Antimicrobial Studies

Evaluation of hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, skin irritation and allergy, and antimicrobial properties of active fraction from the ethanol extract of Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Rob.

Study explored the medicinal uses of Chromolaena odorata herb. It is effective against leech bites, wounds, burns, infections, and dental issues in tropical areas. Consider for potential treatments in your lab.

Li HF et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
38740109

Strain-specific Recovery of S. sonnei from Artificially Contaminated Baby Carrots: Enhancing Food-safety Investigations with a Customized Shigella Detection Method Based on Genomically predicted Antibiotic Resistance Traits.

Researchers developed strain-specific enrichment media based on AMR features to improve Shigella recovery from outbreak-associated foods. Custom selective enrichment improved Shigella recovery, aiding in foodborne shigellosis outbreak investigations.

Yao L et al (2024).
J Food Prot.
PubMed:
38734413

An In Vitro Study on the Cytotoxic, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Properties of Yamogenin-A Plant Steroidal Saponin and Evaluation of Its Mechanism of Action in Gastric Cancer Cells.

Yamogenin from plants has strong cytotoxic effects on gastric cancer cells, induces apoptosis via multiple pathways, and has moderate antioxidant properties. It may be a promising option for treating and preventing gastric cancers.

Stefanowicz-Hajduk J et al (2024).
Int J Mol Sci.
PubMed:
38731847

Fenugreek seed mucilage-based active edible films for extending fresh fruit shelf life: Antimicrobial and physicochemical properties.

Researchers extracted and analyzed fenugreek seed mucilage for its antimicrobial properties. They developed biofilms with rosemary oil, improving shelf life of apples. Potential for eco-friendly food packaging.

Lindi AM et al (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
38723815

Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, and Antimicrobial Activity of the Kalanchoe pinnata and Piper longum Formulation Against Oral Pathogens.

Formulation of and shows strong antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. Could be alternative to pharmaceuticals for oral health.

Anandan J and Shanmugam R (2024).
Cureus.
PubMed:
38721202

Antimicrobial, Herbicidal and pesticidal potential of Tunisian eucalyptus species: Chemoprofiling and biological evaluation.

Researchers analyzed essential oils from five trees in Tunisia, finding unique compositions with potential phytotoxic and antibacterial properties. The oils showed inhibitory effects on biofilm formation and enzyme activity, suggesting potential agricultural and medicinal applications.

Khedhri S et al (2024).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
38720723

Peptide-Membrane Docking and Molecular Dynamic Simulation of In Silico Detected Antimicrobial Peptides from Portulaca oleracea's Transcriptome.

Researchers identified potential antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) from Portulaca oleracea using computational methods. One candidate (PO2) showed promise in penetrating E. coli and S. aureus membranes, suggesting it could be a valuable tool against multidrug-resistant infections.

Hasannejad-Asl B et al (2024).
Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins.
PubMed:
38704476