[Objective] This study was conducted to investigate the application of nanometallic materials in inhibiting Agrobacteriurn contamination in genetic transformation of Anthurium. [Method] Different nanometallic material...[Objective] This study was conducted to investigate the application of nanometallic materials in inhibiting Agrobacteriurn contamination in genetic transformation of Anthurium. [Method] Different nanometallic materials were added into Agrobacterium medium and Anthurium callus medium, to investigate the effects of their effects on Agrobacterium growth, callus growth and differentiation, and Agrobacterium contamination. [Result] Among the 4 nanometallic materials, NanoAg-2 showed a significant inhibitory effect on the growth of Agrobacterium, with a minimal inhibitory concentration of 25 mg/L. Even for the Anthurium calli or transgenic material contaminated by the Agrobacterium, a good antibacterial effect could be achieved after treating with 25 mg/L NanoAg-2 for 1 d with oscillation, the antibacterial rate reached 100%, and the Anthurium calli could grow and differentiate normally. [Conclusioa] NanoAg-2 could effectively inhibit Agrobacterium contamination, and its an- tibacterial effect is significantly better than cephalosporin and carbenicillin.展开更多
Onion(Allium cepa L.)is a common biennial herb,and contains allicin compounds which can kill harmful microorganism.The antibacterial effects of raw and mature onion juice of purple,yellow and white-skinned onions at d...Onion(Allium cepa L.)is a common biennial herb,and contains allicin compounds which can kill harmful microorganism.The antibacterial effects of raw and mature onion juice of purple,yellow and white-skinned onions at different concentrations on Escherichia coli(E.coli)and Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)were studied.There were differences among the antibacterial effects of raw and mature onion juice of purple,yellow and white-skinned onions at different concentrations.What was more,the antibacterial effects of raw onion juice were better than those of the mature one.The antibacterial effects of high concentration onion juice were better than those of the low one.The content of the total flavonoids in raw purple onion was higher than that in mature onion,and reached extremely significant levels in 50%,75%and 100%,respectively.Through comparison,it was found that onion juice of purple-skinned had the best suppression effects on S.aureus(gram-positive bacterium)and E.coli(gram-negative bacterium),and gram-positive bacterium had better suppression effects than gram-negative bacterium.It wound provide the basis about bioactive function and antibacterial drugs.展开更多
[Objectives] To study the antibacterial and antioxidant effects of chlorogenic acid extracts of Gynura procumbens,Lonicera japonica,and Eucommia ulmoides leaves,and provide a reference for their usage as natural food ...[Objectives] To study the antibacterial and antioxidant effects of chlorogenic acid extracts of Gynura procumbens,Lonicera japonica,and Eucommia ulmoides leaves,and provide a reference for their usage as natural food preservatives and antioxidants. [Methods]The disc diffusion method was applied to study the antibacterial activity of chlorogenic acid extracts of G. procumbens,L. japonica,and E. ulmoides leaves against several common pathogens. In the antioxidant effects,study was carried out on the anti-lipid peroxidation,reducing capacity,and DPPH free radical scavenging capacity of chlorogenic acid extracts of G. procumbens,L. japonica,and E. ulmoides leaves,respectively.[Results]Three chlorogenic acid extracts had strong inhibitory effects on bacteria,especially the inhibition on Staphylococcus aureus. At the concentration of 100 mg/m L,the bacteriostatic ring of chlorogenic acid extracts of G. procumbens,L. japonica,and E. ulmoides leaves reached 21. 4,23. 6 and 24. 7 mm respectively. Besides,these chlorogenic acid extracts had significant inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli and Salmonella,but the inhibitory effect on the yeast was not obvious; the antibacterial intensity of antibacterial compounds was chlorogenic acid extracts of E. ulmoides > chlorogenic acid extracts of L. japonica > chlorogenic acid extracts of G. procumbens. Among these three chlorogenic acid extracts,the chlorogenic acid extracts of E. ulmoides had higher anti-lipid peroxidation,reducing capacity,and DPPH free radical scavenging capacity than other two chlorogenic acid extracts. [Conclusions] This paper reveals that among chlorogenic acid extracts of G. procumbens,L. japonica,and E. ulmoides leaves,the chlorogenic acid extracts of E. ulmoides leaves have a stronger antibacterial activity and antioxidant activity.展开更多
Curcumin (curcumin 1, 7-double (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) -1, 6-hepadiene-3, 5-diketone) is a natural compound containing dione structure (C21H20O6), with anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-virus, an...Curcumin (curcumin 1, 7-double (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) -1, 6-hepadiene-3, 5-diketone) is a natural compound containing dione structure (C21H20O6), with anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-virus, anti-infection and other pharmacological activities. In recent years, the domestic and foreign scientists to its structure of the modified compound research results emerge one after another. In this paper, the design and synthesis of curcumin analogues and their antibacterial activities were reviewed, which provided a reference for the study of new curcumin analogues and their antibacterial activities.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to observe the antibacterial effect of nano-scale Titanium dioxide on parasitic bacterium of Nanfeng Citrus in storage period.[Method] Nano-scale Titanium dioxide was prepared by dibutyl phthal...[Objective] The aim was to observe the antibacterial effect of nano-scale Titanium dioxide on parasitic bacterium of Nanfeng Citrus in storage period.[Method] Nano-scale Titanium dioxide was prepared by dibutyl phthalate through sol-gel method under anhydrous conditions,and orthogonal experiment was used to determine optimum conditions for nano-scale Titanium dioxide preparation,and structure characterization of nano-scale Titanium dioxide was carried out by X-Ray diffractometer.Oxford cup method was used to explore inhibition effect of nano-scale Titanium dioxide suspension on the activity of normal parasitic bacterium of Nanfeng Citrus.Simultaneously,the empirical preservation test was carried out.[Result] The average diameter of nano-scale Titanium dioxide powder attained to 14.6 nm,actual average yield could reach 90.83% with RSD（Relative Standard Deviation）of 0.86%.[Conclusion] Nano-scale Titanium dioxide had good antibacterial effect on the parasitic bacterium of Nanfeng Citrus in storage period.展开更多
Full polysaccharide crosslinked-chitosan membranes were prepared by crosslinking of chitosan with chitosan dialdehyde followed by reduction with sodium borohydride. Partially oxidized chitosan, generated from periodat...Full polysaccharide crosslinked-chitosan membranes were prepared by crosslinking of chitosan with chitosan dialdehyde followed by reduction with sodium borohydride. Partially oxidized chitosan, generated from periodate oxidation of chitosan, was used as a crosslinker. The modulus values and elongation at break were increased with increasing the crosslinker weight ratio. The rheological measurements showed that depolymerization of chitosan can take place rapidly in the presence of the oxidizing agent. The weight reduction of crosslinked-chitosan membrane after 12 h, at pH = 4 and pH = 2 was found to be 85.0% and 90.0%, respectively. The structure of the crosslinked-chitosan and the silver nanocomposite were confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and thermogravimetric analysis （TGA）. Transmission electron microscopy （TEM） reveals the presence of well-separated Ag nanoparticles with diameters in the range of 4-10 nm. The silver ion loading increases with increasing the silver ion concentration, and decreasing the crosslink density. The MBC/MIC ratio of 2.0, 2.0, and 1.0 was achieved for E. coli, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa, respectively.展开更多
[Objective] This study was conducted to screen a synergistic biological fungicide complex to control Fusarium wilt, reducing the use of chemical pesticides. [Method] The inhibitory effects of Bacil us subtilis DJ-6 an...[Objective] This study was conducted to screen a synergistic biological fungicide complex to control Fusarium wilt, reducing the use of chemical pesticides. [Method] The inhibitory effects of Bacil us subtilis DJ-6 and pyraclostrobin alone or in combination at five ratios against Fusarium oxysporum were detected by mea-suring mycelium growth rate in laboratory tests. The growth promotion and disease control effect of combined or single use of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2 ×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP at 1∶1 000, 1∶2 000 and 1∶3 000 dilutions were detected in field trials. [Result] The EC50 values of combined use of B. subtilis DJ-6 and pyra-clostrobin at ratios of 1∶1, 1∶2, 1∶3, 1∶4 and 1∶5 against F. oxysporum were 5.311 5, 4.008 6, 3.570 6, 3.350 9 and 3.218 9 μg/ml, with the synergistic ratios （SR） of 2.28, 1.77, 1.53, 1.64, 1.11, among which the synergetic effect at 1∶1 was the best. The fungicidal activity of pyraclostrobin was greater than that of B. subtilis DJ-6 in laboratory tests. Field trials revealed that al the 1∶1 000, 1∶2 000 and 1∶3 000 dilu-tions of 20% pyraclostrobin·2×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP in combination, 1∶1 000 dilution of 1 ×1012 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP and 1∶2 000 dilution of 250 g/L pyra-clostrobin EC promoted the growth of strawberry by increasing plant height, leaf petiole, leaf blade area and stem diameter. Among them, the treatments with 1∶1 000 and 1∶2 000 of 20% pyraclostrobin · 2×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP in combina-tion had better effects than other treatments. The control effects of al the treat-ments were measured 30 and 80 d after fungicide application. The control effects of 1∶1 000 dilution of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 in combina-tion were up to 100% and 93.11%, which were higher than those in al other treat-ments. The second highest control effects were found in the treatment with 1∶ 2 000 dilution of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 in combination, they were 92.49% and 86.49%, higher than those in other treatments except the 1∶1 000 dilution of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2 ×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 in combination. The control effects of 1∶3 000 dilution of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 in combination were 82.61% and 72.42%, higher than those in treatment with 1∶1 000 dilution of 1×1012 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP, but lower than those in treat-ment with 1∶2 000 dilution of 25% pyraclostrobin EC. [Conclusion] Al the results re-vealed that the combination use of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2 ×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP at 1∶1 000 to 1∶2 000 dilution had better control effect against strawberry Fusarium wilt.展开更多
Design of artificial ligaments possessing both osteogenic activity and antibacterial effect that promotes ligament-bone healing and prevents bacterial infection in bone tunnels for anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)recon...Design of artificial ligaments possessing both osteogenic activity and antibacterial effect that promotes ligament-bone healing and prevents bacterial infection in bone tunnels for anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)reconstruction remains a significant challenge.In this study,black tantalic oxide(BTO)submicro-particles with oxygen vacancies and structure defects were fabricated by using traditional white tan-talic oxide(WTO)through magnesium thermal reduction(MTR)method,and BTO was coated on polyetheretherketone(PEEK)fibers(PKF),which were woven into fabrics(PBT)as artificial ligaments.PBT with BTO coating exhibited excellent photothermal performance,which possessed not only antibac-terial effects in vitro but also anti-infective ability in vivo.PBT with optimized surface properties(e.g.,submicro-topography and hydrophilicity)not only significantly facilitated rat bone mesenchymal stem cells(BMSC)responses(e.g.,proliferation and osteogenic differentiation)in vitro but also stimulated new bone formation for ligament-bone healing in vivo.The presence of oxygen vacancies and structure de-fects in BTO did not change the surface properties and osteogenic activity of BPT while displaying an outstanding photothermal antibacterial effect.In summary,BPT with osteogenic activity and photother-mal antibacterial effect promoted bone regeneration and prevented bacterial infection,thereby promoting ligament-bone healing.Therefore,PBT would have tremendous potential as a novel artificial ligament for ACL reconstruction.展开更多
Surface functionalization of magnesium(Mg)alloys is desired to obtain the surfaces with both improved corrosion resistance and antibacterial property.A corrosion-resistant and antimicrobial coating was prepared on Mg ...Surface functionalization of magnesium(Mg)alloys is desired to obtain the surfaces with both improved corrosion resistance and antibacterial property.A corrosion-resistant and antimicrobial coating was prepared on Mg alloy surface by layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly of chitosan(CHI)and poly-L-glutamic acid(PGA)by electrostatic attraction.The functionalized surfaces of the Mg alloys were characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM),Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy and electrochemical tests.The bactericidal activity of the samples against Staphylococcus aureus was assessed by the zone of plate-counting method.The obtained coating on the Mg alloy substrates exhibits good corrosion resistance and antibacterial performance.展开更多
Antibacterial effect of cinnamon oil combined with thyme or clove oil was studied in this paper. Agar dilution method was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations （MICs） of the essential oils （EOs） ...Antibacterial effect of cinnamon oil combined with thyme or clove oil was studied in this paper. Agar dilution method was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations （MICs） of the essential oils （EOs） of cinnamon, thyme, and clove oil against three Gram-positive bacteria （Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus）, and two Gramnegative bacteria （Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium）. The results showed that cinnamon was a promising antibacterial substance with MIC ranged from 0.1 to 0.4 μL mL^-1 for the five bacterial species. Agar dilution checkerboard method was used to test the combined antibacterial effect of cinnamon oil with thyme or clove oil. Combination of cinnamon and thyme oil showed an additive effect against all selected bacteria, and combination of cinnamon and clove oil displayed an additive effect against B. subtilis, B. cereus, S. aureus, and an indifferent effect against E. coli and S. typhimurium. Furthermore, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry （GC-MS） measurement was used to analyze the components of the EOs, and the main components of cinnamon, thyme, and clove were cinnamaldehyde, thymol, carvacrol and p-cymene, and eugenol, respectively.展开更多
Contamination resulting from microbial adhesion on magnesium alloys is very common in many applications. Self-assembly technology was employed to prepare an antibacterial composite coating by fixing silver nanoparticl...Contamination resulting from microbial adhesion on magnesium alloys is very common in many applications. Self-assembly technology was employed to prepare an antibacterial composite coating by fixing silver nanoparticles （AgNPs） onto the surface of magnesium alloys. The AgNPs were immobilized on the surface of 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane （APTMS）-modified magnesium alloy AZ31 （APTMS/Mg） through electrosta- tic inter-attraction between partially protonated amino groups and negatively charged citrate-capped AgNPs, resulting in the AgNPs attached APTMS/Mg （AgNPs/APTMS/Mg） substrate. The prepared Ag colloid and functionalized AZ31 alloy were characterized by ultraviolet-visible （UV-vis） spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and electrochemical methods. Finally, the bactericidal activity of AgNPs/APTMS/Mg substrate against Escherichia coli was assessed by the inhibition zone. The results demonstrated that Si-O-Si covalent bonds existed on the substrate with the formation of inorganic Si-O-Mg bonds. AgNPs were immobilized and well-dispersed, forming a uniform submonolayer on the silane film in two dimensions. The AgNPs/APTMS-pretreated AZ31 alloys exhibited better corrosion resistance and excellent antibacterial performance.展开更多
Excellent antibacterial performance of polyaniline （PAni） against Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus microorganisms has been demonstrated under both dark and visible light conditions. The elect...Excellent antibacterial performance of polyaniline （PAni） against Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus microorganisms has been demonstrated under both dark and visible light conditions. The electrostatic adherence between the PAni molecules and the bacteria may play a very important role for the antibacterial reaction of the PAni. As a result of our investigation, conducting PAni and its composites/blends are believed to be useful as a new type of antibacterial agent, self-clean as well as multifunctional material for improving the human health and living environment.展开更多
ObjectiveTo evaluate the antibacterial effect and physicochemical properties of essential oil of Zataria multiflora Boiss.MethodsAntibacterial activity of essential oil of Zataria multiflora Boiss was assessed by agar...ObjectiveTo evaluate the antibacterial effect and physicochemical properties of essential oil of Zataria multiflora Boiss.MethodsAntibacterial activity of essential oil of Zataria multiflora Boiss was assessed by agar disc diffusion and minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC) was tested by E test.ResultsThe essential oil of Zataria multiflora Boiss was effective on pathogenic bacteria particularly Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). The MIC values of the target cultures ranged from 0.39 mg/mL to 1.56 mg/mL. The physicochemical properties like effects of pH, temperature, detergents, and enzymes on the activity of essential oil from Zataria multiflora Boiss were also determined. The essential oil was quite stable to temperature as tested against S. aureus and Escherichia coli (E. coli). The essential oil was very stable over a wide range of pH. The antibacterial activity of essential oil was insensitive to various protein-denaturing detergents (Such as Tween 80, Tween 20, Triton 100, etc.) and enzymes (namely proteinase K, trypsin, lipase, and lysosyme).ConclusionsA potential use of the essential oil from Zataria multiflora Boiss is suggested. More studies including further purification, mass spectra, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and evaluation of toxicity are needed for confirmation of this suggestion.展开更多
Zinc and cerium carried zirconium phosphates （Zn-Ce/ZrPs） were prepared by exchanging zinc and cerium cations into sodium zirconium phosphate （NaZrP） through the ion-exchange method and characterized by X-ray diff...Zinc and cerium carried zirconium phosphates （Zn-Ce/ZrPs） were prepared by exchanging zinc and cerium cations into sodium zirconium phosphate （NaZrP） through the ion-exchange method and characterized by X-ray diffraction（XRD）, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDX） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. Furthermore, the specific surface area, zeta potential and antibacterial activity were tested. The results showed that Zn-Ce/ZrPs were with hexagonal crystal system, and the surface area of Zn-Ce/ZrPs increased much more than that of NaZrP. Zn-Ce/ZrPs showed obvious synergetic antibacterial effect, and have the potential to be used as antibacterial agents in environmental control.展开更多
Objective： To study and analyze the antibacterial effects of different extracts from Radix Isatis. Methods： Staphylococcus aureus was used as the studied object in the experiment. Antibacterial effects of extracts f...Objective： To study and analyze the antibacterial effects of different extracts from Radix Isatis. Methods： Staphylococcus aureus was used as the studied object in the experiment. Antibacterial effects of extracts from Radix Isatis were observed by thermocalrimetry on Staphylococcus aureus, together with common pharmacological experiments. Results： The total extract, ethyl acetate （EtOAc） extract, n-butylalcohol （nBuOH） extract, chloroform （CHCl3） extract and petroleum （P. E.） extract had antiviral effects to some extent while the residue after extracting had no antibacterial activity. The potency of antiviral activity among them was as follows： nBuOH extract 〉 EtOAc extract 〉 CHCl3 extract〉 total extract 〉P. E. extract. Conclusion： The antibacteriall effects of Radix Isatis were not limited to any active portion, showing that Radix Isatis exerts its antibacterial effects by cooperation of different active fractions in varied ways.展开更多
Aniba rosaeodora essential oil(RO) has been traditionally used in natural medicine as a substitute for antibiotics due to its notable antidepressant and antibacterial properties. Salmonella, a prevalent pathogen in fo...Aniba rosaeodora essential oil(RO) has been traditionally used in natural medicine as a substitute for antibiotics due to its notable antidepressant and antibacterial properties. Salmonella, a prevalent pathogen in foodborne illnesses, presents a major challenge to current antibiotic treatments. However, the antibacterial efficacy and mechanisms of action of RO against Salmonella spp. remain underexplored. This study aims to elucidate the chemical composition of RO, evaluate its antibacterial activity and mechanisms against Salmonella in vitro, and further delineate its anti-inflammatory mechanisms in vivo during Salmonella infection. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS) was utilized to characterize the chemical constituents of RO. The antibacterial activity of RO was assessed using minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC) and time-kill assays. Various biochemical assays were employed to uncover the potential bactericidal mechanisms. Additionally, mouse and chick models of Salmonella infection were established to investigate the prophylactic effects of RO treatment. RO exhibited significant antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, with an MIC of 4 mg·mL^(-1) for Salmonella spp. RO treatment resulted in bacterial damage through the disruption of lipid and purine metabolism. Moreover, RO reduced injury and microbial colonization in infected mice and chicks. RO treatment also modulated the host inflammatory response by inhibiting proinflammatory pathways. In conclusion, our findings demonstrate that RO is effective against Salmonella infection, highlighting its potential as an alternative to antibiotics for antibacterial therapy.展开更多
Implant-related infection is one of the most catastrophic complications after surgery,since it may trigger osteomyelitis and necessitate reoperation,increasing the pain suffered by and the burden placed on the patient...Implant-related infection is one of the most catastrophic complications after surgery,since it may trigger osteomyelitis and necessitate reoperation,increasing the pain suffered by and the burden placed on the patient.Producing a new alloy with an antibacterial effect for use as a biomedical material is an urgent requirement.In this article,Ti-6 Al-4 V-5 Cu was synthesized under two different heat treatment schemes(solution temperatures of 850℃and 950℃).Through comprehensive observation of the microstructure,phase,copper ion release,biocompatibility,corrosion resistance and antibacterial effect in vitro and in vivo,it was determined that cell viability and corrosion resistance of Ti-6 Al-4 V-5 Cu was better than Ti-6 Al-4 V.More importantly,the obtained alloy,especially samples treated at 850℃,showed prominent antibacterial ability.Meanwhile,we also found that the main antibacterial mechanism of the alloy was contact sterilization via the extensive precipitation of Ti_(2)Cu instead of Cu ion release,and the content,surface area of Ti_(2)Cu could affect the antibacterial effect.These findings provide a very promising scheme by which to balance the biocompatibility and antibacterial effect of Ti-based,Cu-bearing alloys,which could improve their performance in orthopedic and dental applications.展开更多
Although prebiotic activities of alginate and agar oligosaccharides isolated from seaweeds have been reported, it remains unknown whether seaweed polysaccharides have prebiotic activity. In this study, we isolated pol...Although prebiotic activities of alginate and agar oligosaccharides isolated from seaweeds have been reported, it remains unknown whether seaweed polysaccharides have prebiotic activity. In this study, we isolated polysaccharides from four species of seaweeds, such as Grateloupia fi licina(GFP), Eucheuma spinosum(ESP), Ulva pertusa(UPP), and A scophyllum nodosum(ANP), and characterized their structures and prebiotic ef fects in vitro. The results showed that these polysaccharides were dif ferent in total sugar and sulfate contents as well as monosaccharide composition. GFP and ESP significantly promoted bifi dobacterium proliferation and 0.1% ESP and 0.4% GFP resulted in the highest proliferation rates of beneficial bacteria, whereas UPP and ANP inhibited the growth of beneficial bacteria at all tested concentrations(0.1%–0.5%). The different behaviors of the four seaweed-originated polysaccharides might be refl ected by differences in monosaccharide composition and structure. Therefore, polysaccharides isolated from GFP and ESP could be utilized as prebiotics. However, more studies must be carried out in vivo.展开更多
A new series of 1, 2, 4-triazine derivatives possessing indole nucleus were synthesized with an aim to explore their effect on in vitro growth of microorganisms causing microbial infection. In vitro antimicrobial acti...A new series of 1, 2, 4-triazine derivatives possessing indole nucleus were synthesized with an aim to explore their effect on in vitro growth of microorganisms causing microbial infection. In vitro antimicrobial activity was performed against S. aureus, S. epidermidis, P. mirabilis and E. coli using disk diffusion method. The MIC was detected using the double dilution method. The results were compared by calculating percent inhibition area/mg of the compounds with the standard drug ＂Ciprofloxacin＂.Selected compounds were evaluated for toxic effects using human hepatocellular carcinoma（HepG2） cell line by MTT-assay. Results revealed that some compounds of the series were found to exhibit better activity with less toxicity than Ciprofloxacin展开更多
Ruta genus is a member of the family Rutaceae that has been cultivated widely in many regions of the world because of its medicinal properties. In Tessala Mountain （Sidi Bel Abbes Country, North-Western of Algeria）,...Ruta genus is a member of the family Rutaceae that has been cultivated widely in many regions of the world because of its medicinal properties. In Tessala Mountain （Sidi Bel Abbes Country, North-Western of Algeria）, the Ruta genus commonly known by ＂fidjel＂ is represented by two species： Ruta Chalepensis L. and Ruta Montana （L.） L. frequently used by local population in a traditional treatment. The water-distilled essential oils from this species yielded 7.23% and 6.104% for Ruta chalepensis L. and Ruta montana （L.） L. respectively. The essential oil of Ruta montana （L.） L. showed a strong antibacterial activity against all bacterial strains tested （Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, Mycobacterium kansasii ATCC ! 2478 and Mycobacterium vaccae ATCC 1548314） compared to Ruta chalepensis L. oils which have a moderate effect only on Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853. Therefor, the antibacterial properties of the essential oils of Ruta Chalepensis L. and Ruta Montana （L.） L. are now well established through this study and therefore could justify their future uses in the treatment of nosocomial infections.展开更多
文摘[Objective] This study was conducted to investigate the application of nanometallic materials in inhibiting Agrobacteriurn contamination in genetic transformation of Anthurium. [Method] Different nanometallic materials were added into Agrobacterium medium and Anthurium callus medium, to investigate the effects of their effects on Agrobacterium growth, callus growth and differentiation, and Agrobacterium contamination. [Result] Among the 4 nanometallic materials, NanoAg-2 showed a significant inhibitory effect on the growth of Agrobacterium, with a minimal inhibitory concentration of 25 mg/L. Even for the Anthurium calli or transgenic material contaminated by the Agrobacterium, a good antibacterial effect could be achieved after treating with 25 mg/L NanoAg-2 for 1 d with oscillation, the antibacterial rate reached 100%, and the Anthurium calli could grow and differentiate normally. [Conclusioa] NanoAg-2 could effectively inhibit Agrobacterium contamination, and its an- tibacterial effect is significantly better than cephalosporin and carbenicillin.
基金Supported by the Scientific Research Projects of Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses of Undergraduate Universities in Heilongjiang Province(135309363)Fundamental Research Business Expenses of Heilongjiang Provincial Universities(Specialized Subjects of Plant Food Processing Technology)(YSTSXK201889)+2 种基金Heilongjiang General Undergraduate Universities Young Innovative Talents Training Plan(UNPYSCT-2018101)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(LH2019C067)Science and Technology Plan Project of Qiqihar City(NYGG-201915)。
文摘Onion(Allium cepa L.)is a common biennial herb,and contains allicin compounds which can kill harmful microorganism.The antibacterial effects of raw and mature onion juice of purple,yellow and white-skinned onions at different concentrations on Escherichia coli(E.coli)and Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)were studied.There were differences among the antibacterial effects of raw and mature onion juice of purple,yellow and white-skinned onions at different concentrations.What was more,the antibacterial effects of raw onion juice were better than those of the mature one.The antibacterial effects of high concentration onion juice were better than those of the low one.The content of the total flavonoids in raw purple onion was higher than that in mature onion,and reached extremely significant levels in 50%,75%and 100%,respectively.Through comparison,it was found that onion juice of purple-skinned had the best suppression effects on S.aureus(gram-positive bacterium)and E.coli(gram-negative bacterium),and gram-positive bacterium had better suppression effects than gram-negative bacterium.It wound provide the basis about bioactive function and antibacterial drugs.
基金Supported by Key Science and Technology Project of Jiangxi Province(2017ACF60009)Key Project of Jiangxi Academy of Sciences(2016-YZDZ-03)
文摘[Objectives] To study the antibacterial and antioxidant effects of chlorogenic acid extracts of Gynura procumbens,Lonicera japonica,and Eucommia ulmoides leaves,and provide a reference for their usage as natural food preservatives and antioxidants. [Methods]The disc diffusion method was applied to study the antibacterial activity of chlorogenic acid extracts of G. procumbens,L. japonica,and E. ulmoides leaves against several common pathogens. In the antioxidant effects,study was carried out on the anti-lipid peroxidation,reducing capacity,and DPPH free radical scavenging capacity of chlorogenic acid extracts of G. procumbens,L. japonica,and E. ulmoides leaves,respectively.[Results]Three chlorogenic acid extracts had strong inhibitory effects on bacteria,especially the inhibition on Staphylococcus aureus. At the concentration of 100 mg/m L,the bacteriostatic ring of chlorogenic acid extracts of G. procumbens,L. japonica,and E. ulmoides leaves reached 21. 4,23. 6 and 24. 7 mm respectively. Besides,these chlorogenic acid extracts had significant inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli and Salmonella,but the inhibitory effect on the yeast was not obvious; the antibacterial intensity of antibacterial compounds was chlorogenic acid extracts of E. ulmoides > chlorogenic acid extracts of L. japonica > chlorogenic acid extracts of G. procumbens. Among these three chlorogenic acid extracts,the chlorogenic acid extracts of E. ulmoides had higher anti-lipid peroxidation,reducing capacity,and DPPH free radical scavenging capacity than other two chlorogenic acid extracts. [Conclusions] This paper reveals that among chlorogenic acid extracts of G. procumbens,L. japonica,and E. ulmoides leaves,the chlorogenic acid extracts of E. ulmoides leaves have a stronger antibacterial activity and antioxidant activity.
文摘Curcumin (curcumin 1, 7-double (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) -1, 6-hepadiene-3, 5-diketone) is a natural compound containing dione structure (C21H20O6), with anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-virus, anti-infection and other pharmacological activities. In recent years, the domestic and foreign scientists to its structure of the modified compound research results emerge one after another. In this paper, the design and synthesis of curcumin analogues and their antibacterial activities were reviewed, which provided a reference for the study of new curcumin analogues and their antibacterial activities.
文摘[Objective] The aim was to observe the antibacterial effect of nano-scale Titanium dioxide on parasitic bacterium of Nanfeng Citrus in storage period.[Method] Nano-scale Titanium dioxide was prepared by dibutyl phthalate through sol-gel method under anhydrous conditions,and orthogonal experiment was used to determine optimum conditions for nano-scale Titanium dioxide preparation,and structure characterization of nano-scale Titanium dioxide was carried out by X-Ray diffractometer.Oxford cup method was used to explore inhibition effect of nano-scale Titanium dioxide suspension on the activity of normal parasitic bacterium of Nanfeng Citrus.Simultaneously,the empirical preservation test was carried out.[Result] The average diameter of nano-scale Titanium dioxide powder attained to 14.6 nm,actual average yield could reach 90.83% with RSD（Relative Standard Deviation）of 0.86%.[Conclusion] Nano-scale Titanium dioxide had good antibacterial effect on the parasitic bacterium of Nanfeng Citrus in storage period.
基金financially supported by the Iran National Science Foundation(INFS)(No.91001106)
文摘Full polysaccharide crosslinked-chitosan membranes were prepared by crosslinking of chitosan with chitosan dialdehyde followed by reduction with sodium borohydride. Partially oxidized chitosan, generated from periodate oxidation of chitosan, was used as a crosslinker. The modulus values and elongation at break were increased with increasing the crosslinker weight ratio. The rheological measurements showed that depolymerization of chitosan can take place rapidly in the presence of the oxidizing agent. The weight reduction of crosslinked-chitosan membrane after 12 h, at pH = 4 and pH = 2 was found to be 85.0% and 90.0%, respectively. The structure of the crosslinked-chitosan and the silver nanocomposite were confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and thermogravimetric analysis （TGA）. Transmission electron microscopy （TEM） reveals the presence of well-separated Ag nanoparticles with diameters in the range of 4-10 nm. The silver ion loading increases with increasing the silver ion concentration, and decreasing the crosslink density. The MBC/MIC ratio of 2.0, 2.0, and 1.0 was achieved for E. coli, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa, respectively.
基金Supported by Agricultural Science and Technology Research and Development Program of Jiangsu Province(BE2012378)Six Talent Peaks Project of Jiangsu Province(2013-NY-001)Agricultural Science and Technology Research and Development Program of Zhenjiang City(NY2014029)~~
文摘[Objective] This study was conducted to screen a synergistic biological fungicide complex to control Fusarium wilt, reducing the use of chemical pesticides. [Method] The inhibitory effects of Bacil us subtilis DJ-6 and pyraclostrobin alone or in combination at five ratios against Fusarium oxysporum were detected by mea-suring mycelium growth rate in laboratory tests. The growth promotion and disease control effect of combined or single use of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2 ×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP at 1∶1 000, 1∶2 000 and 1∶3 000 dilutions were detected in field trials. [Result] The EC50 values of combined use of B. subtilis DJ-6 and pyra-clostrobin at ratios of 1∶1, 1∶2, 1∶3, 1∶4 and 1∶5 against F. oxysporum were 5.311 5, 4.008 6, 3.570 6, 3.350 9 and 3.218 9 μg/ml, with the synergistic ratios （SR） of 2.28, 1.77, 1.53, 1.64, 1.11, among which the synergetic effect at 1∶1 was the best. The fungicidal activity of pyraclostrobin was greater than that of B. subtilis DJ-6 in laboratory tests. Field trials revealed that al the 1∶1 000, 1∶2 000 and 1∶3 000 dilu-tions of 20% pyraclostrobin·2×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP in combination, 1∶1 000 dilution of 1 ×1012 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP and 1∶2 000 dilution of 250 g/L pyra-clostrobin EC promoted the growth of strawberry by increasing plant height, leaf petiole, leaf blade area and stem diameter. Among them, the treatments with 1∶1 000 and 1∶2 000 of 20% pyraclostrobin · 2×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP in combina-tion had better effects than other treatments. The control effects of al the treat-ments were measured 30 and 80 d after fungicide application. The control effects of 1∶1 000 dilution of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 in combina-tion were up to 100% and 93.11%, which were higher than those in al other treat-ments. The second highest control effects were found in the treatment with 1∶ 2 000 dilution of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 in combination, they were 92.49% and 86.49%, higher than those in other treatments except the 1∶1 000 dilution of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2 ×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 in combination. The control effects of 1∶3 000 dilution of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 in combination were 82.61% and 72.42%, higher than those in treatment with 1∶1 000 dilution of 1×1012 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP, but lower than those in treat-ment with 1∶2 000 dilution of 25% pyraclostrobin EC. [Conclusion] Al the results re-vealed that the combination use of 20% pyraclostrobin and 2 ×1011 cfu/g B. subtilis DJ-6 WP at 1∶1 000 to 1∶2 000 dilution had better control effect against strawberry Fusarium wilt.
基金supported by the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(Nos.32171340,81772343 and 81771990)the Key Medical Program of Science and Technol-ogy Development of Shanghai(No.20S31900400)the National Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.21ZR1447900).
文摘Design of artificial ligaments possessing both osteogenic activity and antibacterial effect that promotes ligament-bone healing and prevents bacterial infection in bone tunnels for anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)reconstruction remains a significant challenge.In this study,black tantalic oxide(BTO)submicro-particles with oxygen vacancies and structure defects were fabricated by using traditional white tan-talic oxide(WTO)through magnesium thermal reduction(MTR)method,and BTO was coated on polyetheretherketone(PEEK)fibers(PKF),which were woven into fabrics(PBT)as artificial ligaments.PBT with BTO coating exhibited excellent photothermal performance,which possessed not only antibac-terial effects in vitro but also anti-infective ability in vivo.PBT with optimized surface properties(e.g.,submicro-topography and hydrophilicity)not only significantly facilitated rat bone mesenchymal stem cells(BMSC)responses(e.g.,proliferation and osteogenic differentiation)in vitro but also stimulated new bone formation for ligament-bone healing in vivo.The presence of oxygen vacancies and structure de-fects in BTO did not change the surface properties and osteogenic activity of BPT while displaying an outstanding photothermal antibacterial effect.In summary,BPT with osteogenic activity and photother-mal antibacterial effect promoted bone regeneration and prevented bacterial infection,thereby promoting ligament-bone healing.Therefore,PBT would have tremendous potential as a novel artificial ligament for ACL reconstruction.
基金Projects(51571134,51601108)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2013RCJJ006)supported by the Scientific Research Foundation of Shandong University of Science and Technology for Recruited Talents,China+1 种基金Project(2016ZRB01A62)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,ChinaProject(2014TDJH104)supported by Shandong University of Science and Technology Research Fund,China
文摘Surface functionalization of magnesium(Mg)alloys is desired to obtain the surfaces with both improved corrosion resistance and antibacterial property.A corrosion-resistant and antimicrobial coating was prepared on Mg alloy surface by layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly of chitosan(CHI)and poly-L-glutamic acid(PGA)by electrostatic attraction.The functionalized surfaces of the Mg alloys were characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM),Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy and electrochemical tests.The bactericidal activity of the samples against Staphylococcus aureus was assessed by the zone of plate-counting method.The obtained coating on the Mg alloy substrates exhibits good corrosion resistance and antibacterial performance.
基金supported by the National High-Tech R&D Program of China (863 Program)(SQ2007AA10XK140105)the Zhejiang Province Key Scientific and Technological Project, China(2006C12051)the Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Hangzhou,China)
文摘Antibacterial effect of cinnamon oil combined with thyme or clove oil was studied in this paper. Agar dilution method was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations （MICs） of the essential oils （EOs） of cinnamon, thyme, and clove oil against three Gram-positive bacteria （Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus）, and two Gramnegative bacteria （Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium）. The results showed that cinnamon was a promising antibacterial substance with MIC ranged from 0.1 to 0.4 μL mL^-1 for the five bacterial species. Agar dilution checkerboard method was used to test the combined antibacterial effect of cinnamon oil with thyme or clove oil. Combination of cinnamon and thyme oil showed an additive effect against all selected bacteria, and combination of cinnamon and clove oil displayed an additive effect against B. subtilis, B. cereus, S. aureus, and an indifferent effect against E. coli and S. typhimurium. Furthermore, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry （GC-MS） measurement was used to analyze the components of the EOs, and the main components of cinnamon, thyme, and clove were cinnamaldehyde, thymol, carvacrol and p-cymene, and eugenol, respectively.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51241001)NSF of Shandong Province(No.ZR2011EMM004)+2 种基金open foundation of State Key Laboratory for Corrosion and Protection(NoSKLCP21012KF03)Taishan Scholarship Project of Shandong Province(No.TS20110828)Basic Research Project of Qingdao Science and Technology Program(No.13-1-4-171-jch)
文摘Contamination resulting from microbial adhesion on magnesium alloys is very common in many applications. Self-assembly technology was employed to prepare an antibacterial composite coating by fixing silver nanoparticles （AgNPs） onto the surface of magnesium alloys. The AgNPs were immobilized on the surface of 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane （APTMS）-modified magnesium alloy AZ31 （APTMS/Mg） through electrosta- tic inter-attraction between partially protonated amino groups and negatively charged citrate-capped AgNPs, resulting in the AgNPs attached APTMS/Mg （AgNPs/APTMS/Mg） substrate. The prepared Ag colloid and functionalized AZ31 alloy were characterized by ultraviolet-visible （UV-vis） spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and electrochemical methods. Finally, the bactericidal activity of AgNPs/APTMS/Mg substrate against Escherichia coli was assessed by the inhibition zone. The results demonstrated that Si-O-Si covalent bonds existed on the substrate with the formation of inorganic Si-O-Mg bonds. AgNPs were immobilized and well-dispersed, forming a uniform submonolayer on the silane film in two dimensions. The AgNPs/APTMS-pretreated AZ31 alloys exhibited better corrosion resistance and excellent antibacterial performance.
文摘Excellent antibacterial performance of polyaniline （PAni） against Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus microorganisms has been demonstrated under both dark and visible light conditions. The electrostatic adherence between the PAni molecules and the bacteria may play a very important role for the antibacterial reaction of the PAni. As a result of our investigation, conducting PAni and its composites/blends are believed to be useful as a new type of antibacterial agent, self-clean as well as multifunctional material for improving the human health and living environment.
文摘ObjectiveTo evaluate the antibacterial effect and physicochemical properties of essential oil of Zataria multiflora Boiss.MethodsAntibacterial activity of essential oil of Zataria multiflora Boiss was assessed by agar disc diffusion and minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC) was tested by E test.ResultsThe essential oil of Zataria multiflora Boiss was effective on pathogenic bacteria particularly Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). The MIC values of the target cultures ranged from 0.39 mg/mL to 1.56 mg/mL. The physicochemical properties like effects of pH, temperature, detergents, and enzymes on the activity of essential oil from Zataria multiflora Boiss were also determined. The essential oil was quite stable to temperature as tested against S. aureus and Escherichia coli (E. coli). The essential oil was very stable over a wide range of pH. The antibacterial activity of essential oil was insensitive to various protein-denaturing detergents (Such as Tween 80, Tween 20, Triton 100, etc.) and enzymes (namely proteinase K, trypsin, lipase, and lysosyme).ConclusionsA potential use of the essential oil from Zataria multiflora Boiss is suggested. More studies including further purification, mass spectra, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and evaluation of toxicity are needed for confirmation of this suggestion.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20871058, 20971028, 21006038)the Natural Science Key Fundation of Guangdong Province of China (10251007002000000)+2 种基金the Foundation of Enterprise-University-Research Institute Cooperation of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education of China (2008A010500005)the Foundation of Enterprise-University-Research Institute Cooperation from Guangdong Province and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2010B090301036)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, and Undergraduate Scientific and Technological Innovation Project for Jinan University (cx10075, cx10076)
文摘Zinc and cerium carried zirconium phosphates （Zn-Ce/ZrPs） were prepared by exchanging zinc and cerium cations into sodium zirconium phosphate （NaZrP） through the ion-exchange method and characterized by X-ray diffraction（XRD）, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDX） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. Furthermore, the specific surface area, zeta potential and antibacterial activity were tested. The results showed that Zn-Ce/ZrPs were with hexagonal crystal system, and the surface area of Zn-Ce/ZrPs increased much more than that of NaZrP. Zn-Ce/ZrPs showed obvious synergetic antibacterial effect, and have the potential to be used as antibacterial agents in environmental control.
基金Supported by Foundation of State Administration of Tradi-tional Chinese Medicine (No .04-05ZP70)
文摘Objective： To study and analyze the antibacterial effects of different extracts from Radix Isatis. Methods： Staphylococcus aureus was used as the studied object in the experiment. Antibacterial effects of extracts from Radix Isatis were observed by thermocalrimetry on Staphylococcus aureus, together with common pharmacological experiments. Results： The total extract, ethyl acetate （EtOAc） extract, n-butylalcohol （nBuOH） extract, chloroform （CHCl3） extract and petroleum （P. E.） extract had antiviral effects to some extent while the residue after extracting had no antibacterial activity. The potency of antiviral activity among them was as follows： nBuOH extract 〉 EtOAc extract 〉 CHCl3 extract〉 total extract 〉P. E. extract. Conclusion： The antibacteriall effects of Radix Isatis were not limited to any active portion, showing that Radix Isatis exerts its antibacterial effects by cooperation of different active fractions in varied ways.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2021YFD1801000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.31772798, 31970507, 81861138046, and 31902321)。
文摘Aniba rosaeodora essential oil(RO) has been traditionally used in natural medicine as a substitute for antibiotics due to its notable antidepressant and antibacterial properties. Salmonella, a prevalent pathogen in foodborne illnesses, presents a major challenge to current antibiotic treatments. However, the antibacterial efficacy and mechanisms of action of RO against Salmonella spp. remain underexplored. This study aims to elucidate the chemical composition of RO, evaluate its antibacterial activity and mechanisms against Salmonella in vitro, and further delineate its anti-inflammatory mechanisms in vivo during Salmonella infection. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS) was utilized to characterize the chemical constituents of RO. The antibacterial activity of RO was assessed using minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC) and time-kill assays. Various biochemical assays were employed to uncover the potential bactericidal mechanisms. Additionally, mouse and chick models of Salmonella infection were established to investigate the prophylactic effects of RO treatment. RO exhibited significant antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, with an MIC of 4 mg·mL^(-1) for Salmonella spp. RO treatment resulted in bacterial damage through the disruption of lipid and purine metabolism. Moreover, RO reduced injury and microbial colonization in infected mice and chicks. RO treatment also modulated the host inflammatory response by inhibiting proinflammatory pathways. In conclusion, our findings demonstrate that RO is effective against Salmonella infection, highlighting its potential as an alternative to antibiotics for antibacterial therapy.
基金financially supported by the Harbin Medical University Graduate Research Innovation Fund[201801140]。
文摘Implant-related infection is one of the most catastrophic complications after surgery,since it may trigger osteomyelitis and necessitate reoperation,increasing the pain suffered by and the burden placed on the patient.Producing a new alloy with an antibacterial effect for use as a biomedical material is an urgent requirement.In this article,Ti-6 Al-4 V-5 Cu was synthesized under two different heat treatment schemes(solution temperatures of 850℃and 950℃).Through comprehensive observation of the microstructure,phase,copper ion release,biocompatibility,corrosion resistance and antibacterial effect in vitro and in vivo,it was determined that cell viability and corrosion resistance of Ti-6 Al-4 V-5 Cu was better than Ti-6 Al-4 V.More importantly,the obtained alloy,especially samples treated at 850℃,showed prominent antibacterial ability.Meanwhile,we also found that the main antibacterial mechanism of the alloy was contact sterilization via the extensive precipitation of Ti_(2)Cu instead of Cu ion release,and the content,surface area of Ti_(2)Cu could affect the antibacterial effect.These findings provide a very promising scheme by which to balance the biocompatibility and antibacterial effect of Ti-based,Cu-bearing alloys,which could improve their performance in orthopedic and dental applications.
基金Supported by the Commonwealth Item of the State Oceanic Administration of the People’s Republic of China(Nos.201405038-2,201505033)Qingdao People’s Livelihood Science and Technology Projects(No.16-6-2-41-nsh)
文摘Although prebiotic activities of alginate and agar oligosaccharides isolated from seaweeds have been reported, it remains unknown whether seaweed polysaccharides have prebiotic activity. In this study, we isolated polysaccharides from four species of seaweeds, such as Grateloupia fi licina(GFP), Eucheuma spinosum(ESP), Ulva pertusa(UPP), and A scophyllum nodosum(ANP), and characterized their structures and prebiotic ef fects in vitro. The results showed that these polysaccharides were dif ferent in total sugar and sulfate contents as well as monosaccharide composition. GFP and ESP significantly promoted bifi dobacterium proliferation and 0.1% ESP and 0.4% GFP resulted in the highest proliferation rates of beneficial bacteria, whereas UPP and ANP inhibited the growth of beneficial bacteria at all tested concentrations(0.1%–0.5%). The different behaviors of the four seaweed-originated polysaccharides might be refl ected by differences in monosaccharide composition and structure. Therefore, polysaccharides isolated from GFP and ESP could be utilized as prebiotics. However, more studies must be carried out in vivo.
基金UGC(No.F no-43-172/2014(SR))UGC MANF scheme wide letter No.F.40-65(C/M)/2009(SA-III/MANF)for providing financial assistance
文摘A new series of 1, 2, 4-triazine derivatives possessing indole nucleus were synthesized with an aim to explore their effect on in vitro growth of microorganisms causing microbial infection. In vitro antimicrobial activity was performed against S. aureus, S. epidermidis, P. mirabilis and E. coli using disk diffusion method. The MIC was detected using the double dilution method. The results were compared by calculating percent inhibition area/mg of the compounds with the standard drug ＂Ciprofloxacin＂.Selected compounds were evaluated for toxic effects using human hepatocellular carcinoma（HepG2） cell line by MTT-assay. Results revealed that some compounds of the series were found to exhibit better activity with less toxicity than Ciprofloxacin
文摘Ruta genus is a member of the family Rutaceae that has been cultivated widely in many regions of the world because of its medicinal properties. In Tessala Mountain （Sidi Bel Abbes Country, North-Western of Algeria）, the Ruta genus commonly known by ＂fidjel＂ is represented by two species： Ruta Chalepensis L. and Ruta Montana （L.） L. frequently used by local population in a traditional treatment. The water-distilled essential oils from this species yielded 7.23% and 6.104% for Ruta chalepensis L. and Ruta montana （L.） L. respectively. The essential oil of Ruta montana （L.） L. showed a strong antibacterial activity against all bacterial strains tested （Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, Mycobacterium kansasii ATCC ! 2478 and Mycobacterium vaccae ATCC 1548314） compared to Ruta chalepensis L. oils which have a moderate effect only on Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853. Therefor, the antibacterial properties of the essential oils of Ruta Chalepensis L. and Ruta Montana （L.） L. are now well established through this study and therefore could justify their future uses in the treatment of nosocomial infections.
