Antimicrobial Studies

Exploration of the in vitro Antiviral Effects and the Active Components of Changyanning Tablets Against Enterovirus 71.

Study tested CYN tablets against EV71 virus in lab setting to determine antiviral effects and active ingredients. Important for potential new antiviral treatment development.

Antimicrobial Liquidambar formosana
Ge Q et al (2024).
Drug Des Devel Ther.
DOI:
10.2147/DDDT.S444625
PubMed:
38450095

Phytochemical profiling of Striga asiatica; characterisation and anti-microbial assessment of the isolates.

Researchers isolated a new compound () and 12 known compounds from a plant. The compounds were tested for antimalarial and antimicrobial activity. Chryseriol and apigenin showed promise against MRSA.

AntimicrobialPhytochemistry Striga asiatica
Elbermawi A et al (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2024.2325588
PubMed:
38449104

Antimicrobial Activity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Ocimum Tenuiflorum and Ocimum Gratissimum Herbal Formulation Against Oral Pathogens.

TL;DR: Scientists used green methods to create zinc oxide nanoparticles that effectively inhibited oral pathogens. Candida albicans was most sensitive, indicating potential selectivity. This research shows promise for using these nanoparticles in oral health.

Antimicrobial Ocimum gratissimumOcimum tenuiflorum
Varghese RM, S AK and Shanmugam R (2024).
Cureus.
DOI:
10.7759/cureus.53562
PubMed:
38445144

Zein and tannic acid hybrid particles improving physical stability, controlled release properties, and antimicrobial activity of cinnamon essential oil loaded Pickering emulsions.

Tannic acid and cinnamon essential oil loaded Pickering emulsion improves food preservation with enhanced stability and antimicrobial activity. Ideal for co-loading multiple agents for effective delivery system.

AntimicrobialPhytochemistry Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Fan S et al (2024).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138512
PubMed:
38428085

Discovery of New Antimicrobial Metabolites in the Coculture of Medicinal Mushrooms.

Coculture extracts of SY630 with SY341 or SY1001 improved antifungal activity. New compounds discovered, some show comparable activity to fluconazole/nystatin. Isolated sphingolipids downregulate ergosterol biosynthesis, a promising mechanism against antibiotic-resistant fungi.

Antimicrobial Trametes versicolor
Ji L et al (2024).
J Agric Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1021/acs.jafc.3c09476
PubMed:
38425052

Endophytic streptomyces sp. MSARE05 isolated from roots of Peanut plant produces a novel antimicrobial compound.

Endophytic Streptomyces sp. MSARE05 from peanut roots inhibits bacterial growth. Study characterizes strain and antimicrobial compound. Potential for new antibiotics.

Antimicrobial Arachis hypogaea
Islam MM et al (2024).
J Appl Microbiol.
DOI:
10.1093/jambio/lxae051
PubMed:
38419296

In vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, essential oil composition, and in silico molecular modeling analysis of secondary metabolites from roots of Verbascum sinaiticum.

Researchers identified compounds in plant with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Root extracts showed potential against bacteria and free radicals. Further investigation recommended for medicinal use.

AntimicrobialImmunologyPhytochemistry Verbascum sinaiticum
Tegegn G et al (2024).
Z Naturforsch C J Biosci.
DOI:
10.1515/znc-2023-0157
PubMed:
38414256

Olive oil nanoemulsion containing curcumin: antimicrobial agent against multidrug-resistant bacteria.

Nanoemulsions containing curcumin showed stable characteristics and antibacterial effects against resistant bacteria, enhancing ceftazidime activity and inhibiting biofilm formation. Promising for future clinical trials against multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections.

Antimicrobial Curcuma longa
Confessor MVA et al (2024).
Appl Microbiol Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.1007/s00253-024-13057-x
PubMed:
38413482
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