa M, Afonso AC, Saavedra MJ, Simões LC, Simões M. Hydrocinnamic acid and perillyl alcohol are effective against Escherichia coli biofilms when used alone and combined with antibiotics. J Appl Microbiol 2023; 134:lxad234. [PMID: 37827567 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxad234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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AIMS The use of phytochemicals to improve the effectiveness of antibiotics is a promising strategy for the development of novel antimicrobials. In this study, the antibiofilm activity of perillyl alcohol and hydrocinnamic acid, both phytochemicals present in several plants, and two antibiotics from different classes (amoxicillin and chloramphenicol) was tested, alone and in combination, against Escherichia coli. METHODS AND RESULTS Each molecule was tested at the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), 5 × MIC, and 10 × MIC, and characterized concerning biomass removal, metabolic inactivation, and cellular culturability. The highest percentages of metabolic inactivation (88.5% for 10 × MIC) and biomass reduction (61.7% for 10 × MIC) were obtained with amoxicillin. Interestingly, for 5 × MIC and 10 × MIC, phytochemicals provided a total reduction of colony-forming units (CFUs). Dual and triple combinations of phytochemicals and antibiotics (at MIC and 5 × MIC) demonstrated high efficacy in metabolic inactivation, moderate efficacy in terms of biomass reduction, and total reduction of cellular culturability for 5 × MIC. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrated the antibiofilm potential of phytochemicals, highlighting the advantage of phytochemical/antibiotic combinations for biofilm control.
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- Mariana Sousa
- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- CITAB-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- CEB, LABBELS-Centre of Biological Engineering, Associate Laboratory on Biotechnology and Bioengineering, and Electromechanical Systems, School of Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- CITAB-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- CEB, LABBELS-Centre of Biological Engineering, Associate Laboratory on Biotechnology and Bioengineering, and Electromechanical Systems, School of Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Babu V, Ahamed JI, Paul A, Ali S, Rather IA, Sabir JSM. Assessing Spectral Analysis of Phytoconstituents and Their In Silico Interactions with Target Proteins in Plant Seed Extracts. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3352. [PMID: 37836092 PMCID: PMC10574034 DOI: 10.3390/plants12193352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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The pharmacological and preventive attributes of extracts from vegetable seeds have garnered widespread recognition within the scientific community. This study systematically assessed the in vitro antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-breast cancer properties of phytochemicals present in various solvent-based vegetable seed extracts. We also conducted molecular docking simulations to ascertain their interactions with specific target proteins. Besides, nine distinct chemical constituents were identified using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS). Remarkably, the ethyl acetate extract exhibited robust inhibitory effects against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. Furthermore, its capacity for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging was found to be noteworthy, with an IC50 value of 550.82 ± 1.7 µg/mL, representing a scavenging efficiency of 64.1 ± 2.8%. Additionally, the ethyl acetate extract demonstrated significant hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) scavenging activity, with a maximal scavenging rate of 44.1 ± 1.70% (IC50) at a concentration of 761.17 ± 1.8 µg/mL. Intriguingly, in vitro cytotoxicity assays against human breast cancer (MCF-7) cells revealed varying levels of cell viability at different extract concentrations, suggesting potential anticancer properties. Importantly, these ethyl acetate extracts did not display toxicity to L929 cells across the concentration range tested. Subsequently, we conducted in-silico molecular docking experiments utilizing Discovery Studio 4.0 against the c-Met kinase protein (hepatocyte growth factor; PDB ID: 1N0W). Among the various compounds assessed, 3,4-Dihydroxy-1,6-bis-(3-methoxy-phenyl)-hexa-2,4-diene-1,6-dione exhibited a notable binding energy of -9.1 kcal/mol, warranting further investigation into its potential anticancer properties, clinical applications, and broader pharmacological characteristics.
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- Venkatadri Babu
- Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College (Autonomous), Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai 600034, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Loyola College (Autonomous), Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai 600034, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College (Autonomous), Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai 600034, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si 385541, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Excellence in Bionanoscience Research, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Oppedisano F, De Fazio R, Gugliandolo E, Crupi R, Palma E, Abbas Raza SH, Tilocca B, Merola C, Piras C, Britti D. Mediterranean Plants with Antimicrobial Activity against Staphylococcus aureus, a Meta-Analysis for Green Veterinary Pharmacology Applications. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2264. [PMID: 37764109 PMCID: PMC10534841 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11092264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a global health crisis, necessitating the search for innovative strategies to combat infectious diseases. The unique biodiversity of Italian flora offers a treasure trove of plant species and their associated phytochemicals, which hold immense potential as a solution to address AMR. By investigating the antimicrobial properties of Italian flora and their phytochemical constituents, this study aims to shed light on the potential of phyto-complexes as a valuable resource for developing novel or supportive antimicrobial agents useful for animal production.
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- Francesca Oppedisano
- Institute of Research for Food Safety & Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, “Magna Græcia University” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “Salvatore Venuta” Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (F.O.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, “Magna Græcia University” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “Salvatore Venuta” Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.D.F.); (B.T.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy; (E.G.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy; (E.G.); (R.C.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety & Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, “Magna Græcia University” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “Salvatore Venuta” Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (F.O.); (E.P.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Nation-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Machining and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China;
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- Department of Health Sciences, “Magna Græcia University” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “Salvatore Venuta” Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.D.F.); (B.T.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Via Balzarini 1, 64100 Teramo, Italy;
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- Department of Health Sciences, “Magna Græcia University” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “Salvatore Venuta” Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.D.F.); (B.T.); (D.B.)
- CISVetSUA, University of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “Salvatore Venuta” Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, “Magna Græcia University” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “Salvatore Venuta” Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.D.F.); (B.T.); (D.B.)
- CISVetSUA, University of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “Salvatore Venuta” Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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Kaur Sandhu S, Raut J, Kumar S, Singh M, Ahmed B, Singh J, Rana V, Rishi P, Ganesh N, Dua K, Pal Kaur I. Nanocurcumin and viable Lactobacillus plantarum based sponge dressing for skin wound healing. Int J Pharm 2023; 643:123187. [PMID: 37394156 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Curcumin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (CSLNs) and probiotic (Lactobacillus plantarum UBLP-40; L. plantarum) were currently co-incorporated into a wound dressing. The combination with manifold anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, analgesic, and antioxidant properties of both curcumin and L. plantarum will better manage complex healing process. Recent reports indicate that polyphenolics like curcumin improve probiotic effects. Curcumin was nanoencapsulated (CSLNs) to improve its bioprofile and achieve controlled release on the wound bed. Bacteriotherapy (probiotic) is established to promote wound healing via antimicrobial activity, inhibition of pathogenic toxins, immunomodulation, and anti-inflammatory actions. Combination of CSLNs with probiotic enhanced (560%) its antimicrobial effects against planktonic cells and biofilms of skin pathogen, Staphylococcus aureus 9144. The sterile dressing was devised with selected polymers, and optimized for polymer concentration, and dressing characteristics using a central composite design. It exhibited a swelling ratio of 412 ± 36%, in vitro degradation time of 3 h, optimal water vapor transmission rate of 1516.81 ± 155.25 g/m2/day, high tensile strength, low-blood clotting index, case II transport, and controlled release of curcumin. XRD indicated strong interaction between employed polymers. FESEM revealed a porous sponge like meshwork embedded with L. plantarum and CSLNs. It degraded and released L. plantarum, which germinated in the wound bed. The sponge was stable under refrigerated conditions for up to six months. No translocation of probiotic from wound to the internal organs confirmed safety. The dressing exhibited faster wound closure and lowered bioburden in the wound area in mice. This was coupled with a decrease in TNF-α, MMP-9, and LPO levels; and an increase in VEGF, TGF-β, and antioxidant enzymes such as catalase and GSH, establishing multiple healing pathways. Results were compared with CSLNs and probiotic-alone dressings. The dressing was as effective as the silver nanoparticle-based marketed hydrogel dressing; however, the cost and risk of developing resistance would be much lower currently.
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- Simarjot Kaur Sandhu
- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ 08844, USA
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Bhopal 462001, India
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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Piasecki B, Biernasiuk A, Ludwiczuk A. Anti-Coccal Activity and Composition of the Essential Oils and Methanolic Extracts Obtained from Brewing Quality Humulus lupulus L. Hop Pellets. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1098. [PMID: 37631012 PMCID: PMC10459968 DOI: 10.3390/ph16081098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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This study examined the chemical composition and anti-coccal properties of essential oils and methanolic extracts of six different Humulus lupulus L. varieties from Poland: Iunga, Marynka, Sybilla, Magnum, Tradition and Chinook. The activity of an α-acid-enriched fraction of methanolic extracts was also studied. The chemical composition of essential oils and extracts was determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS) techniques. The compounds characteristic to H. lupulus extracts include xanthohumol, α-acids, β-acids, and prenylated flavonoids. Essential oil compositions showed a high prevalence of monoterpene hydrocarbon, myrcene and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, α-humulene and β-caryophyllene. The antimicrobial activity was investigated against eight human cocci pathogenic strains: Staphylococcus aureus MRSA (ATCC 43300), S. aureus MRSA (29213), S. aureus MSSA (ATCC 29213), S. epidermidis (ATCC 12228), Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212), E. faecalis VRE (ATCC 51299), E. faecium (ATCC 19434) and Micrococcus luteus (ATCC 10240). The lowest minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) were obtained for extracts and essential oils from Iunga hop samples. Extracts were significantly more active than essential oils. The most susceptible strain to both essential oils and extracts was M. luteus, whilst the least susceptible was E. faecium. The antimicrobial activity correlated with a high concentration of xanthohumol of active extracts rather than with the content of α-acids. Xanthohumol showed considerable activity against MRSA with an MIC value of 3.9 µg/mL. The activity of the α-acid-enriched fraction was mediocre compared to the results of all extracts.
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- Bartłomiej Piasecki
- Department of Pharmacognosy with the Medicinal Plant Garden, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodźki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodźki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with the Medicinal Plant Garden, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodźki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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Rivas-Gastelum MF, Garcia-Amezquita LE, Garcia-Varela R, Sánchez-López AL. Manilkara zapota "chicozapote" as a fruit source of health-beneficial bioactive compounds and its effects on chronic degenerative and infectious diseases, a review. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1194283. [PMID: 37469550 PMCID: PMC10352834 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1194283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Manilkara zapota "chicozapote" is an autochthonous evergreen tree from the Southern regions of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. Currently, it is widely distributed and extensively grown in Mexico and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, different structures of the plant have been used for medical purposes; seeds have diuretic and purgative properties, aiding in digestive complications and eliminating bladder and kidney stones. Tree bark has antidiarrheal, antipyretic, antibiotic, and astringent properties. Fruits and leaves have been used to treat cold, cough, diarrhea, indigestion, fever, hemorrhages, wounds, and ulcers. Chicozapote fruit is yellow and brown, with an oval shape and rough peel, it is an excellent source of nutrients, such as sugars, proteins, amino acids, and minerals, and is rich in phytochemical components, such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, and tannins. These bioactive compounds exert several biological activities, i.e., as an antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and anti-arthritic agents, to name a few. These beneficial properties assist in preventing chronic and degenerative diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, neurological, infectious, and cardiovascular diseases. The use of chicozapote is still limited to its fresh form, and its non-edible structures produce a lot of waste. Therefore, an alternative valorizing and preserving strategy is to use the fruit as a raw source to design functional foods and pharmacological products. Here, the nutritional and phytochemical profiles and the current view regarding methodologies and conditions, for the extraction and characterization of its bioactive compounds, are described, and focus is placed on their multiple biological effects and specific functional mechanisms.
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Barik K, Arya PK, Singh AK, Kumar A. Identification of phytochemical inhibitors targeting phosphate acetyltransferase of Mycoplasma genitalium: insights from virtual screening and molecular dynamics studies. Mol Divers 2023:10.1007/s11030-023-10681-z. [PMID: 37353666 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-023-10681-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Mycoplasma genitalium (M. genitalium) has evolved as a superbug, and the developing antimicrobial resistance with just a few treatment options available is an imminent concern. Due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance, a new antibiotic class or medications are required to combat this pathogen. The phosphate acetyltransferase (PTA) enzyme can be a suitable drug target which is essential for M. genitalium survival and involves in acetate metabolism. To efficiently find potent inhibitors, structure-based drug design approaches targeting the PTA of M. genitalium have been established. In this study, the three most potent phytochemical inhibitors were predicted from virtual screening and these are sitostanyl ferulate, beta-sitosterol-beta-D-glucoside, and brassinolide, with binding energies of - 9.66, - 9.60, and - 9.48 kcal/mol, respectively. The active site residues Thr-125, Arg-300, Ser-299, Tyr-272, and Lys-273 appear to be critical in binding the three predicted potent inhibitors. The results of the molecular dynamics study indicate that the three predicted phytochemical inhibitors have formed stable bonds with PTA. Molecular Mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann Surface Area (MM-PBSA) was utilized for the estimation of binding free energy of PTA-phytochemical complexes. Taken together, the findings of our computational work might aid in the development of possible potential drugs to treat and ameliorate the severity of M. genitalium infection.
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- Krishnendu Barik
- Department of Bioinformatics, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, 824236, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, 824236, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, 824236, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, 824236, India.
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Aamir Bhat M, Kumar Mishra A, Azhar Kamal M, Rahman S, Tasleem Jan A. Elaeagnus umbellata: A miraculous shrub with potent health-promoting benefits from Northwest Himalaya. Saudi J Biol Sci 2023; 30:103662. [PMID: 37213692 PMCID: PMC10196990 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Medicinal plants encompassing a series of bioactive compounds have gained significant importance for use in the treatment of different diseases. Of them, Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb. (Deciduous shrub found in dappled shade, and sunny hedge) exhibits high medicinal value, with a widespread distribution across the Pir Panjal region of the Himalayas. Fruits serve as an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and other essential compounds that exhibits hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, and nephroprotective effects. The phytochemical fingerprint of berries revealed them to have a high content of polyphenols (with major proportion of anthocyanins), followed by monoterpenes and vitamin C. Extract of fruits help in regulating the digestion and absorption of glucose and reduces inflammation and oxidative stress. The phytosterols upholding anticoagulant activity serve the purpose of causing decrease in angina and the blood cholesterol levels. Phytochemicals such as eugenol, palmitic acid, and methyl palmitate exhibit potent antibacterial activity against broad range of disease-causing agents. Additionally, a high percentage of essential oils attribute it with the property of being effective against heart ailments. The present study highlights the importance of E. umbellata in traditional medicinal practices, and summarizes the knowledge of its bioactive constituents and a snapshot vision of remarkable biological activities like antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant, etc towards understanding its role in the development of efficient drug regimens for use in the treatment of different diseases. It also underlines the need to explore the plant on nutritional aspects to strengthen the existing knowledge pertaining to health promoting potential of E. umbellata.
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- Mujtaba Aamir Bhat
- Gene Expression Lab, Department of Botany, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Munshi Singh College, BR Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur 845401, Bihar, India
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- Gene Expression Lab, Department of Botany, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, India
- Corresponding author at: Gene Expression Lab, Department of Botany, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, India.
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Noman ZA, Anika TT, Sachi S, Ferdous J, Sarker YA, Sabur MA, Rahman MT, Sikder MH. Evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of garlic ( Allium sativum) and ginger ( Zingiber officinale) crude extract against multidrug-resistant (MDR) poultry pathogen. J Adv Vet Anim Res 2023; 10:151-156. [PMID: 37534079 PMCID: PMC10390675 DOI: 10.5455/javar.2023.j664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Objective The study is aimed to understand the antibacterial sensitivity of native and Indian varieties of garlic (Allium sativum) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) crude extracts against multidrug-resistant (MDR) poultry pathogen (Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp.). Materials and Methods Thin layer chromatography (TLC) is used to identify the target spices' bioactive antibacterial compounds. MDR E. coli and Salmonella sp. were isolated from poultry. The TLC-Bioautography technique was applied to explore the antibacterial potentiality of garlic and ginger. Results Inhibitory activities of garlic were Zone of inhibition (ZI) = 14.03 ± 0.15 mm and 19.70 ± 0.36 mm, Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC): 0.625 and 0.325 mg/ml, and ginger were ZI = 14.63 ± 0.30 mm and 11.56 ± 0.51mm, MIC: 9.0 mg/ml against E. coli and Salmonella sp., respectively. Two bands of garlic (Rf value = 0.31 and 0.50) and one band of ginger (Rf value = 0.71) showed inhibitory potential in TLC-Bioautography against both MDR isolates. Conclusion Garlic and ginger were effective against MDR E. coli and Salmonella sp. These spices could be a suitable alternative during the antibiotic void.
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- Zakaria Al Noman
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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Mushtaq W, Ishtiaq M, Maqbool M, Mazhar MW, Casini R, Abd-ElGawad AM, Elansary HO. Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Viscum album Extracts: Unveiling Bioactive Compounds, Antibacterial Potential, and Antioxidant Activities. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12112130. [PMID: 37299109 DOI: 10.3390/plants12112130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The current study explored the antioxidant and antibacterial capabilities of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) synthetized using methanolic leaf extracts of the medicinal herb Viscum album. Through TEM investigation and UV-Vis analysis, which peaked at 406 nm, the synthesis of ZnONPs was verified. TEM analyses showed that the synthesized ZnONPs had a size distribution with an average of 13.5 nm and a quasi-spherical shape. Forty-four phytoconstituents were found in the methanolic leaf extracts of V. album. Additionally, a comparison of the antibacterial effectiveness and antioxidant capacity of aqueous and methanolic extracts of wild-grown V. album phytomedicine and green-manufactured ZnONPs was conducted. The green-generated ZnONPs were examined against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and shown to have superior antibacterial activity by 22%, 66%, and 44%, respectively, as compared to wild herbal medicinal extracts. Since the ZnONPs' aqueous extracts had higher concentrations of DNA gyrase-B inhibitory components, they were shown to be more effective in limiting bacterial growth. In contrast to the percentages of 49% and 57% for a wild plant extract, the aqueous- and methanolic-extract-mediated green ZnONPs, with a 100 g/mL concentration, showed 94% and 98% scavenging capacity for DPPH free radicals, respectively. However, methanolic extracts were more effective than aqueous extracts in terms of the antioxidant analyses. This study establishes that greenly produced ZnONPs have the potential to be used in nanomedicine to treat bacteria that are resistant to a variety of drugs, as well as those with reactive oxygen species toxicity.
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- Waheeda Mushtaq
- Department of Botany, Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur 10250, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur 10250, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur 10250, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur 10250, Pakistan
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- School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, 2121 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
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- Department of Plant Production, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Production, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Almuzaini AM. Phytochemicals: potential alternative strategy to fight Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1188752. [PMID: 37261108 PMCID: PMC10228746 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1188752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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The rise of multidrug resistant (MDR) microorganisms is a great hazard worldwide and has made it difficult to treat many infectious diseases adequately. One of the most prevalent causes of outbreaks of foodborne illness worldwide is Salmonella. The ability of this and other harmful bacteria to withstand antibiotics has recently proven crucial to their effective control. Since the beginning of time, herbal medicines and phytochemicals have been employed for their potent antibacterial action and there is a growing trend toward the production of plant based natural products for the prevention and treatment of pathogenic infections. Numerous phytochemicals have been proven effective against the molecular determinants responsible for attaining drug resistance in pathogens like efflux pumps, membrane proteins, bacterial cell communications and biofilms. The medicinal plants having antibacterial activity and antibiotics combination with phytochemicals have shown synergetic activity against Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. The inhibitory effects of tannins on rumen proteolytic bacteria can be exploited in ruminant nutrition. Improved control of the rumen ecology and practical use of this feed additive technology in livestock production will be made possible by a better knowledge of the modulatory effects of phytochemicals on the rumen microbial populations in combination with fermentation. This review focuses on the development of antibacterial resistance in Salmonella, the mechanism of action of phytochemicals and the use of phytochemicals against S. enterica serovar Typhimurium. The advances and potential future applications of phytochemicals in the fight against resistant are also discussed.
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Phytochemical-Based Nanomaterials against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: An Updated Review. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15061392. [PMID: 36987172 PMCID: PMC10058650 DOI: 10.3390/polym15061392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) is a growing global health threat, leading to the search for alternative strategies to combat bacterial infections. Phytochemicals, which are naturally occurring compounds found in plants, have shown potential as antimicrobial agents; however, therapy with these agents has certain limitations. The use of nanotechnology combined with antibacterial phytochemicals could help achieve greater antibacterial capacity against ARB by providing improved mechanical, physicochemical, biopharmaceutical, bioavailability, morphological or release properties. This review aims to provide an updated overview of the current state of research on the use of phytochemical-based nanomaterials for the treatment against ARB, with a special focus on polymeric nanofibers and nanoparticles. The review discusses the various types of phytochemicals that have been incorporated into different nanomaterials, the methods used to synthesize these materials, and the results of studies evaluating their antimicrobial activity. The challenges and limitations of using phytochemical-based nanomaterials, as well as future directions for research in this field, are also considered here. Overall, this review highlights the potential of phytochemical-based nanomaterials as a promising strategy for the treatment against ARB, but also stresses the need for further studies to fully understand their mechanisms of action and optimize their use in clinical settings.
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Lungoci C, Rîmbu CM, Motrescu I, Serbezeanu D, Horhogea CE, Vlad-Bubulac T, Ghițău CS, Puiu I, Neculai-Văleanu AS, Robu T. Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Pullulan Scaffolds Loaded with Nepeta racemosa Lam. Essential Oil and Perspectives for Possible Applications. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:898. [PMID: 36840247 PMCID: PMC9963579 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Essential oil of Nepeta racemosa Lam. was extracted and characterized to determine its antimicrobial activity and potential use in applications. The essential oil was loaded on polyvinyl alcohol-pullulan films and gels and characterized by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and UV-Vis spectroscopy before having its antimicrobial capacities assessed. The essential oil extracted from Nepeta racemosa Lam. was characterized using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectroscopy, which indicated that the most abundant component was nepetalic acid (55.5%), followed by eucalyptol (10.7%) and other compounds with concentrations of about 5% or less. The essential oil, as well as the loaded films and gels, exhibited good antibacterial activity on both gram-positive and gram-negative strains, with growth inhibition zones larger in some cases than for gentamicin, indicating excellent premises for using these essential-oil-loaded materials for applications in the food industry or biomedicine.
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- Constantin Lungoci
- Department of Plant Science, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Public Health, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 8 Sadoveanu Alley, 707027 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Exact Sciences, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania
- Research Institute for Agriculture and Environment, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 9 Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Polycondensation and Thermally Stable Polymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Public Health, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 8 Sadoveanu Alley, 707027 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Polycondensation and Thermally Stable Polymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Plant Science, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Plant Science, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Plant Science, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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Qassadi FI, Zhu Z, Monaghan TM. Plant-Derived Products with Therapeutic Potential against Gastrointestinal Bacteria. Pathogens 2023; 12:pathogens12020333. [PMID: 36839605 PMCID: PMC9967904 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12020333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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The rising burden of antimicrobial resistance and increasing infectious disease outbreaks, including the recent COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a growing demand for the development of natural products as a valuable source of leading medicinal compounds. There is a wide variety of active constituents found in plants, making them an excellent source of antimicrobial agents with therapeutic potential as alternatives or potentiators of antibiotics. The structural diversity of phytochemicals enables them to act through a variety of mechanisms, targeting multiple biochemical pathways, in contrast to traditional antimicrobials. Moreover, the bioactivity of the herbal extracts can be explained by various metabolites working in synergism, where hundreds to thousands of metabolites make up the extract. Although a vast amount of literature is available regarding the use of these herbal extracts against bacterial and viral infections, critical assessments of their quality are lacking. This review aims to explore the efficacy and antimicrobial effects of herbal extracts against clinically relevant gastrointestinal infections including pathogenic Escherichia coli, toxigenic Clostridioides difficile, Campylobacter and Salmonella species. The review will discuss research gaps and propose future approaches to the translational development of plant-derived products for drug discovery purposes for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal infectious diseases.
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- Fatimah I. Qassadi
- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
- Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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Anti-Struvite, Antimicrobial, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts of Saussurea costus (Falc) Lipsch Asteraceae. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28020667. [PMID: 36677724 PMCID: PMC9866937 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Saussurea costus (Falc) Lipsch is a traditional herb used to treat kidney stone problems because it contains several molecules used to treat this health problem, such as quercitrin. Infectious stones are the most painful of all urinary tract disorders, with ammonium phosphate (struvite) and carbapatite stones being the most common, caused by a bacterial infection with urease activity. These stones are treated with antibiotics, but antibiotic resistance is on the rise. The current study investigated the anti-urolithic activities of S. costus aqueous and ethanolic extracts of against struvite crystals synthesized using microscopic crystallization and turbidimetric methods, respectively. The utilized methods indicated that the ethanolic extract of this plant has a significant inhibitory effect on struvite crystallization, with a percentage inhibition of (87.45 ± 1.107) (p < 0.001) for a concentration of 1 mg mL−1 and a decrease in the number of struvite crystals, reaching values less than 100/mm3. For the number of struvite crystals inhibited by cystone, we found a value of 400/mm3 and with the aqueous extract we found 700/mm3. The antibacterial activity of the plant extracts studied was examined against several urease-producing bacteria, and this activity was evaluated by qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods; the highest minimum inhibitory concentration was seen in the ethanolic extract, with an MIC of 50 mg mL−1 for Staphylococcus aureus followed by an MIC of 200 mg mL−1 for Klebsiella pneumoniae. It showed a minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) against S. aureus and K. pneumoniae (>50 mg mL−1 and >200 mg mL−1, respectively). Furthermore, to determine the extract’s anti-inflammatory activity, in vivo anti-inflammatory activity was investigated in rats. The results show that at a dose of 400 mg kg−1, the ethanolic extract has a maximum edema inhibition of 66%.
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Anjukam E, Ramesh M, Rajalakshmi A, Kavitha K, Prakash M, Suresh G, Puvanakrishnan R, Ramesh B. Molecular characterization of potent antibacterial compound 4-(3-methylazetidin-1-yl)pentan-2-ol from Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Imran K, Lateef SS. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Metabolite Profiling of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck Juice Extract Evaluated for its Antimicrobial Activity Against Streptococcus mutans. Cureus 2023; 15:e33585. [PMID: 36779149 PMCID: PMC9909753 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Purpose The present study aimed to determine the antimicrobial nature of Citrus limon juice extract against Streptococcus mutans and to identify its metabolic profile by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique. Materials and methods The cariogenic bacteria S. mutans were procured from Microbial Type Culture Collection and Gene Bank (MTCC), Chandigarh, India, and revived on brain heart infusion (BHI) agar. The C. limon (L.) Osbeck fruits were authenticated from the University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Bengaluru, India. The antibacterial property of lyophilized lemon juice extract (LJE) dissolved in methanol was evaluated against S. mutans (MTCC 497) by the agar well diffusion assay. GC-MS technique was employed to identify the volatile metabolite profile of the methanolic LJE sample. The metabolite masses of the respective compounds were identified using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) library. Results The methanolic LJE sample concentration from 5 to 25 mg/ml did not demonstrate antimicrobial activity, while 30 to 100 mg/ml displayed antibacterial activity against S. mutans. Chlorohexidine (100 µg/ml) was used as the positive control, while methanol was used as the negative control. Significant antimicrobial metabolites were detected in the methanolic LJE sample by GC-MS analysis. Maleic anhydride, succinic anhydride, 6-Oxa-bicyclo[3.1.0] hexan-3-one, and 3-methyl-2,5-Furandione were the key metabolites identified in the methanolic LJE sample. Conclusion The present study reports that C. limon is a potential candidate for the pharmaceutical industry as it possesses bioactive compounds demonstrating therapeutic properties. Further investigations are warranted to determine the individual and synergetic effects of identified metabolites in the methanolic LJE sample for its antimicrobial property. Special attention needs to be focussed on translational research for the development of anti-caries products from C. limon.
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Ameen F, Orfali R, Mamidala E, Davella R. In silico toxicity prediction, molecular docking studies and in vitro validation of antibacterial potential of alkaloids from Eclipta alba in designing of novel antimicrobial therapeutic strategies. Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2022:1-15. [PMID: 36578142 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2022.2162264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The rapid emergence of various drug resistance and unfavourable aliphatic medication side effects endangers people's health. Phytocompounds with antibacterial activity and less harmful effects are known to be present in medicinal plants. Alkaloids from Eclipta alba were tested for their in vitro antibacterial capabilities and in silico docking studies against pathogenic bacteria and their target proteins in the current investigation. The alkaloid compounds verazine, ecliptine, 4-hydroxyverazine, 20-Epi-4beta-hydroxyverazine and hydroxyverazine were subjected to molecular docking studies to determine the method of binding as well as potential interactions and the docking score. The in vitro antibacterial activity of verazine alkaloid was assessed against two gram-positive and two gram-negative bacteria. Verazine alkaloid has the best inhibitory ability against DNA gyrase of E. coli (ΔG= -8.44 kcal/mol) and dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) of S. aureus (ΔG= -10.04 kcal/mol), according to docking studies. Verazine shown substantial in vitro antibacterial activity in this investigation against all test bacteria, with MIC and MBC values of 31.25 and 62.50 µg/mL for S. aureus and 15.63 and 31.25 µg/mL for B. cereus, respectively. The results of this work highlighted the value of unique alkaloid compounds from E. alba, which may offer effective antibacterial agents and DNA gyrase, DHFR inhibitors due to their novel structural properties capable of combating antimicrobial resistance. These findings call for more investigation into the compounds' function as antibacterial agents, as well as their unique-binding locations and mechanisms.
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- Fuad Ameen
- Department of Botany & Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Infectious Diseases Research Lab, Kakatiya University, Warangal, India
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- Department of Zoology, Infectious Diseases Research Lab, Kakatiya University, Warangal, India
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Kováč J, Slobodníková L, Trajčíková E, Rendeková K, Mučaji P, Sychrová A, Bittner Fialová S. Therapeutic Potential of Flavonoids and Tannins in Management of Oral Infectious Diseases-A Review. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 28:molecules28010158. [PMID: 36615352 PMCID: PMC9821998 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Medicinal plants are rich sources of valuable molecules with various profitable biological effects, including antimicrobial activity. The advantages of herbal products are their effectiveness, relative safety based on research or extended traditional use, and accessibility without prescription. Extensive and irrational usage of antibiotics since their discovery in 1928 has led to the increasing expiration of their effectiveness due to antibacterial resistance. Now, medical research is facing a big and challenging mission to find effective and safe antimicrobial therapies to replace inactive drugs. Over the years, one of the research fields that remained the most available is the area of natural products: medicinal plants and their metabolites, which could serve as active substances to fight against microbes or be considered as models in drug design. This review presents selected flavonoids (such as apigenin, quercetin, kaempferol, kurarinone, and morin) and tannins (including oligomeric proanthocyanidins, gallotannins, ellagitannins, catechins, and epigallocatechin gallate), but also medicinal plants rich in these compounds as potential therapeutic agents in oral infectious diseases based on traditional usages such as Agrimonia eupatoria L., Hamamelis virginiana L., Matricaria chamomilla L., Vaccinium myrtillus L., Quercus robur L., Rosa gallica L., Rubus idaeus L., or Potentilla erecta (L.). Some of the presented compounds and extracts are already successfully used to maintain oral health, as the main or additive ingredient of toothpastes or mouthwashes. Others are promising for further research or future applications.
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- Ján Kováč
- Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Heydukova 10, 812 50 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Heydukova 10, 812 50 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital in Bratislava, Comenius University in Bratislava, Sasinkova 4, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava, Odbojárov 10, 832 32 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava, Odbojárov 10, 832 32 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava, Odbojárov 10, 832 32 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Natural Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University, Palackého 1946/1, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University in Bratislava, Odbojárov 10, 832 32 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +421-250-117-206
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Aghamohammad S, Rohani M. Antibiotic resistance and the alternatives to conventional antibiotics: The role of probiotics and microbiota in combating antimicrobial resistance. Microbiol Res 2022; 267:127275. [PMID: 36493661 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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From the introduction of the first antibiotic to the present day, the emergence of antibiotic resistance has been a difficult problem for medicine. Regardless of the type of antibiotic resistance, the presence of resistant isolates in clinical and even asymptomatic fecal carriers becomes a difficult public health problem. Therefore, the use of new antimicrobial combination therapies or alternative agents with antimicrobial activity that have the least side effects, including plant-, metal-, and nanoparticle-based agents, could be crucial and useful. Recently, the use of probiotics as a hypothetical candidate to combat infectious disease control and antimicrobial resistance has received notable attention. Considering the alteration of the microbiota in fecal carriers and also in patients with resistant bacterial isolates, the use of probiotics could have an appropriate effect on the balance of the microbial population. In this review, we have attempted to discuss the history of antimicrobial resistance and provide an overview of microbiota change and the use of probiotics as new agents with antimicrobial activity associated with the emergence of resistant isolates.
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- Department of Bacteriology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
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Khursheed A, Rather MA, Jain V, Wani AR, Rasool S, Nazir R, Malik NA, Majid SA. Plant based natural products as potential ecofriendly and safer biopesticides: A comprehensive overview of their advantages over conventional pesticides, limitations and regulatory aspects. Microb Pathog 2022; 173:105854. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Bhalla N, Ingle N, Jayaprakash A, Patel H, Patri SV, Haranath D. Green Approach to Synthesize Nano Zinc Oxide via Moringa oleifera Leaves for Enhanced Anti-oxidant, Anti-acne and Anti-bacterial Properties for Health & Wellness Applications. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Sarwar W, Ali Q, Ahmed S. Microscopic visualization of the antibiofilm potential of essential oils against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Microsc Res Tech 2022; 85:3921-3931. [PMID: 36250506 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Biofilms are known to pose great risks in clinical settings, drinking water systems, and food industries as they show considerable resistance to various environmental stresses. This study investigates the antibiofilm potential of different essential oils against the test organisms Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (ATCC 13883). Moreover, different stages of biofilm formation were also assessed using light microscopic assays. For determining the antibiofilm activity, a total of five essential oils namely cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum), tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), lavender (Lavandula), peppermint (Mentha piperita), and lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) were tested for their ability to inhibit the initial attachment of microbial cells as well as the eradication of mature biofilm using the microtitre plate assay. For both the test strains (S. aureus and K. pneumoniae) the concentration of 30 μl/100 μl of cinnamon oil exhibited the highest antibiofilm activity followed by the activity of peppermint oil at the same concentration. These results were further validated by employing the light microscopy assay for observing the antibiofilm potential of cinnamon and peppermint essential oils.
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- Warda Sarwar
- Department of Microbiology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Yu X, Xu Q, Chen W, Mai Z, Mo L, Su X, Ou J, Lan Y, Zheng H, Xue Y. Rhein inhibits Chlamydia trachomatis infection by regulating pathogen-host cell. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1002029. [PMID: 36238249 PMCID: PMC9552556 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1002029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The global incidence of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection increased rapidly as the primary available treatment of C. trachomatis infection being the use of antibiotics. However, the development of antibiotics resistant stain and other treatment failures are often observed in patients. Consequently, novel therapeutics are urgently required. Rhein is a monomer derivative of anthraquinone compounds with an anti-infection activity. This study investigated the effects of rhein on treating C. trachomatis infection. Rhein showed significant inhibitory effects on the growth of C. trachomatis in multiple serovars of C. trachomatis, including D, E, F and L1, and in various host cells, including HeLa, McCoy and Vero. Rhein could not directly inactivate C. trachomatis but could inhibit the growth of C. trachomatis by regulating pathogen-host cell interactions. Combined with azithromycin, the inhibitory effect of rehin was synergistic both in vitro and in vivo. Together these findings suggest that rhein could be developed for the treatment of C. trachomatis infections.
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- Xueying Yu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China,Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China,Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Heping Zheng
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China,Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control, Guangzhou, China,Yaohua Xue
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Antimicrobial Efficacy of Green Synthesized Nanosilver with Entrapped Cinnamaldehyde against Multi-Drug-Resistant Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli in Galleria mellonella. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091924. [PMID: 36145672 PMCID: PMC9503582 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The global emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) needs no emphasis. In this study, the in vitro stability, safety, and antimicrobial efficacy of nanosilver-entrapped cinnamaldehyde (AgC) against multi-drug-resistant (MDR) strains of enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) were investigated. Further, the in vivo antibacterial efficacy of AgC against MDR-EAEC was also assessed in Galleria mellonella larval model. In brief, UV-Vis and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed effective entrapment of cinnamaldehyde with nanosilver, and the loading efficiency was estimated to be 29.50 ± 0.56%. The AgC was of crystalline form as determined by the X-ray diffractogram with a mono-dispersed spherical morphology of 9.243 ± 1.83 nm in electron microscopy. AgC exhibited a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.008−0.016 mg/mL and a minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of 0.008−0.032 mg/mL against MDR- EAEC strains. Furthermore, AgC was stable (high-end temperatures, proteases, cationic salts, pH, and host sera) and tested safe for sheep erythrocytes as well as secondary cell lines (RAW 264.7 and HEp-2) with no negative effects on the commensal gut lactobacilli. in vitro, time-kill assays revealed that MBC levels of AgC could eliminate MDR-EAEC infection in 120 min. In G. mellonella larvae, AgC (MBC values) increased survival, decreased MDR-EAEC counts (p < 0.001), had an enhanced immunomodulatory effect, and was tested safe to the host. These findings infer that entrapment enhanced the efficacy of cinnamaldehyde and AgNPs, overcoming their limitations when used individually, indicating AgC as a promising alternative antimicrobial candidate. However, further investigation in appropriate animal models is required to declare its application against MDR pathogens.
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Uddin Mahamud AGMS, Nahar S, Ashrafudoulla M, Park SH, Ha SD. Insights into antibiofilm mechanisms of phytochemicals: Prospects in the food industry. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:1736-1763. [PMID: 36066482 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2119201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The recalcitrance of microbial aggregation or biofilm in the food industry underpins the emerging antimicrobial resistance among foodborne pathogens, exacerbating the phenomena of food spoilage, processing and safety management failure, and the prevalence of foodborne illnesses. The challenges of growing tolerance to current chemical and disinfectant-based antibiofilm strategies have driven the urgency in finding a less vulnerable to bacterial resistance, effective alternative antibiofilm agent. To address these issues, various novel strategies are suggested in current days to combat bacterial biofilm. Among the innovative approaches, phytochemicals have already demonstrated their excellent performance in preventing biofilm formation and bactericidal actions against resident bacteria within biofilms. However, the diverse group of phytochemicals and their different modes of action become a barrier to applying them against specific pathogenic biofilm-formers. This phenomenon mandates the need to elucidate the multi-mechanistic actions of phytochemicals to design an effective novel antibiofilm strategy. Therefore, this review critically illustrates the structure - activity relationship, functional sites of actions, and target molecules of diverse phytochemicals regarding multiple major antibiofilm mechanisms and reversal mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance. The implementation of the in-depth knowledge will hopefully aid future studies for developing phytochemical-based next-generation antimicrobials.
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- A G M Sofi Uddin Mahamud
- School of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Dutta R, Bhattacharya E, Pramanik A, Hughes TA, Mandal Biswas S. Potent nutraceuticals having antioxidant, DNA damage protecting potential and anti-cancer properties from the leaves of four Ficus species. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ng IMJ, Shamsi S. Graphene Oxide (GO): A Promising Nanomaterial against Infectious Diseases Caused by Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169096. [PMID: 36012361 PMCID: PMC9408893 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Infectious diseases are major threat due to it being the main cause of enormous morbidity and mortality in the world. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria put an additional burden of infection leading to inferior treatment by the antibiotics of the latest generations. The emergence and spread of MDR bacteria (so-called “superbugs”), due to mutations in the bacteria and overuse of antibiotics, should be considered a serious concern. Recently, the rapid advancement of nanoscience and nanotechnology has produced several antimicrobial nanoparticles. It has been suggested that nanoparticles rely on very different mechanisms of antibacterial activity when compared to antibiotics. Graphene-based nanomaterials are fast emerging as “two-dimensional wonder materials” due to their unique structure and excellent mechanical, optical and electrical properties and have been exploited in electronics and other fields. Emerging trends show that their exceptional properties can be exploited for biomedical applications, especially in drug delivery and tissue engineering. Moreover, graphene derivatives were found to have in vitro antibacterial properties. In the recent years, there have been many studies demonstrating the antibacterial effects of GO on various types of bacteria. In this review article, we will be focusing on the aforementioned studies, focusing on the mechanisms, difference between the studies, limitations and future directions.
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In Vitro Growth-Inhibitory Synergistic Effect of Zinc Pyrithione in Combination with Gentamicin against Bacterial Skin Pathogens of Livestock. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11070960. [PMID: 35884214 PMCID: PMC9311854 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11070960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Bacterial skin diseases of livestock could be a serious global threat, especially in association with overcoming bacterial resistance. Combinatory action of antimicrobial agents proves to be an effective strategy to overcome the problem of increasing antibiotic resistance of microorganisms. In this study, the in vitro combined effect of zinc pyrithione with gentamicin against bacterial skin pathogens of livestock (Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, and Streptococcus dysgalactiae) was evaluated according to the sum of fractional inhibitory concentration indices (FICI) obtained by checkerboard method. The results showed that a combination of zinc pyrithione with gentamicin produced a strong synergistic effect (p < 0.001) against all tested streptococcal strains (with FICI values ranging from 0.20 to 0.42). Compared to that, only three out of eight S. aureus strains were highly susceptible to the combination of antimicrobial agents at single concentration (0.25 µg/mL) of zinc pyrithione with range of FICI 0.35−0.43. These findings suggest that interference between agents tested in this study can be used for the development of future veterinary pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of bacterial skin infections of livestock.
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Does Protocatechuic Acid Affect the Activity of Commonly Used Antibiotics and Antifungals? LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12071010. [PMID: 35888098 PMCID: PMC9316016 DOI: 10.3390/life12071010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of protocatechuic acid (PCA) in enhancing the commonly used drugs used to fight against nosocomial infection. These drugs are represented by routinely used antibiotics, synthetic chemotherapeutic agents with an antimicrobial spectrum, and antifungals. Three concentrations of PCA were added to 12 types of commercial disks used for antibiotic and antifungal susceptibility and tested against bacterial and yeast strains represented by Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans. The results proved that PCA increased up to 50% of the antibacterial activity, especially that of levofloxacin against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. These formulations will lead to new drug design ideas containing a smaller amount of antibiotics with the same effectiveness.
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Suganya T, Packiavathy IASV, Aseervatham GSB, Carmona A, Rashmi V, Mariappan S, Devi NR, Ananth DA. Tackling Multiple-Drug-Resistant Bacteria With Conventional and Complex Phytochemicals. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:883839. [PMID: 35846771 PMCID: PMC9280687 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.883839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Emerging antibiotic resistance in bacteria endorses the failure of existing drugs with chronic illness, complicated treatment, and ever-increasing expenditures. Bacteria acquire the nature to adapt to starving conditions, abiotic stress, antibiotics, and our immune defense mechanism due to its swift evolution. The intense and inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to the development of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains of bacteria. Phytochemicals can be used as an alternative for complementing antibiotics due to their variation in metabolic, genetic, and physiological fronts as well as the rapid evolution of resistant microbes and lack of tactile management. Several phytochemicals from diverse groups, including alkaloids, phenols, coumarins, and terpenes, have effectively proved their inhibitory potential against MDR pathogens through their counter-action towards bacterial membrane proteins, efflux pumps, biofilms, and bacterial cell-to-cell communications, which are important factors in promoting the emergence of drug resistance. Plant extracts consist of a complex assortment of phytochemical elements, against which the development of bacterial resistance is quite deliberate. This review emphasizes the antibiotic resistance mechanisms of bacteria, the reversal mechanism of antibiotic resistance by phytochemicals, the bioactive potential of phytochemicals against MDR, and the scientific evidence on molecular, biochemical, and clinical aspects to treat bacterial pathogenesis in humans. Moreover, clinical efficacy, trial, safety, toxicity, and affordability investigations, current status and developments, related demands, and future prospects are also highlighted.
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- Thangaiyan Suganya
- Department of Microbiology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, India
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- Post Graduate Research Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, India
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- Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Science Center of El Paso, Texas, TX, United States
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- National Repository for Microalgae and Cyanobacteria (NRMC)- Marine, National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria, (Sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, India
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Screening of Natural Molecules as Adjuvants to Topical Antibiotics to Treat Staphylococcus aureus from Diabetic Foot Ulcer Infections. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11050620. [PMID: 35625264 PMCID: PMC9137705 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11050620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common result of a complex secondary complication of diabetes mellitus. More than half of DFUs become infected due to frequent colonization with Staphylococcus aureus. The use of topical antibiotics is proposed, especially in combination with natural adjuvants, to minimize the negative impacts caused by generalized use of systemic antibiotics. In this study, 13 different phytochemicals—namely chalcone, juglone, cinnamic acid, trigonelline, Furvina—and four nitrovinylfuran derivatives—guaiazulene, α-bisabolol, farnesol and nerolidol—were selected to be tested as antibiotic enhancers. After minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentration (MIC and MBC) determination of each molecule against different strains of S. aureus, including clinical isolates from diabetic foot wounds (CECT 976, Xu212, SA 1199B, RN4220, MJMC102, MJMC109, MJMC110 and MJMC111), their potentiation effects on the antibiotics fusidic acid, mupirocin, gentamicin, oxacillin and methicillin were evaluated through the disc diffusion method. Farnesol at sub-MIC was able to restore the activity of methicillin and oxacillin on the MJMC102 and MJMC111 strains, as well as two MRSA clinical isolates, and potentiated the effect of the remaining antibiotics. The results obtained demonstrate the great potential for the topical application of phytochemicals and derivatives as antibiotic resistance modifier agents to combat multidrug resistance in bacterial wound infections.
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Sharma RP, Raut SD, Jadhav VV, Mulani RM, Kadam AS, Mane RS. Assessment of antibacterial and anti-biofilm effects of zinc ferrite nanoparticles against Klebsiella pneumoniae. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2022; 67:747-755. [PMID: 35467317 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-022-00969-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In response to the emergence of drug resistance and limited therapeutic options, researchers are in action to look for more effective and sustainable antimicrobial practices. Over few years, novel nanoparticles are proving to be potent and promising for effectively dealing with ever- evolving microbial pathogens and diseases. In the present investigation, antibacterial and anti-biofilm efficiencies of zinc ferrite nanoparticles (ZnFe2O4 NPs) are explored against opportunistic pathogens Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae). Results of the present study demonstrate that the ZnFe2O4 NPs endow an excellent antibacterial efficiency with a maximum zone of inhibition i.e.16 mm. The reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced bacterial damage is caused by the ZnFe2O4 NPs. Subsequently, intracellular cytoplasmic leakage of sugar and protein confirms their ability to disturb the membrane integrity of bacteria. This study also demonstrates the prominent efficiency of ZnFe2O4 NPs in an anti-biofilm study by inhibiting biofilm formation up to 81.76% and reducing mature biofilm up to 56.22% at 75 μg/mL the minimum inhibitory concentration value. Therapeutic possibilities of the ZnFe2O4 NPs in antimicrobial applications are discussed which are helpful to overcome the challenges associated with biofilm infectivity.
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- Rashmi P Sharma
- Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Vivekanand Arts, Sardar DalipSingh Commerce And Science College, Aurangabad, M.S, India
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- School of Physical Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, M.S, India
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- Department of Physics, Shivaji College, Udgir, Dist. Latur, M.S, India.,Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.,Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, M.S, India
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- Department of Botany, DSM'S ACS, College, Jintur, Dist, Parbhani, M.S, India.
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- School of Physical Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, M.S, India.
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Rehman SU, Niazi RK, Zulqurnain M, Mansoor Q, Iqbal J, Arshad A. Graphene nanoplatelets/CeO2 nanotiles nanocomposites as effective antibacterial material for multiple drug-resistant bacteria. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2022; 12:1779-1790. [PMID: 35308867 PMCID: PMC8918601 DOI: 10.1007/s13204-022-02422-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
Abstract
Antibacterial agents with low toxicity to normal cells, redox activity and free radical scavenging property are urgently needed to address the global health crisis. The phenomenal conducting nature of graphene is a best fit to enhance the antibacterial properties of metal oxides. In this work, CeO2 nanotiles and graphene nanoplatelets/CeO2 nanotiles nanocomposites (G/CeO2) have been synthesized by a solvothermal method. The prepared materials have been characterized using XRD, FE-SEM, EDX, and UV–visible spectroscopy techniques to investigate their crystallinity, morphology, composition, and optical bandgap energies. The CeO2 and G/CeO2 nanocomposites have also been tested for antibacterial applications. The neat CeO2 nanotiles sample inhibits the bacterial growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus up to 14.21% and 39.53% respectively. The antibacterial activity was tremendously enhanced using 25% graphene-loaded sample (G/CeO2-II) i.e., approximately 83% loss of P. aeruginosa and 89% in case of S. aureus has been observed. This can be attributed to the unique nano-architecture, oxidative stress due to the excellent ability of reversible conversion between the two electronic states of CeO2 and the stress exerted by the planar graphene and CeO2 nanotiles. Therefore, the G/CeO2 nanocomposites can find potential application as nano-antibiotics for controlling pathogens.
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- Saliha ur Rehman
- Department of Physics, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, The University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FA UK
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- Institute of Biomedical and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Nanoscience and Technology (LNT), Department of Physics, Quaid I Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Electrical Engineering Division, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0FA UK
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Progress in Alternative Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance: Focus on Antibiotics. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11020200. [PMID: 35203804 PMCID: PMC8868457 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11020200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Antibiotic resistance, and, in a broader perspective, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), continues to evolve and spread beyond all boundaries. As a result, infectious diseases have become more challenging or even impossible to treat, leading to an increase in morbidity and mortality. Despite the failure of conventional, traditional antimicrobial therapy, in the past two decades, no novel class of antibiotics has been introduced. Consequently, several novel alternative strategies to combat these (multi-) drug-resistant infectious microorganisms have been identified. The purpose of this review is to gather and consider the strategies that are being applied or proposed as potential alternatives to traditional antibiotics. These strategies include combination therapy, techniques that target the enzymes or proteins responsible for antimicrobial resistance, resistant bacteria, drug delivery systems, physicochemical methods, and unconventional techniques, including the CRISPR-Cas system. These alternative strategies may have the potential to change the treatment of multi-drug-resistant pathogens in human clinical settings.
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Cui X, Ng KR, Chai KF, Chen WN. Clinically relevant materials & applications inspired by food technologies. EBioMedicine 2022; 75:103792. [PMID: 34974308 PMCID: PMC8728048 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2021.103792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Food science and technology have a fundamental and considerable overlap with medicine, and many clinically important applications were borne out of translational food science research. Globally, the food industry - through various food processing technologies - generates huge quantities of agro-waste and food processing byproducts that retain a significant biochemical potential for upcycling into important medical applications. This review explores some distinct clinical applications that are fabricable from food-based biopolymers and substances, often originating from food manufacturing side streams. These include antibacterial wound dressings and tissue scaffolding from the biopolymers cellulose and chitosan and antimicrobial food phytochemicals for combating antibiotic-resistant nosocomial infections. Furthermore, fermentation is discussed as the epitome of a translational food technology that unlocks further therapeutic value from recalcitrant food-based substrates and enables sustainable large-scale production of high-value pharmaceuticals, including novel fermented food-derived bioactive peptides (BPs).
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- Xi Cui
- Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore; Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 CleanTech Loop, CleanTech One, No. 06-08, 637141, Singapore; Food Science and Technology Programme, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore
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- Food Science and Technology Programme, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore
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- Food Science and Technology Programme, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore
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- Food Science and Technology Programme, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore; School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore.
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Thirapanmethee K, Kanathum P, Khuntayaporn P, Huayhongthong S, Surassmo S, Chomnawang MT. Cinnamaldehyde: A plant-derived antimicrobial for overcoming multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infection. Eur J Integr Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2021.101376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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