Antimicrobial Studies

Systematic analysis of antimicrobial activity, phytochemistry, and in silico molecular interaction of selected essential oils and their formulations from different Indian spices against foodborne bacteria.

Indian spice essential oils such as cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and bay leaves exhibit antibacterial properties, with cinnamon and a cardamom-cinnamon blend being the most effective. Cinnamon oil's active compounds bind to bacterial proteins, increasing susceptibility to the oil, making these oils potential weapons against foodborne pathogens.

AntimicrobialPhytochemistry Cinnamomum tamalaCinnamomum zeylanicumSyzygium aromaticum
Gupta N et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22480
PubMed:
38107328

Investigation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Chenopodium album extracts and their effects on gentamicin nephrotoxicity in rats.

This study found that extracts of aerial parts (CAE) prepared with different solvents showed antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. The ethanol extract protected against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity, reducing renal damage. CAE could be used as a supportive treatment for nephrotoxicity in humans.

AntimicrobialImmunology Chenopodium album
Akbaş P et al (2023).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.3733
PubMed:
38107094

Evaluation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles biosynthesized with Ziziphus spina-christi leaf extracts.

Green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using an aqueous leaf extract show strong antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. ZnO-NPs have potential as antimicrobial agents against various bacteria and fungi.

AntimicrobialImmunology Ziziphus spina-christi
Shnawa BH et al (2023).
J Environ Sci Health C Toxicol Carcinog.
DOI:
10.1080/26896583.2023.2293443
PubMed:
38105670

Biogenic synthesis of dopamine/carboxymethyl cellulose/TiO(2) nanoparticles using Psidium guajava leaf extract with enhanced antimicrobial and anticancer activities.

Researchers synthesized titanium oxide (TiO) and dopamine (DA)/carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-doped TiO nanoparticles (NPs) using Psidium guajava leaf extract. The NPs showed larger zones of inhibition against pathogens and higher anticancer activity compared to TiO NPs. These findings suggest the potential of DA/CMC/TiO NPs for various applications.

AntimicrobialCancerNeuroscience Psidium guajava
Ganapathy K et al (2023).
Bioprocess Biosyst Eng.
DOI:
10.1007/s00449-023-02954-6
PubMed:
38103080

Phytochemical profile and antimicrobial activity of essential oils from two Syzygium species against selected oral pathogens.

Essential oils from Syzygium samarangense and Syzygium malaccense were extracted and tested for their ability to fight oral pathogens. This study explores the potential of these oils for treating tooth infections and toothache.

AntimicrobialPhytochemistry Syzygium malaccense
Salem SS et al (2023).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-023-04277-1
PubMed:
38087292

Antimicrobial constituents from the leaves of Hibiscus tiliaceus L.

Scientists isolated two new megastigmane derivatives (methyl-tiliaceates A and B), along with four known metabolites, from the leaves of L. These compounds showed selective inhibition against specific strains of pathogenic microorganisms.

Antimicrobial Hibiscus tiliaceus
Trung VT et al (2023).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2023.2293137
PubMed:
38084396

Antifungal Activity of Bulgarian Rose Damascena Oil against Vaginitis-Causing Opportunistic Fungi.

Bulgarian rose damascena oil has effective antifungal activity against common opportunistic fungal pathogens, including Candida species. It also shows better inhibitory effects and induces cell death. This oil could be developed for novel therapies against vaginitis-causing fungal infections.

Antimicrobial Origanum vulgare
Lee Y et al (2023).
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:
10.1155/2023/5054865
PubMed:
38074845

Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity and Cytotoxic Effect of Nigella sativa, Syzygium aromaticum, and Allium cepa Formulation for Use As Antimicrobial Gel or Mouthwash.

Researchers studied the combined effects of black cumin, clove, and onion extracts and found that they possess various medicinal properties. This combination could be beneficial for therapeutic purposes.

Antimicrobial Syzygium aromaticum
Begum NF et al (2023).
Cureus.
DOI:
10.7759/cureus.48549
PubMed:
38074008
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