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@#Abstract: Objective To investigate the antibacterial action and skin sensitization by percutaneous administration of lavender essential oil (LEO), providing a basis for its antibacterial application of percutaneous administration. Methods The disk diffusion method was used to evaluate the antibacterial effect of LEO on five types of bacteria, and to measure its minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC); The effect of LEO on guinea pig skin irritation was observed by topical application, and its allergic reaction and allergic rate were evaluated; the levels of IgA, IgG, and IgE in the supernatant of serum and spleen tissue sensitized with dimethylbenzene and smeared with LEO were determined by the enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA), and the antibacterial ability, skin sensitization, and inflammation of LEO were comprehensively evaluated. Results The antibacterial circle experiment showed that LEO had an inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Propionibacterium acnes; the antibacterial ability from strong to weak was Staphylococcus Epidermidis (8.25 mg/mL), Escherichia coli (15.00 mg/mL), Candida albicans (16.31 mg/mL), Staphylococcus aureus (18.00 mg/mL), Propionibacterium acnes (20.78 mg/mL). The percutaneous administration of LEO did not cause skin sensitization and inflammatory reaction in guinea pigs. Compared with the blank group, the effect of topical LEO application on the weight of the guinea pig's spleen is not statistically significant (P>0.05), and the effect on the levels of IgA, IgE, IgG in the serum and spleen tissue of guinea pigs is not statistically significant (P>0.05). Conclusions LEO has a certain antibacterial effect on five common pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes, and is safe for percutaneous administration. The results provide some reference for the development of LEO related products and their application in the field of dermatology.
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most serious global public health threats in this century. Essential oils (EO) have a broad spectrum of anti-pathogenic microorganisms and have inhibitory effects on various bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. EO have been reported to inhibit bacterial efflux pump, biofilm formation, anti-quorum sensing effects, and cell division by altering cell membrane to alleviate or cope with antibiotic resistance of pathogenic microorganisms. Antimicrobial research of EO is booming, which will be a potential research area in the future. However, the problem of drug resistance also appeared in the application of EO, which may provoke the emergence of resistant human pathogens. Therefore, antibiotic treatment or replacement of EO should be based on the combination and rotation of different EO or EO with other antibiotics in order to prevent or delay the emergence of drug-resistant strains. This article summarizes the studies of EO on antimicrobial resistance and provides ideas and suggestions for further research.
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The aim of this study was to investigate antibacterial activity of Origanum compactum essential oils collected at three phenological stages on Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis. The antibacterial activity was evaluated using the agar-well diffusion assay. The MIC and MBC values were determined using the micro-dilution assay. The investigation of the antibacterial action was carried out by the evaluation of the effect of O. compactum essential oils on the antibacterial kinetic growth, the integrity of cell membrane and permeability of the cell membrane. The anti-quorum sensing activity was tested by the inhibition of the biofilm formation. The findings of this study showed that O. compactum essential oil has potent antibacterial activities against E. coli and B. subtilis. The lowest inhibition value against B. subtilis was obtained with O. compactum essential oil at the post-flowering stage (MIC = MBC = 0.0312％ (v/v)). The antibacterial mechanisms of O. compactum essential oils are related to the disturbing of the cell mem-brane integrity and the increasing of the membrane permeability, which leads to the leakage of genetic materials (DNA and RNA). Moreover, O. compactum essential oils inhibited the formation of the biofilms, a phenotype that has been known to be quorum sensing regulated.
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Arqueologicamente datam-se os registros do consumo de pimentas há 9000 anos no território mexicano. No período entre 1500 e 2000, as sementes e os frutos das pimentas ficaram mais conhecidas e seu uso cresceu significativamente. Com o aumento rápido e progressivo de cepas microbianas resistentes a antibióticos e aditivos químicos, procura-se, na tecnologia de alimentos, o combate a deteriorantes alimentícios, a partir de extratos vegetais naturais utilizando- -se ações secundárias dos vegetais, como a operação antimicrobiana e, portanto, reduzindo o uso de aditivos químicos. Considerando o mencionado, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a ação antibacteriana de extratos de algumas variedades de pimentas (Capsicum spp.): Trinidad Scorpion (P1), Baiana (P2), Cumari do Pará (P3), Habanero Vermelha (P4) e Habanero Chocolate (P5); e também dos mesmos vegetais combinados. Utilizou-se o método de difusão em gel de Ágar. As placas de Petri com meio de cultura Ágar Nutriente foram semeadas previamente com os seguintes micro-organismos: Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), Salmonella Typhimurium (ATCC 14028), Salmonella Enteritidis e Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), posteriormente incubadas a 35°C por 24 e 48 horas. Halos de atividade antimicrobiana considerados significativos foram aqueles de diâmetro igual ou maior que 10 mm. Observou-se ação antibacteriana significativa sobre B. subtilis pela variedade Cumari do Pará (halo de 10 mm), pelas combinações P1+P2 (halo de 12 mm), P2+P3 (halo de 11 mm) e P2+P4 (halo de 10 mm); sobre S. aureus pela variedade Trinidad Scorpion (halo de 12 mm), combinações P1+P2 (halo de 11 mm), P1+P3 (halo de 10 mm), P2+P3 (halo de 10 mm), P2+P4 (halo de 12 mm) e P3+P4 (halo de 11 mm); sobre S. Typhimurium pela variedade Habanero Vermelha (halo de 13 mm), pelas combinações P1+P5 (halo de 10 mm) e P3+P5 (halo de 10 mm). Nenhuma variedade de pimenta ou combinação das mesmas exerceu ação significativa sobre S. Enteritidis. S. aureus foi inibida significativamente por um maior número de extratos.
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Humans , Capsicum , Pimenta/classification , Food Preservation/methods , Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Food Contamination/prevention & control , Condiments/analysis , Listeria monocytogenes/isolation & purification , Anti-Bacterial AgentsABSTRACT
Colistin is a kind of old cationic drug,which can interfere bacterial cell membrane,thus to cause bacterial death.It is mainly used for the treatment of infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria,and its antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria is also very significant.At present,colistin is widely used in veterinary medicine.This article aims to review colistin in chemical,pharmacological,and pharmacokinetic studies,and also summarizes the application and resistance of this drug,which will provide reference for the reasonable selection and use of this drug in animals.
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Background: Triphala is a botanical preparation consisting of equal parts of three herbal fruits. Much revered in Ayurveda, triphala has been proven to have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal actions. Aims and Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of 6% triphala in a mouthwash formulation on the salivary streptococci levels at the end of 48 h and 7 days, of twice a day usage, and to compare the same with 0.2% chlorhexidine. Materials and Methods: Sixty undergraduate student volunteers aged between 18 and 25 years were randomly allocated into three study groups. (a) 6% triphala mouthwash, 15 ml twice a day; (b) 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash, 15 ml twice a day (active control group); (c) passive control group asked to rinse with plain water, twice a day. The oral streptococci colony forming units/ml (CFUs/ml) was assessed by inoculating blood agar with saliva samples at the end of 48 h and at 7 days. Results: The triphala group showed a 17% and 44% reduction, while the chlorhexidine group showed 16% and 45% reduction at the end of 48 h and 7 days (P < 0.001). The reduction in CFUs/ml seen in triphala group closely paralleled that of chlorhexidine group. Conclusion: Triphala has been used in Ayurveda from time immemorial and has many potential systemic benefits. The promising results shown by Triphala call for further investigations of its antimicrobial effects against the numerous oral microorganisms.
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Objective:Chinese Herbal Compound I were determined by screening of Radix Scutellariae,Cortex Fraxini,Radix Pulsatillae and Radix Sophorae Flavescentis.The optimal dose of Trimethoprim which combined with it against bacteria in vitro were determined.Method:The composing prescriptions were designed by L9(34) orthogonal test.The antibacterial effect of Staphylococcus aureus,Escherichia Coli and Salmonella in vitro were evaluated by double dilution method.The number of Staphylococcus aureus,Escherichia Coli and Salmonella which had been inhabited by Chinese Herbal Compound I combined with Trimethoprim for 1,2,4h and 8h,were enumerated by Plate Counts Methods.Then the killing rate of Chinese Herbal Compound I combined with Trimethoprim were calculated.The experimental data were fitted by least squares method and the optimal dose of Trimethoprim were determined.Result:The Composition of Chinese Herbal Compound I were mixed in the proportion of 1 to 4 to 1 to 2 with Radix Scutellariae,Cortex Fraxini,Radix Pulsatillae and Radix Sophorae Flavescentis.The optimal dose of Trimethoprim was 2mg/g.Conclusion:Antibacterial action and synergistic action of Chinese Herbal Compound I were significant.
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OBJECTIVE:To study the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of the compound Sage Herb granules.METHODS:The in vitro and in vivo antibacterial test,xylene-induced mouse ear swelling test,xylene-induced abdominal capillary permeability test were conducted to study the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of the compound Sage Herb granules.RESULTS:The compound Sage Herb granules showed different degree of inhibitory effects on staphylococcus aureus,pseudomonas aureginosa,escherichia coli and proteus in vitro,significantly brought down the mortality rates of mice infected by protei,but had on impact on the mortality rate of mice infected with coli infection,and significantly inhibited xylene-induced ear swelling and increased abdominal capillary permeability of mice.CONCLUSION:The compound Sage Herb granules have good antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects both in vivo and in vitro.
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Objective:To study the pharmacological action of Vernonia Cinerea(L) Less. Methods: The bacteriostatic test in vitro and the evaluation of effect of Vernonia Cinerea(L) Less. on the propellent function of small intestine of mice, etc were carried out. Results: Vernonia Cinerea(L) Less. prossesses the inhibition on Bacillus coli with lapactic action in vitro, but has the drug resistance to Bacillus dysenteriae and Bacillus coli It can also improve the propellent function of small intestine nomral mice. Conclusions: Vernonia Cinerea(L) Less. is effective for acute gastroenteritis and indigestion clinically.
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OBJECTIVE:To study the in vivo antibacterial effects of Norfloxacin injection in animals.METHODS:After infecting the animals by injection of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus suspension into the mice's abdominal cavity and rabbit's body,the animals were divided into therapy,prophylaxis and control groups to observe the effect of Norfloxacin.RESU-LTS:All mice of control group died within 24 hours after the injection of bacteria while those of the therapy and prophylaxis groups survived.The results of experiment on rabbits were similar to those on mice.CONCLUSION:The results show that Norfloxacin injection has obvious therapeutic and prophylactic effects on infections induced by E.coli and Staphylococcus aureus.