Antimicrobial Studies

The Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Avena fatua Extract: Antifungal Activity against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici.

Scientists used plant extracts to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and tested their antifungal activity against a fungal plant pathogen. The AgNPs showed significant antifungal activity and the study suggests using plant extracts for green synthesis of AgNPs as a sustainable and effective approach for plant protection.

Antimicrobial Avena fatua
Qureshi AK et al (2023).
Pathogens.
DOI:
10.3390/pathogens12101247
PubMed:
37887762

Microfluidic-based nanoemulsion of Ocimum basilicum extract: Constituents, stability, characterization, and potential biomedical applications for improved antimicrobial and anticancer properties.

A study analyzed O. basilicum extract and its nanoemulsion formulation, finding 22 components including Caryophyllene and Naringenin. The nanoemulsion showed potential for biomedical applications, with sustained release, low toxicity, and enhanced anticancer and antimicrobial properties. More research is needed for optimization and efficacy.

AntimicrobialCancer Ocimum basilicum
Ahmad I et al (2023).
Microsc Res Tech.
DOI:
10.1002/jemt.24444
PubMed:
37877737

Assessment of antimicrobial activity and In Vitro wound healing potential of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized with Capparis spinosa extract.

This study tested the antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesized from Capparis spinosa L. extract. The NPs inhibited Gram-positive bacteria and promoted faster wound healing with reduced inflammation and increased antioxidant levels. Potential applications in wound healing.

Antimicrobial Capparis spinosa
Sezen S et al (2023).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-023-30417-8
PubMed:
37872332

Green Synthesis of Nickel Oxide NPs Incorporating Carbon Dots for Antimicrobial Activities.

A composite of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO NPs) and carbon dots (C-dots) was synthesized using plant leaf extract and citric acid. It showed strong antimicrobial effects against bacterial and fungal strains, making it potentially useful in lab settings.

Antimicrobial Croton macrostachyus
Etefa HF, Nemera DJ and Dejene FB (2023).
ACS Omega.
DOI:
10.1021/acsomega.3c05204
PubMed:
37867704

A comparative analysis of phytochemicals, metal ions, volatile metabolites in heart wood, stem bark and leaves of Salix alba L. along with invitro antioxidant, antacid, antimicrobial activities for sake of environment conservation by substitution of stem bark with leaf.

Salix alba L. leaves are abundant in micronutrients, essential metals, possess strong antibacterial activity and higher antacid activity compared to stem bark and heartwood.

AntimicrobialCardiologyImmunology Salix alba
Gandhi Y et al (2023).
Chem Biodivers.
DOI:
10.1002/cbdv.202301234
PubMed:
37867394

The antifungal metabolites isolated from maize endophytic fungus fusarium sp. induced by OSMAC strategy.

Scientists discovered six new sesquiterpenes (1-7) and one new sesquiterpenoid (3) from Fusarium sp. in different media. Compounds 1, 2, 6/7, 12, and 16 showed potent antifungal activity against Alternaria alternata, suggesting potential for developing agrochemicals.

Antimicrobial Coffea arabica
Sun J et al (2023).
Fitoterapia.
DOI:
10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105710
PubMed:
37866423

Modeling the Antiviral Activity of Ginkgo Biloba Polyphenols Against Variola: In Silico Exploration of Inhibitory Candidates for Vartmpk and Hsstmpk Enzymes.

This study used modeling to evaluate the antiviral properties of Ginkgo biloba extracts against variola, a dangerous disease with potential for bioterrorism. Discovering effective and safe antiviral therapies is crucial due to the global threat and increasing spread of variola.

Antimicrobial Ginkgo biloba
Hamdani S, Bouchentouf S and Allali H (2023).
Curr Drug Discov Technol.
DOI:
10.2174/0115701638261541230922095853
PubMed:
37861017

Enhancement of the anti-microbial activity of Mentha spicata essential oil on storage by glycerosomes.

Researchers prepared glycerosomes of an essential oil (EO) to improve its stability and solubility. The optimized EO-loaded glycerosomes showed sustained release and enhanced antibacterial effects, making them a potential solution for food and clinical industries.

AntimicrobialPhytochemistry Mentha spicata
Taheri SL and Varshosaz J (2023).
Food Sci Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.1007/s10068-023-01301-5
PubMed:
37860731
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