Effects of combination of magnesium and zinc oxide nanoparticles and heat on ...Nanomedicine Journal (NMJ)
Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activities of combination of MgO and ZnO nanoparticles in the presence of heat against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
Materials and Methods:Bacteria were grown on either agar or broth media followed by the addition of ZnO and MgO nanoparticles. Then the combined effect of ZnO and MgO nanoparticles was investigated. Furthermore, the media containing nanoparticles were treated with mild heat and their synergistic antibacterial activity was investigated against E. coli and S. aureus in milk.
Results: The data showed that the nanoparticles used in this study had no effect on the bacteria in the agar medium. However, the results showed that ZnO and MgO nanoparticles resulted in a significant decrease in the number of E. coli (P<0.000) and S. aureus (Pd”0.05) in the broth medium. The combination of nanoparticles and mild heat exhibited a significant decrease in the number of E. coli and S. aureus indicating the synergistic effects of nanoparticles and heat.
Conclusion: Using a combination of mild heat, ZnO and MgO nanoparticles, E. coli and S. aureus can be controlled successfully in the milk. Mild heating plus ZnO and MgO nanoparticles has a synergistic effect which would reduce the need for high temperature and also the concentrations of ZnO and MgO nanoparticles required for pathogen control in minimally processed milk during maintaining.
Protein was extracted from muscles of Channa striatus and attempts were
made to evaluate in vitro antibacterial activity against clinical bacterial isolates. The
higher concentration of protein (100μg/ml) extracts exhibited a pronounced activity
against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (21 mm), Proteus vulgaris (19 mm), Citrobacter sp
(19 mm), Klebsiella pneumoniae (18 mm), Micrococcus sp (17 mm), Bacillus subtilis (16
mm), Staphylococcus aureus (15 mm), E. coli (14 mm) and Serratia marcescens (5
mm). The minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration
were found to be 20-40 μg/ml and 80-100 μg/ml respectively for the extracts of
Channa striatus protein against test organisms. This study confirms that C. striatus fish
protein extracts possess antibacterial activity against a wide range of microbes and
justified that it could be used in the traditional medicine as a remedy for the
treatment of bacterial diseases.
Biochemical Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureusdeeptimishra10
The specific biochemicals showed some changes against S. aureus after biofiel d treatment. In this study, overall 37.93% biochemical reactions were altered in tested twenty nine biochemicals with respect to control after biofield treatment.
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Pseudomonas fluorescens after Biofield T...Mahendra Kumar Trivedi
Objective of this study was to investigate the effect of biofield treatment on antimicrobial sensitivity patternof P. fluorescens. P. fluorescens cells were procured from MicroBioLogics in sealed packs bearing the AmericanType Culture Collection (ATCC 49838) number.
Effects of combination of magnesium and zinc oxide nanoparticles and heat on ...Nanomedicine Journal (NMJ)
Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activities of combination of MgO and ZnO nanoparticles in the presence of heat against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
Materials and Methods:Bacteria were grown on either agar or broth media followed by the addition of ZnO and MgO nanoparticles. Then the combined effect of ZnO and MgO nanoparticles was investigated. Furthermore, the media containing nanoparticles were treated with mild heat and their synergistic antibacterial activity was investigated against E. coli and S. aureus in milk.
Results: The data showed that the nanoparticles used in this study had no effect on the bacteria in the agar medium. However, the results showed that ZnO and MgO nanoparticles resulted in a significant decrease in the number of E. coli (P<0.000) and S. aureus (Pd”0.05) in the broth medium. The combination of nanoparticles and mild heat exhibited a significant decrease in the number of E. coli and S. aureus indicating the synergistic effects of nanoparticles and heat.
Conclusion: Using a combination of mild heat, ZnO and MgO nanoparticles, E. coli and S. aureus can be controlled successfully in the milk. Mild heating plus ZnO and MgO nanoparticles has a synergistic effect which would reduce the need for high temperature and also the concentrations of ZnO and MgO nanoparticles required for pathogen control in minimally processed milk during maintaining.
Protein was extracted from muscles of Channa striatus and attempts were
made to evaluate in vitro antibacterial activity against clinical bacterial isolates. The
higher concentration of protein (100μg/ml) extracts exhibited a pronounced activity
against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (21 mm), Proteus vulgaris (19 mm), Citrobacter sp
(19 mm), Klebsiella pneumoniae (18 mm), Micrococcus sp (17 mm), Bacillus subtilis (16
mm), Staphylococcus aureus (15 mm), E. coli (14 mm) and Serratia marcescens (5
mm). The minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration
were found to be 20-40 μg/ml and 80-100 μg/ml respectively for the extracts of
Channa striatus protein against test organisms. This study confirms that C. striatus fish
protein extracts possess antibacterial activity against a wide range of microbes and
justified that it could be used in the traditional medicine as a remedy for the
treatment of bacterial diseases.
Biochemical Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureusdeeptimishra10
The specific biochemicals showed some changes against S. aureus after biofiel d treatment. In this study, overall 37.93% biochemical reactions were altered in tested twenty nine biochemicals with respect to control after biofield treatment.
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Pseudomonas fluorescens after Biofield T...Mahendra Kumar Trivedi
Objective of this study was to investigate the effect of biofield treatment on antimicrobial sensitivity patternof P. fluorescens. P. fluorescens cells were procured from MicroBioLogics in sealed packs bearing the AmericanType Culture Collection (ATCC 49838) number.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Pyogenic Bacterial Isolates in Sputum.IOSR Journals
Drugs Have Been Used For The Treatment Of Infectious Diseases Since 17th Century , However
Chemotherapy As A Science Has Began With Paul Ehrlich In The First Decade Of 20th Century . Paul Ehrlich
(1854-1915) Was One Of The Earliest Pioneers In The Field Of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy .1Ehrlich
Formulated The Principles Of “Selective Toxicity” ,I.E; Selective Inhibition Of The Growth Of Microorganisms
Without Damage To The Host.2 Resistance Has Been Documented Not Only Against Antibiotics Of
Natural And Semi- Synthetic Origin , But Also Against Purely Synthetic Compounds (Flouroquinolone) Or
Those Which Do Not Even Enter The Cells (Vancomycin) .3 However , The Euphoria Over The Potential
Conquest Of Infectious Diseases Was Short-Lived .Almost As Soon As Antibacterial Drugs Were Deployed ,
Bacteria Responded By Manifesting Various Forms Of Resistance.4 Considered As “Wonder Drugs”
Antibiotics Are Often Prescribed Inappropriately And Inadequately And Have Thus Became One Of The
Highly Abused Agents.5
A primary screening of antitumor substances was carried out among strains of actinomycetes isolated from the samples of natural substrates of arid zones in the Ile-Balkhash region. Antitumor properties of actinomycetes against Staphylococcus aureus209Р(S. aureus 209P) and its mutants UF-2 and UF-3 were studied using the agar block technique. The diameter of growth inhibition zone was measured after incubation of the test microorganisms at a temperature of 37 °C for 24 hours. 16 strains of actinomycetes (10,2%) from sandy soils and from the plant rhizosphere of the Kapshagai area virtually having no effect or only slightly affecting the growth of wild-type culture.22 strains of actinomycetes (14,0%) from takyrs and takyr-like soils of the Balkhash area had an activity against staphylococcal mutants two or more times higher than against the stock staphylococcal strain.This strains may be the potential producers of antitumor antibiotics.It was established that 24.2% of the strains of actinomycetes may be potential producers of antitumor antibiotics.
Biochemical Monitoring of Detoxifying Enzyme Levels in Field Population of Mo...BRNSS Publication Hub
The major cause of resistance mechanism in mosquitoes is the detoxification and degradation of
insecticides by overproduction of various metabolic enzymes. Quantitative metabolic enzyme assays
of carboxylesterases (α and β), mixed function oxidases (MFO), and glutathione S-transferases (GST)
have been commonly used in the detection of insecticide resistance due to its sensitive nature even at low
frequencies. For the present study, larval strains of Culex quinquefasciatus Say and Aedes aegypti (L) were
collected from the Cochin Corporation, Kerala, India, and were assayed to organophosphate temephos
and carbamate propoxur. The resistance ratio of median lethal time for temephos and propoxur from the
field population of C. quinquefasciatus and A. aegypti is higher than the laboratory population. Elevated
levels of α and β esterase enzyme were observed with the ratio of 1.6 and 1.54 for C. quinquefasciatus
and 1.51 and 1.47 for A. aegypti. In Culex mosquitoes, 1.71, and in Aedes, 1.64 fold increase in GST
enzyme level and 1.38 and 1.3 fold increase for the MFO level determined. The study results revealed
the urgent needs of improving the vector control methods by introducing alternative techniques and
strategies against mosquitoes.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
biological activity of Calotropis procera against desert locust and migratory...Narimene Kaidi
The treatments based on acetone extracts of Calotropis procera against imagos of Schistocerca gregaria and Locusta migratoria have been
very convincing due to the speed and efficiency of the action of said plant, on mortality and on haemogram of treated locusts.
In Vitro Combine Interactions of Antimicrobial Agents with Plant Extract agai...Premier Publishers
The in vitro interaction between n-hexane extract (nhexEXT) of root of Adiantum capillus-veneris and certain known antimicrobial drugs i.e. Oxacillin, Ceftazimide, Cefriaxone, Ofloxacin, Meropenem, Erythromycin, Cefuroxime, Cefoxitin, Cefotaxime and Ampicillin was evaluated. The study was carried out against ten bacterial strains (Staphylococcus aureus, S.epidermidis, Salmonella typhi, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Shigella dysentriae, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Providencia species, Citrobacter freundii and Escherichia coli isolated from urine, pus and blood samples. Both disc diffusion and well diffusion methods were used to determine antimicrobial activity of plant extract in combination with antibiotics. Antimicrobial sensitivity indicated that Meropenem was the most effective antibiotic with zone of inhibition (ZI) of 25-33 mm among all tested antibiotics followed by Ofloxacin (10-26.5 mm), Ceftriaxone (8-20 mm), while Oxacillin showed no activity against almost all bacterial strains. The study showed that most bacterial strains were resistant to most of the antibiotics used, ranging from 20-60%. The methanolic extract (nhexEXT) of A. capillus-veneris used alone was active against most of the bacterial isolates with maximum activity against E. coli with 16 mm ZI. The study also indicated that there was an increased activity in case of combination of nhexEXT with antibiotics. The combined effects of plant extract with antibiotics were synergistic against most of the bacterial strains. The nhexEXT showed maximum synergistic effect with Ceftazimide with ZI of 42 mm followed by Meropenem (40 mm) and Ceftriaxone (28 mm) against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial strains. The data suggests that plant extract could be used as alternative to antibiotics. These results give scientific backing that combination between plant extract and antibiotics would be useful in fighting the emerging drug-resistant bacterial pathogens.
In vitro experiments of prokaryotic and eukaryotic antimicrobial peptide cyto...AI Publications
These proteinaceous molecules, called antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), are a varied collection of antimicrobial peptides. The ability of AMPs to combat gut infections necessitates further study of the AMP-GI tract interaction. These peptides need to be tested in vitro for cytotoxicity before they may be considered for use in clinical infections. Using the MTT conversion assay, neutral red dye absorption assay, and a comparison to vancomycin, researchers examined the cytotoxicity of gallidermin, nisin A, natural magainin peptides, and melittin in two gastrointestinal cell types (HT29 and Caco-2). Sheep erythrocyte hemolytic activity was also studied, and the influence of AMPs on paracellular permeability was assessed using transepithelial resistance (TEER) and TEM. Gallidermin, nisin A, magainin I, magainin II, and melittin were the least cytotoxic AMPs. To our knowledge, only Melittin and NIS caused considerable hemolysis. There are two distinct ways that melittin and nisin differ in their ability to kill bacteria. It was the only AMP that had an effect on the permeability of the paracellular space. Intestinal tight junctions and cell–cell adhesion were destroyed by long-term melittin therapy, as were microvilli, cell debris, and cell–cell adhesion. Antimicrobial activity and low cytotoxicity make Gallidermin a promising therapeutic drug. The antibacterial properties of Melittin are limited, but its ability to transport poorly bioavailable medicines may be useful.
It will provide exhaustive information about basics of nanotechnology, green nanotechnology concept, nano formulations, application of nanotechnology in agriculture, use of nanogels, nanotechnology development in india
This poster was presented at the 2015 Georgia Bio Conference in Atlanta, GA.
Abstract:
Alarming trends in the spread of antibiotic resistance among top pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, have pushed mankind toward what has been coined as the “post-antibiotic era.” Therefore, an indirect attack on bacteria through interfering with their means of communication, quorum sensing, is proposed. An underappreciated source for modern anti-infectives is natural products from terrestrial plants. A rich history of medical traditions developed under the influence of diverse cultures in the Mediterranean and many of these are still practiced by local people. Investigation of botanical folk medicines used in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections identified Castanea sativa (European Chestnut) for its potential antibacterial activity.
This work demonstrates the quorum sensing inhibitory activity of oleanene and ursene derivatives from a C. sativa leaf extract against all S. aureus accessory gene regulator (agr) alleles. Multiple layers of evidence for agr blocking activity (IC50 1.56-25 µg mL-1) are reported: toxin outputs, reporter assays, hemolytic activity, cytotoxicity studies, and an in vivo abscess model. The C. sativa extract is neither cytotoxic to human keratinocytes, nor murine skin; it neither inhibits S. aureus growth, nor skin commensal growth. Serial passaging experiments with the extract did not result in the development of resistance. In conclusion, the disruption of quorum sensing in the absence of growth inhibition demonstrated by this natural product derived non-biocidal inhibitor of virulence shows potential for future antibiotic therapies.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
insecticidal effects of eudesmanes from pluchea sagittalisIJEAB
Eudesmanoids play an important role in the protection of plants against herbivores. Pluchea sagittalis (Lamarck) Cabrera (Asteraceae) is widespread in tropical South America and contains compounds that provide protection against phytophagous insects. In the present work we isolated seven sesquiterpenoids with eudesmane skeletons that were evaluated for their insecticidal activities against Spodoptera frugiperda and Ceratitis capitata, pests that cause serious damage to crops in the Argentine northwest. The Eudesmanes were incorporated at different concentrations to the diet of Spodoptera frugiperda. In the choice test, larval feeding behavior was altered. The eudesmanes 1, 5 and 7 showed the highest activity with feeding election indexes (FEI) of 50, 50, and 72 %, respectively at 200 µg/g of diet. When tested for insecticidal activity using neonate larvae with the no-choice artificial diet bioassays, eudesmane 1 was the most toxic in the larval stage (LD50 177.80 mg/g of diet). Compounds 5 lowered the percentage of adult emergence and produced the most malformations (72%) compared with control. Drastic effects were observed in the oviposition deterrence activity against C. capitata. The maximum oviposition deterrence (87 %) was recorded with eudesmane 5 at dose 30 µg/cm2 of artificial fruit. Finally, eudesmanes 6 and 7 showed significant larval and pupal mortality against the first generation larvae of viable eggs oviposited by females fed with the treated diet (100 µg / g artificial diet).
Synergistic antibacterial effects of three edible plants extract against anti...Open Access Research Paper
In vitro synergistic antibacterial effects among Alocasia macrorrhizos rhizome, Amorphophallus paeoniifolius corm and Colocasia esculenta corm extracts were tested against six resistant bacteria viz., Yersinia enterocolitica, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium difficile and Staphylococcus aureus. The inhibition zone was compared with the commercially available antibiotic (tetracycline). High inhibitory activity was observed against E. coli (12.67±0.33 mm) and S. aureus (12.50±0.29 mm) for methanol extract at 800 mgml-1 of concentration. MIC and MBC of the extracts ranged from 200-580 mgml-1 and 250-650 mgml-1 respectively. The lowest MIC and MBC of the extracts were measured against E. coli.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Pyogenic Bacterial Isolates in Sputum.IOSR Journals
Drugs Have Been Used For The Treatment Of Infectious Diseases Since 17th Century , However
Chemotherapy As A Science Has Began With Paul Ehrlich In The First Decade Of 20th Century . Paul Ehrlich
(1854-1915) Was One Of The Earliest Pioneers In The Field Of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy .1Ehrlich
Formulated The Principles Of “Selective Toxicity” ,I.E; Selective Inhibition Of The Growth Of Microorganisms
Without Damage To The Host.2 Resistance Has Been Documented Not Only Against Antibiotics Of
Natural And Semi- Synthetic Origin , But Also Against Purely Synthetic Compounds (Flouroquinolone) Or
Those Which Do Not Even Enter The Cells (Vancomycin) .3 However , The Euphoria Over The Potential
Conquest Of Infectious Diseases Was Short-Lived .Almost As Soon As Antibacterial Drugs Were Deployed ,
Bacteria Responded By Manifesting Various Forms Of Resistance.4 Considered As “Wonder Drugs”
Antibiotics Are Often Prescribed Inappropriately And Inadequately And Have Thus Became One Of The
Highly Abused Agents.5
A primary screening of antitumor substances was carried out among strains of actinomycetes isolated from the samples of natural substrates of arid zones in the Ile-Balkhash region. Antitumor properties of actinomycetes against Staphylococcus aureus209Р(S. aureus 209P) and its mutants UF-2 and UF-3 were studied using the agar block technique. The diameter of growth inhibition zone was measured after incubation of the test microorganisms at a temperature of 37 °C for 24 hours. 16 strains of actinomycetes (10,2%) from sandy soils and from the plant rhizosphere of the Kapshagai area virtually having no effect or only slightly affecting the growth of wild-type culture.22 strains of actinomycetes (14,0%) from takyrs and takyr-like soils of the Balkhash area had an activity against staphylococcal mutants two or more times higher than against the stock staphylococcal strain.This strains may be the potential producers of antitumor antibiotics.It was established that 24.2% of the strains of actinomycetes may be potential producers of antitumor antibiotics.
Biochemical Monitoring of Detoxifying Enzyme Levels in Field Population of Mo...BRNSS Publication Hub
The major cause of resistance mechanism in mosquitoes is the detoxification and degradation of
insecticides by overproduction of various metabolic enzymes. Quantitative metabolic enzyme assays
of carboxylesterases (α and β), mixed function oxidases (MFO), and glutathione S-transferases (GST)
have been commonly used in the detection of insecticide resistance due to its sensitive nature even at low
frequencies. For the present study, larval strains of Culex quinquefasciatus Say and Aedes aegypti (L) were
collected from the Cochin Corporation, Kerala, India, and were assayed to organophosphate temephos
and carbamate propoxur. The resistance ratio of median lethal time for temephos and propoxur from the
field population of C. quinquefasciatus and A. aegypti is higher than the laboratory population. Elevated
levels of α and β esterase enzyme were observed with the ratio of 1.6 and 1.54 for C. quinquefasciatus
and 1.51 and 1.47 for A. aegypti. In Culex mosquitoes, 1.71, and in Aedes, 1.64 fold increase in GST
enzyme level and 1.38 and 1.3 fold increase for the MFO level determined. The study results revealed
the urgent needs of improving the vector control methods by introducing alternative techniques and
strategies against mosquitoes.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
biological activity of Calotropis procera against desert locust and migratory...Narimene Kaidi
The treatments based on acetone extracts of Calotropis procera against imagos of Schistocerca gregaria and Locusta migratoria have been
very convincing due to the speed and efficiency of the action of said plant, on mortality and on haemogram of treated locusts.
In Vitro Combine Interactions of Antimicrobial Agents with Plant Extract agai...Premier Publishers
The in vitro interaction between n-hexane extract (nhexEXT) of root of Adiantum capillus-veneris and certain known antimicrobial drugs i.e. Oxacillin, Ceftazimide, Cefriaxone, Ofloxacin, Meropenem, Erythromycin, Cefuroxime, Cefoxitin, Cefotaxime and Ampicillin was evaluated. The study was carried out against ten bacterial strains (Staphylococcus aureus, S.epidermidis, Salmonella typhi, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Shigella dysentriae, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Providencia species, Citrobacter freundii and Escherichia coli isolated from urine, pus and blood samples. Both disc diffusion and well diffusion methods were used to determine antimicrobial activity of plant extract in combination with antibiotics. Antimicrobial sensitivity indicated that Meropenem was the most effective antibiotic with zone of inhibition (ZI) of 25-33 mm among all tested antibiotics followed by Ofloxacin (10-26.5 mm), Ceftriaxone (8-20 mm), while Oxacillin showed no activity against almost all bacterial strains. The study showed that most bacterial strains were resistant to most of the antibiotics used, ranging from 20-60%. The methanolic extract (nhexEXT) of A. capillus-veneris used alone was active against most of the bacterial isolates with maximum activity against E. coli with 16 mm ZI. The study also indicated that there was an increased activity in case of combination of nhexEXT with antibiotics. The combined effects of plant extract with antibiotics were synergistic against most of the bacterial strains. The nhexEXT showed maximum synergistic effect with Ceftazimide with ZI of 42 mm followed by Meropenem (40 mm) and Ceftriaxone (28 mm) against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial strains. The data suggests that plant extract could be used as alternative to antibiotics. These results give scientific backing that combination between plant extract and antibiotics would be useful in fighting the emerging drug-resistant bacterial pathogens.
In vitro experiments of prokaryotic and eukaryotic antimicrobial peptide cyto...AI Publications
These proteinaceous molecules, called antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), are a varied collection of antimicrobial peptides. The ability of AMPs to combat gut infections necessitates further study of the AMP-GI tract interaction. These peptides need to be tested in vitro for cytotoxicity before they may be considered for use in clinical infections. Using the MTT conversion assay, neutral red dye absorption assay, and a comparison to vancomycin, researchers examined the cytotoxicity of gallidermin, nisin A, natural magainin peptides, and melittin in two gastrointestinal cell types (HT29 and Caco-2). Sheep erythrocyte hemolytic activity was also studied, and the influence of AMPs on paracellular permeability was assessed using transepithelial resistance (TEER) and TEM. Gallidermin, nisin A, magainin I, magainin II, and melittin were the least cytotoxic AMPs. To our knowledge, only Melittin and NIS caused considerable hemolysis. There are two distinct ways that melittin and nisin differ in their ability to kill bacteria. It was the only AMP that had an effect on the permeability of the paracellular space. Intestinal tight junctions and cell–cell adhesion were destroyed by long-term melittin therapy, as were microvilli, cell debris, and cell–cell adhesion. Antimicrobial activity and low cytotoxicity make Gallidermin a promising therapeutic drug. The antibacterial properties of Melittin are limited, but its ability to transport poorly bioavailable medicines may be useful.
It will provide exhaustive information about basics of nanotechnology, green nanotechnology concept, nano formulations, application of nanotechnology in agriculture, use of nanogels, nanotechnology development in india
This poster was presented at the 2015 Georgia Bio Conference in Atlanta, GA.
Abstract:
Alarming trends in the spread of antibiotic resistance among top pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, have pushed mankind toward what has been coined as the “post-antibiotic era.” Therefore, an indirect attack on bacteria through interfering with their means of communication, quorum sensing, is proposed. An underappreciated source for modern anti-infectives is natural products from terrestrial plants. A rich history of medical traditions developed under the influence of diverse cultures in the Mediterranean and many of these are still practiced by local people. Investigation of botanical folk medicines used in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections identified Castanea sativa (European Chestnut) for its potential antibacterial activity.
This work demonstrates the quorum sensing inhibitory activity of oleanene and ursene derivatives from a C. sativa leaf extract against all S. aureus accessory gene regulator (agr) alleles. Multiple layers of evidence for agr blocking activity (IC50 1.56-25 µg mL-1) are reported: toxin outputs, reporter assays, hemolytic activity, cytotoxicity studies, and an in vivo abscess model. The C. sativa extract is neither cytotoxic to human keratinocytes, nor murine skin; it neither inhibits S. aureus growth, nor skin commensal growth. Serial passaging experiments with the extract did not result in the development of resistance. In conclusion, the disruption of quorum sensing in the absence of growth inhibition demonstrated by this natural product derived non-biocidal inhibitor of virulence shows potential for future antibiotic therapies.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
insecticidal effects of eudesmanes from pluchea sagittalisIJEAB
Eudesmanoids play an important role in the protection of plants against herbivores. Pluchea sagittalis (Lamarck) Cabrera (Asteraceae) is widespread in tropical South America and contains compounds that provide protection against phytophagous insects. In the present work we isolated seven sesquiterpenoids with eudesmane skeletons that were evaluated for their insecticidal activities against Spodoptera frugiperda and Ceratitis capitata, pests that cause serious damage to crops in the Argentine northwest. The Eudesmanes were incorporated at different concentrations to the diet of Spodoptera frugiperda. In the choice test, larval feeding behavior was altered. The eudesmanes 1, 5 and 7 showed the highest activity with feeding election indexes (FEI) of 50, 50, and 72 %, respectively at 200 µg/g of diet. When tested for insecticidal activity using neonate larvae with the no-choice artificial diet bioassays, eudesmane 1 was the most toxic in the larval stage (LD50 177.80 mg/g of diet). Compounds 5 lowered the percentage of adult emergence and produced the most malformations (72%) compared with control. Drastic effects were observed in the oviposition deterrence activity against C. capitata. The maximum oviposition deterrence (87 %) was recorded with eudesmane 5 at dose 30 µg/cm2 of artificial fruit. Finally, eudesmanes 6 and 7 showed significant larval and pupal mortality against the first generation larvae of viable eggs oviposited by females fed with the treated diet (100 µg / g artificial diet).
Synergistic antibacterial effects of three edible plants extract against anti...Open Access Research Paper
In vitro synergistic antibacterial effects among Alocasia macrorrhizos rhizome, Amorphophallus paeoniifolius corm and Colocasia esculenta corm extracts were tested against six resistant bacteria viz., Yersinia enterocolitica, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium difficile and Staphylococcus aureus. The inhibition zone was compared with the commercially available antibiotic (tetracycline). High inhibitory activity was observed against E. coli (12.67±0.33 mm) and S. aureus (12.50±0.29 mm) for methanol extract at 800 mgml-1 of concentration. MIC and MBC of the extracts ranged from 200-580 mgml-1 and 250-650 mgml-1 respectively. The lowest MIC and MBC of the extracts were measured against E. coli.
Isolation and Screening of Soil Actinomycetes for Antimicrobial Activity OlakunleAjibola
Antimicrobial resistance in pathogens has greatly increased of late and now pose a serious public health problem globally. New antimicrobials are continuously needed to inhibit the growth of these resistant strains.
The aim of this study was to isolate and screen soil actinomycetes and evaluate their secondary metabolites for antimicrobial activities against selected pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
The effect of silver nanoparticles on Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm biom...Nanomedicine Journal (NMJ)
Abstract
Objective(s):
Bacterial biofilm has been considered responsible for many deaths and high health costs worldwide. Their better protection against antibacterial agents compared to free living cells leads to poor treatment efficiency. Nanotechnology is promising approach to combat biofilm infections. The aim of the present study was to eradicate Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm with silver nanoparticles (SNPs).
Materials and Methods:
SNPs were used at different concentrations (two fold dilutions) and incubation times (24, 48, 72 h). The crystal violet staining and pour plate assays were used to assess biofilm biomass and bacterial viability, respectively. The ability of SNPs on biofilm matrix eradication was assessed through optical density ratio (ODr). Positive control was defined as an ODr =1.0.
Results:
The crystal violet assay indicated that the biofilm matrixes were intact at different concentrations of SNOs and incubation times. There were no significant differences between these parameters (P >0.05). Bacterial enumeration studies revealed that higher concentrations of SNPs were more effective in killing bacteria than lower ones. Although, longer incubation times led to enhancement of anti-biofilm activity of SNPs.
Conclusion:
The anti-biofilm activity of SNPs was concentration- and time-dependent. The results of this study highlighted that SNPs were effective against cell viability; however they were ineffective against biomass.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the antibacterial evaluation of root extracts of Juglans regia against Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) producing E. coli and Klebsiella pneumonia in Bombay Hospital and Research Centre Jabalpur. The antibacterial activity of, ethyl acetate and methanol root extracts of Juglans regia was determined by disk diffusion method. The antibacterial activity was calculated based on the minimum inhibitory concentration using Mueller–Hinton broth in a tube-dilution method. The best antibacterial activity, calculated as minimum inhibitory concentration values, against ESBL was shown by the methanol root extract Juglans regia (25 mg/mL) for both isolated organisms and ethyl acetate (25mg/mL) against E. coli. The methanol extract showed zone of inhibition in the range of 17-26mm as compared to ethyl acetate extract which showed zone of inhibition in the range of 11-16mm against the uropathogens. The zone of inhibition ranged from 17 mm to 26 mm and MIC was 25mg/ml. This effect is comparable to antibiotics. The results obtained in the present study suggest that Juglans regia have the potential to be developed as antibacterial agents against ESBL producing UTI bacteria strain. Further investigations are needed to identify the active compounds and their mechanism of action
Study of Biocidal Activity of Copper A Reviewijtsrd
Copper ions, either alone or in copper complexes, have been used to disinfect liquids, solids and human tissue for centuries. Today copper is used as a water purifier, algaecide, fungicide, nematocide, molluscicide as well as an anti bacterial and anti fouling agent. Copper also displays potent anti viral activity. We have explained i the biocidal properties of copper ii the possible mechanisms by which copper is toxic to microorganisms and iii the systems by which many microorganisms resist high concentrations of heavy metals, with an emphasis on copper. Health care associated infections HAIs are a global problem associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Controlling the spread of antimicrobial resistant bacteria is a major public health challenge, and antimicrobial resistance has become one of the most important global problems in current times. The antimicrobial effect of copper has been known for centuries, and ongoing research is being conducted on the use of copper coated hard and soft surfaces for reduction of microbial contamination and, subsequently, reduction of HAIs. Dr. Pragya Tank "Study of Biocidal Activity of Copper: A Review" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-5 , August 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50696.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/chemistry/other/50696/study-of-biocidal-activity-of-copper-a-review/dr-pragya-tank
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, Biochemical Characteristics and Biotypi...albertdivis
The current study was attempted to investigate the effect of biofield treatment on Salmonella paratyphi A (S. paratyphi A) in terms of antimicrobial susceptibility assay, biochemical characteristics and biotyping.
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: The reasons for and against Aspergil...Nanomedicine Journal (NMJ)
Abstract
Objective(s):
The enzymatic activity of fungi has recently inspired the scientists with re-explore the fungi as potential biofactories rather than the causing agents of humans and plants infections. In very recent years, fungi are considered as worthy, applicable and available candidates for synthesis of smaller gold, silver and other nano-sized particles.
Materials and Methods:
A standard strain of Aspergillus parasiticus was grown on a liquid medium containing mineral salt. The cell-free filtrate of the culture was then obtained and subjected to synthesize SNPs while expose with 1mM of AgNO3. Further characterization of synthesized SNPs was performed afterward. In addition, antifungal activity of synthesized SNPs was evaluated against a standard strain of Candida albicans. The reduction of Ag+ ions to metal nanoparticles was investigated virtually by tracing the color of the solution which turned into reddish-brown after 72h.
Results:
The UV-vis spectra demonstrated a broad peak centering at 400nm which corresponds to the particle size much less than 70nm. The results of TEM demonstrated that the particles were formed fairly uniform, spherical, and small in size with almost 90% in 5-30nm range. The zeta potential of silver nanoparticles was negative and equal to -15.0 which meets the quality and suggested that there was not much aggression. Silver nanoparticles synthesized by A. parasiticus showed antifungal activity against yeast strain tested and exhibited MIC value of 4 μg/mL.
Conclusion:
The filamentous fungus, A. parasiticus has successfully demonstrated potential for extra cellular synthesis of fairly monodispersed, tiny silver nanoparticles.
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: The reasons for and against Aspergil...Nanomedicine Journal (NMJ)
Abstract
Objective(s):
The enzymatic activity of fungi has recently inspired the scientists with re-explore the fungi as potential biofactories rather than the causing agents of humans and plants infections. In very recent years, fungi are considered as worthy, applicable and available candidates for synthesis of smaller gold, silver and other nano-sized particles.
Materials and Methods:
A standard strain of Aspergillus parasiticus was grown on a liquid medium containing mineral salt. The cell-free filtrate of the culture was then obtained and subjected to synthesize SNPs while expose with 1mM of AgNO3. Further characterization of synthesized SNPs was performed afterward. In addition, antifungal activity of synthesized SNPs was evaluated against a standard strain of Candida albicans. The reduction of Ag+ ions to metal nanoparticles was investigated virtually by tracing the color of the solution which turned into reddish-brown after 72h.
Results:
The UV-vis spectra demonstrated a broad peak centering at 400nm which corresponds to the particle size much less than 70nm. The results of TEM demonstrated that the particles were formed fairly uniform, spherical, and small in size with almost 90% in 5-30nm range. The zeta potential of silver nanoparticles was negative and equal to -15.0 which meets the quality and suggested that there was not much aggression. Silver nanoparticles synthesized by A. parasiticus showed antifungal activity against yeast strain tested and exhibited MIC value of 4 μg/mL.
Conclusion:
The filamentous fungus, A. parasiticus has successfully demonstrated potential for extra cellular synthesis of fairly monodispersed, tiny silver nanoparticles.
ABSTRACT- In this study, the effect of ZnO and TiO2-NPs on beneficial soil microorganisms and their secondary metabolites production was investigated. The antibacterial potential of NPs were determined by growth kinetics of P. aeruginosa, P. fluorescens and B. amyloliquefaciens. Significantly decreased in the cell viability based on optical density measurements were observed upon treatment with increasing concentrations of NPs. While comparing the effect of the different concentrations of the NPs (200 µg/ml) on IAA production by different bacterial strains, ZnO nanoparticles showed greater inhibitory effect than TiO2-NPs on IAA production by bacterial strains. The effect of Nanoparticles on phosphate solubilization was found inhibitory at 200 µg/ml. Treatment with ZnO showed concentration dependent enhancement in siderophore production by bacteriaby exposure to ZnO-NPs whereas TiO2-NPs showed concentration dependent progressive decline for iron binding siderophore molecules. Reduction in antibiotic production by P. aeruginosa and P. fluorescens was noticed in the presence of ZnO and TiO2 as compared to the control. The fluorescence of NADH released by P. aeruginosa was observed to be quenched in presence of ZnO and TiO2-NPs as compared to control. The present study highlights that the impact of nanoparticles on bacterial strains and the release of plant growth promoting substances by PGPR strains was dose dependent, which gives an idea about the level of toxicity of these nanoparticles in the environment. Therefore, the discharge of nanoparticles in the environment should be carefully monitored so that the loss of both structure and functions of agronomically important microbes could be protected from the toxicity of MO-NPs.
Key-words- MO-NPs, IAA, Phosphate Solubilization, Siderophore, PCA, NADH, ZnO-NPs, TiO2-NPs
SYNERGISTIC ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF PHYTOESTROGENS IN CRUDE EXTRACTS OF T...lukeman Joseph Ade shittu
Intensive studies on extracts and biologically active compounds isolated from medicinal plants have doubled in the last decade worldwide. However, as a result of paucity of knowledge and folkloric claim on the effectiveness of sesame leaves in infectious disease treatments, we aimed to determine the synergistic antimicrobial activity of essential oils and lignans present in the crude leaves extracts of Sesame radiatum and Sesame indicum. Ethanolic, methanolic and aqueous extracts of both leaves were studied for their in-vitro synergistic antimicrobial activity against both Gram positive and Gram negative micro-organisms, and Yeast using Agar diffusion method. The GC-MS phytochemical screening of methanolic extract showed that the major compounds in essential oils are of carboxylic acids and phenolic groups especially, the most potent antioxidants known to man like sesamol, sesamolin and sesamin among others. Methanolic and ethanolic extracts have broad spectrum antimicrobial effect against all the tested pathogenic micro-organisms except Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus respectively, while the aqueous extract exhibited inhibitory activity on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Candida albicans. The result confirmed the folkloric claims of the antimicrobial effectiveness of locally consumed sesame leaves extracts especially against bacterial and common skin infection in many areas of Nigeria .
Anti-Adhesion and Anti-Biofilm Effectiveness of Disinfectants Used In Hemodia...IJERA Editor
Biofilms are communities of microorganisms attached to a surface and included in an extracellular matrix making it resistant to exogenous deleterious agents. The aim of this study is to evaluate the anti-adhesive and anti-biofilm effect of five commercials disinfectants having different active principles (hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite, isopropyl alcohol and ethanol) on four Staphylococcus strains isolated from hemodialysis unit surfaces. The disinfectants anti-adhesive effect was estimated to an exceeding rate 70% for the various studied dilutions and 90% towards the pure products. Whereas the anti-biofilm effect showed an elimination rate varying between 10 % and 95 % according to the following parameters: active principle, time of contact, concentration and bacterial strain. Our study demonstrated that all tested products have an interesting anti-adhesive effect and that the peroxide of hydrogen is endowed with important anti-biofilm efficiency, followed by the alcoholic products and the sodium hypochlorite.
In vitro controlling of selected human diarrhea causing bacteria by clove ext...Open Access Research Paper
Antibacterial activity of clove extracts (Syzygium aromaticum L.) was proven against five diarrhea causing bacteria. This was further confirmed when compared with commonly used three commercial antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, tetracycline and erythromycin) as a positive control. Significant differences (P<0.0001) were observed in the effect of the antimicrobial agents (clove extracts and antibiotics), and in the sensitivities of the bacterial species (P<0.0001) to the antimicrobial agents. Clove extracts had significant (P<0.001) activity with the acetone extract demonstrating highest activity followed by antibiotics and other extracts against tested bacteria. The zone of inhibition of clove extracts was ranged from 7.33 to 12.00 mm whereas in antibiotics, it was 0.00 to 11.67 mm. Of all the bacteria, Salmonella typhimurium was the most susceptible against all of the extracts as well as concentrations of clove, while low MIC (180 mgml-1) and MBC (680 mgml-1) of the extracts were observed against Shigella dysenteriae. Consequently, clove has a significant antidiarrheal activity and it could be used as an effective antibacterial agent, alternative to the use of antibiotics.
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Fig. 1. Percentage Inhibition of Mycelium growth of nanoparticles for A.niger MTCC 282.
Fig. 2. Percentage Inhibition of Mycelium growth of nanoparticles for F. oxysporum MTCC 284.
Current studies on metallic nanoparticles are being explored
and extensively investigated for potential antimicrobial
applications. The antimicrobial activity of the nanoparticles is
known to be a function of interaction between nanoparticle’s
higher surface area and microorganisms, i.e., large surface area of
the nanoparticles enhances microbes to carry out a broad range
of probable antimicrobial activities (Martinez-Gutierrez et al.,
2010).Various reports have demonstrated antimicrobial efficacy
against bacteria, viruses and eukaryotic microorganisms of various
NP materials, including silver (Adeli et al., 2013), copper (Cioffi
et al., 2005), titanium dioxide (Clarence et al., 2015), magnesium,
gold (Gu et al., 2003)and zinc oxide (Sui et al., 2013). In current
investigation, we have demonstrated the inhibitory action of sil-
ver, copper, zinc oxide and gold nanoparticles against pathogenic
fungi; Candida albicans MTCC 3017, Cryptococcus neoformans MTCC
1347, Aspergillus niger MTCC 282 and Fusarium oxysporum MTCC
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284. In addition, anti-mycelium activity of all four nanoparticles
was studied against A. niger MTCC 282 and F. oxysporum MTCC 284.
2. Materials and methods
2.1. Metal nanoparticles
Four different Biogenic nanoparticles; Silver (AgNPs) (Kelmani
et al., 2014), Copper (CuNPs) (Ashajyothi et al., 2014a,b), Zinc
oxide (ZnONPs) (Ashajyothi et al., 2014a,b) and Gold nanoparticles
(AuNPs) (Ashajyothi and Kelmani, 2014), were synthesized from
Enterococcus faecalis (Nonpathogenic) by extracellular method.
Organism was procured from Medical Biotechnology and Phage
Therapy Laboratory (MBPT), Department of Biotechnology, Gul-
barga University, Gulbarga.
2.2. Fungal strains
C. albicans MTCC 3017, C. neoformans MTCC 1347, A. niger MTCC
282 and F. oxysporum MTCC 284 (Microbial Type Culture Collec-
tion and Gene Bank, Chandigarh, India) were used to evaluate the
antifungal and anti-mycelium activities of biogenic nanoparticles.
C. albicans MTCC 3017 and C. neoformans MTCC 1347 were main-
tained on Sabouraud Maltose Agar (HiMedia, Mumbai, India), A.
niger MTCC 282 and F. oxysporum MTCC 284 on Potato Dextrose
Agar (HiMedia, Mumbai, India), and subculture at least twice on
the same medium at 35 ◦C for 48–72 h prior to use in experiments
to ensure optimal growth.
2.3. Assay for antifungal activity
The in vitro antifungal activity of the nanoparticles was eval-
uated using modified disk diffusion method. Sabouraud Maltose
Agar (for C. albicans MTCC 3017 and C. neoformans MTCC 1347) and
Potato Dextrose Agar (for A. niger MTCC 282 and F. oxysporum MTCC
284) was dispensed into separate petri dishes and allowed to solid-
ify. Spores were recovered by gentle swabbing the surface of the
culture plates using a sterile cotton swab; later the swab was dipped
in 5 ml sterile saline containing 0.1% Tween 80 to suspend the
spores. Serial dilution of spore suspension was performed to adjust
the initial inoculum to 4 × 104 spores/ml using counting cham-
ber. In aseptic conditions, 0.1 ml of spore suspension (adjusted to
4 × 104 spores/ml) was pipette onto the agar plates and suspen-
sion was spread uniformly. (Doughari and Nuya, 2008). Agar wells
of 5 mm diameter were made with the help of a sterilized stain-
less steel cork borer. Aseptic conditions were maintained during
the loading of different concentrations (20, 40, 60, 80, 100 g/ml)
of nanoparticle on marked agar wells using micropipette and water
was considered as control. Plates were incubated at 37 ◦C for 48 and
72 h. The zone of inhibition was measured in mm.
2.4. Assay for anti-mycelium activity
Anti-mycelium activity was performed using standard amended
nutrient agar method (Tomasino and Hamilton, 2006).Different
concentrations of each nanoparticle type samples were added
to autoclaved and cooled PDA and Sabouraud Maltose Agar. The
homogeneous mixture was poured in sterilized petri dishes. Seven
days old culture of A. niger MTCC 282 and F. oxysporum MTCC
284 was placed in the center of petri plate in two separate plates.
Three replicate plates were used per treatment. Plates containing
mycelium disc without nanoparticle and plates containing antifun-
gal drug (Amphotericin B) were considered as positive and negative
controls, respectively. All plates were incubated at 28 ± 2 ◦C for 4-
7 days. Fungal growth was measured as percent mycelia inhibition
by the formula:
Anti-mycelium activity(%) = [(Dc − Dt)/Dc] × 100
where, Dc: Diameter of colony in the control (mm), Dt: Diameter of
colony in the treatment (mm)
2.5. Determination of minimum inhibitory concentration
The MIC of nanoparticles was determined using the broth dilu-
tion method with slight modifications. Different concentrations (2,
4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128 g/ml) of nanoparticles were added to the
10 ml of potato dextrose broth with culture and incubated at 25 ◦C
for 48–72 h. The MICs were recorded after 48 h and the absorbance
was read at 600 nm.
3. Results and discussion
3.1. Nanoparticles used
In our published reports, FeSEM (Field emission Scanning elec-
tron Microscopy) and EDX (energy-dispersive X-ray) analysis were
used to determine the morphology, shape and chemical compo-
sition of biogenic nanoparticles. FeSEM images of functionalized
silver nanoparticles synthesized from E. faecalis bacterial biomass
can be seen with core shell morphology of size 9–130 nm and
marginal variation in the particle size was observed. Negligible
amount of phosphorus and sodium elements were showed by EDX
analysis (Kelmani et al., 2014). However copper nanoparticles, were
spherical in shape with size ranging from 20 to 90 nm. In addition,
EDX spectrum gives for copper nanoparticles showed two types of
signal peaks, one was for copper atom and another for elemental
oxygen (Ashajyothi et al., 2014a,b). Biogenic ZnO nanoparticles size
was ranging from 16 to 96 nm. The EDX spectrum reports showed
strong signals of Zinc atoms, along with signals from Oxygen, Potas-
sium, Phosphorus, Sulphate and Chloride atoms. (Ashajyothi et al.,
2014a,b). Similarly, FeSEM analysis of gold nanoparticles showed
the size range from 20 to 70 nm and EDX spectrum provided
number of signals from various contaminants, viz. sodium, chlo-
rine, potassium, calcium and oxygen elements (Ashajyothi et al.,
2014a,b).
3.2. Antifungal activity of nanoparticles against different
pathogenic fungi
The antifungal activity of biogenic nanoparticles against
pathogenic fungi was investigated using standard antifungal drugs
like Amphotericin B, Fluconazole, whereas AgNPs, CuNPs, ZnONPs
and AuNPs were used as comparable drugs. Inhibition effect of all
four biogenic nanoparticles at different concentrations were esti-
mated against C. albicans MTCC 3017 C. neoformans MTCC 1347, A.
Niger MTCC 282 and F. oxysporum MTCC 284 for 72 h of incubation
as represented in Table 1.
Silver nanoparticles treated with 200 g/ml concentration
showed highest fungal growth inhibition in C. albicans MTCC 3017
and C. neoformans MTCC 1347. According to Kim et al., 2007; spher-
ical shaped AgNPs were reported as potent drug against C. Albicans
when compared with commercially available antifungal drugs. In
microorganisms, Ag+ forms complexes with nucleotide base pairs
of DNA and also proven to be a potentially inhibit DNAases (Wen Ru
et al., 2010). AgNPs at 100 g/ml showed 31 mm of zone inhibition
against F. oxysporum MTCC 284 and failed to inhibit the growth of A.
niger MTCC 282. According to our studies, biogenic gold nanoparti-
cles showed less effectiveness towards all four pathogenic fungi’s,
except for A. niger MTCC 282.
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Table 2
Percentage mycelium inhibition test of biogenic nanoparticles for pathogenic fungi’s for seven days of incubation.
Pathogenic fungi AgNPs 50 mg/ml (stock) CuNPs 50 mg/ml
(stock)
ZnONPs
50 mg/ml (stock)
AuNPs 50 mg/ml
(stock)
Antifungal drug
30 mcg/ml
(stock)
(Percentage Inhibition of Mycelium growth in Pathogenic fungi’s)
A. niger MTCC 282 60 g/ml 72.8% 51.6% 15.8% 5.5% 65.5%
F. oxysporum MTCC 284 60 g/ml 72.8% 34% 65% NI NI
(NI: no Inhibition).
Table 3
Optical density for minimum inhibitory concentration of nanoparticles and antibiotics for pathogenic fungi’s.
Pathogenic fungi AgNPs CuNPs ZnONPs AuNPs Antifungal drug
(g/ml) OD at 600 nm (g/ml) OD at 600 nm (g/ml) OD at 600 nm (g/ml) OD at 600 nm (g/ml) OD at 600 nm
Candida albicans MTCC 3017 8 −0.03 8 0.190 8 0.834 8 0.192 8 0.716
16 NP 16 −0.01 16 0.86 16 −0.02 16 0.72
32 NP 32 NP 32 0.87 32 NP 32 0.64
64 NP 64 NP 64 0.87 64 NP 64 0.62
128 NP 128 NP 128 0.86 128 NP 128 0.3
Cr. neoformans MTCC 1347 8 −0.02 8 0.224 8 0.857 8 0.224 8 0.806
16 NP 16 0.02 16 0.84 16 0.02 16 0.82
32 NP 32 NP 32 0.92 32 NP 32 0.82
64 NP 64 NP 64 0.93 64 NP 64 0.86
128 NP 128 NP 128 0.94 128 NP 128 0.72
A. niger MTCC 282 8 1.02 8 1.09 8 1.02 8 1.05 8 1.04
16 0.99 16 0.96 16 1.03 16 0.99 16 0.97
32 0.96 32 0.97 32 0.98 32 0.99 32 0.95
64 0.03 64 0.98 64 1.02 64 1.02 64 0.7
128 0.024 128 0.09 128 0.62 128 0.42 128 0.06
F. oxysporum MTCC 284 8 1.26 8 1.05 8 1.07 8 1.07 8 1.06
16 0.3 16 0.87 16 1.06 16 0.97 16 0.99
32 0.04 32 0.97 32 0.98 32 0.96 32 0.78
64 −0.02 64 1.22 64 1.05 64 0.44 64 1.02
128 0.01 128 0.04 128 0.42 128 −0.002 128 0.87
(AgNPs: silver nanoparticles, CuNPs: copper nanoparticles, ZnNPs: zinc nanoparticles, AuNPs: gold nanoparticles, NP: not performed).
Table 4
MIC level of biogenic nanoparticles and antibiotics for pathogenic fungi’s.
Sl No. Pathogenic Fungi MIC level of
AgNPs (g/ml)
MIC level of
CuNPs (g/ml)
MIC level of
ZnONPs (g/ml)
MIC level of
AuNPs (g/ml)
MIC level of
Antibiotics in
(mcg/ml)
01 Candida albicans MTCC 3017 08 08 08 ≥128 ≥128
02 Cr. neoformans MTCC 1347 08 16 08 ≥128 ≥128
03 A. niger MTCC 282 64 ≥128 ≥128 ≥128 ≥128
04 F. oxysporum MTCC 284 16 ≥128 ≥128 ≥128 ≥128
Recent studies on CuNPs demonstrated that antifungal activity
of nanoparticles has received more attention because of cost-
effectiveness when compared with of other metallic nanoparticles
(Prachi Kanhed et al., 2014). Advantage of cost effective nanoparti-
cles could offer the antifungal applications in human health issues.
Different concentrations such as 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 g/ml were
checked for antifungal activity. CuNPs revealed higher antifungal
activity with inhibition zone of 32, 30 mm at 50 g/ml for C. albicans
MTCC 3017 and C. neoformans MTCC 1347 respectively (Table 1).
CuNPs are not effective enough to inhibit A. niger MTCC 282 and F.
oxysporum MTCC 284.
Highly ionic nanoparticulate metal oxides such as zinc oxide
nanoparticles (ZnONPs) are unique in that they can be produced
with high surface areas and with unusual crystal structures (Lili
He et al., 2011). Reports were documented on the antibacterial
and antifungal activity of bulk ZnO powders. (Yamamoto 2001;
Sawai and Yoshikawa, 2004). In our studies, Zinc oxide nanopar-
ticles at 50 g/ml showed highest inhibition zone of 25 mm and
29 mm for C. albicans MTCC 3017 and C. neoformans MTCC 1347
respectively. Amphotericin B, the standard antifungal agent has
showed the highest activity of 14 mm and 10 mm zone diameter
of inhibition against A. niger MTCC 282 and C. albicans MTCC 3017
respectively. C. neoformans MTCC 1347 showed 10 mm zone of inhi-
bition for Fluconazole antifungal agent and F. oxysporum MTCC 284
was resistant to amphotericin B.
3.3. Assay for anti-mycelium activity
Fungi used in this study are pathogenic and causative drugs of
various mycotic infections. Our results of the anti-mycelium activ-
ity assay showed, silver nanoparticles are most effective against
pathogenic fungi. Significant mycelium inhibition was recorded for
A. niger MTCC 282 and F. oxysporum MTCC 284 at 60 g/ml (Per-
centage of anti-mycelium activity is 72.8%). In A. niger MTCC 282
65.5% of inhibition was recorded for standard antifungal agent at
30mcg/ml of optimum concentration (Table 2, Fig. 1) and F. oxys-
porum MTCC 284 highly resistant towards gold nanoparticles and
standard antifungal agent (Table 2, Fig. 2).
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3.4. Minimum inhibitory concentration
Tables 3 and 4 shows the results of minimum inhibitory con-
centration (MIC) along with their optical density values at 600 nm
of nanoparticles and the standard antifungal drugs. Results shows,
MIC values for the silver, copper and zinc oxide nanoparticles with
the least values of 8 g/ml against C. albicans MTCC 3017 and C.
neoformans MTCC 1347, when experimental range was between
4 and 8 g/ml. In addition, silver nanoparticles showed the high-
est MIC values of 64 g/ml and 16 g/ml against A. niger MTCC
282 and F. oxysporum MTCC 284 respectively. MIC values of stan-
dard antifungal drugs and gold nanoparticles ranged between 64
to ≥128 g/ml against all four pathogenic fungi. For C. neoformans
MTCC 1347, MIC values of copper and zinc oxide nanoparticles
recorded for 16 g/ml and 8 g/ml respectively. Highest MIC value
for copper and zinc oxide nanoparticles ranged above 128 g/ml
concentration for both A.niger MTCC 282 and F. oxysporum MTCC
284. The comparative study between biogenic nanoparticles and
standard antifungal drugs showed, silver, copper and zinc oxide
nanoparticles are more potential as compared to antifungal drugs.
Thus, highlighting the fungicidal efficiency of biogenic nanoparti-
cles against pathogenic fungi.
Our experimental reports showed all three nanoparticles
including AgNPs, CuNPs and ZnONPs exhibits acceptable antifun-
gal activity and greater mycelium inhibition action against spore
forming fungi. This observation directly states, the fungicidal action
of all three nanoparticles completely depends on their chemical
properties.
4. Conclusion
The results indicated the antifungal efficacy of bio-synthesized
silver, copper and zinc oxide nanoparticles showed promising
and most effective approach against the conventional fungicides.
In summary, all nanoparticles excluding AuNPs, are potentially
effective against pathogenic fungi when compared to standard anti-
fungal drugs. Another significance of this study, nanoparticles were
more effective in inhibiting mycelium growth in fungi at variable
concentration. MIC results showed, lower concentrations of bio-
genic NPs inhibited the tested fungal growth. These results were
confirmed by Broth dilution method. The lowest MICs of AgNPs,
CuNPs and ZnONPs for C. albicans MTCC 3017 and C. neoformans
MTCC 1347 were found to be ≤8 g/ml and ≤16 g/ml for A. niger
MTCC 282 and F. oxysporum MTCC 284, respectively. Experimental
outputs prove antifungal drugs from eco-friendly sources could be
the possible approach for developing cost-effective and safe anti-
fungal drugs. Also could provide applications in treating systemic
and superficial mycotic infections as well as in management of
antifungal-drug resistance pathogenic fungi.
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors’ contributions
All authors contributed to the design and implementation of
this study. Dr. Kelmani Chandrakanth R and Ashajyothi C, con-
ducted the all experiments in Medical Biotechnology and Phage
therapy Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Gulbarga Uni-
versity, Gulbarga. All authors contributed to the review of study, in
discussing results, manuscript preparation, final review and data
analysis presentation.
Acknowledgment
Authors are grateful to the Department of Science and Technol-
ogy (DST-INSPIRE fellowship) New Delhi, for supporting through
funding the project and Department of Biotechnology, Gulbarga
University, Gulbarga for providing the facilities for pursuing the
research work at the Department. We would like to thank Har-
ish Handral, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore,
Singapore for their contribution in revising and rewriting the
manuscript.
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