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Abdelazez A, Melak S, Abdelmotaal H, Alshehry G, Al-Jumayi H, Algarni E, Meng XC. Potential antimicrobial activity of camel milk as a traditional functional food against foodborne pathogens in vivo and in vitro. FOOD SCI TECHNOL INT 2024; 30:239-250. [PMID: 36617793 DOI: 10.1177/10820132221146322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Foodborne pathogens are a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Therefore, strategies focused on functional foods are urgently required to tackle this issue. As a result, camel milk is one of the most important traditional functional foods since it contains a variety of bioactive components, which all have antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens. The study aims to investigate the potential antimicrobial activity of raw camel milk against foodborne pathogens in both in vitro agar well diffusion and infected mice, especially Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella Typhimurium and Escherichia coli, particularly in societies that rely on consuming camel milk in its raw form. A total of eighty C57BL/6 mice were divided into ten groups and gavaged with or without camel milk for two consecutive weeks. A blood plasma analysis and serum insulin levels were measured. Histological investigations of the liver, pancreas, kidney, spleen, lung and testicles were also performed. In both in vivo and in vitro studies when compared to other pathogenic bacteria, E. coli was the most affected by raw camel milk, with a significant clear zone of 2.9 ± 0.13 cm in vitro and in all measured parameters in vivo (p < 0.05). As a result, we advocated for further research to improve camel breeding, raise milk yield and extend its reproductive capability as one of the most important farm animals.
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- Amro Abdelazez
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Institute of Microbe and Host Health, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Linyi University, Linyi, China
- Department of Dairy Microbiology, Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Dairy Microbiology, Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Institute of Microbe and Host Health, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Linyi University, Linyi, China
- Department of Microbiology, Soils, Water, Environment, and Microbiology Research Institute, Agriculture Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Hameed S, Antony DP, Shanmugam R, Raghu S, Adimulapu HS. Enhancing Antimicrobial Efficacy and Synergistic Effects of Nano-Silica-Based Combinations With Doxycycline, Metronidazole, and Ciprofloxacin Against Enterococcus faecalis Biofilms. Cureus 2024; 16:e54668. [PMID: 38524038 PMCID: PMC10960229 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Enterococcus faecalis biofilm formation within root canals poses a challenging problem in endodontics, often leading to treatment failure. To combat this issue, nanotechnology offers a promising avenue for enhancing antimicrobial efficacy. This study explores the potential synergistic effects of combining nanoscale silica particles with conventional antibiotics, including doxycycline, metronidazole, and ciprofloxacin, against E. faecalis biofilms. The unique characteristics of silica nanoparticles, such as their increased reactivity and ability to be functionalized with other compounds, make them ideal candidates for augmenting antibiotic efficacy. This research investigates the antimicrobial properties of these silica-based combinations and their potential to eliminate or inhibit E. faecalis biofilms more effectively than conventional treatments. Methodology: The methods involved the preparation of nanostructured silica particles and their combination with doxycycline, Flagyl, and ciprofloxacin at subinhibitory concentrations. These combinations were then tested against E. faecalis biofilms using the agar well diffusion technique. RESULTS Preliminary results suggested that the synergistic interactions between silica nanoparticles and antibiotics can significantly enhance antimicrobial efficacy. The combined treatment exhibited superior inhibitory effects on E. faecalis compared to antibiotics or silica nanoparticles alone (P < 0.05). Conclusions: This study sheds light on the potential of nanoscale silica-based combinations to address the challenges posed by E. faecalis biofilms in endodontics. Understanding the mechanisms of synergy between nanoparticles and antibiotics can pave the way for the development of more effective and targeted strategies for root canal disinfection, ultimately improving the success rates of endodontic treatments.
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- Shahul Hameed
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Nanobiomedicine Lab, Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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