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AIMS: Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is a leading cause of nosocomial infection and presents a wide spectrum of antibiotic resistance, being vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) one of the most relevant. Synthetic antimicrobial peptides (SAMPs) are currently a promising option to overcome antimicrobial resistance. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the effect of eight SAMPs against vancomycin-resistant E. faecalis, as well as to investigate their mechanism of action and synergy with conventional antibiotics. METHODS AND RESULTS: Here, eight SAMPs, Mo-CBP3-PepI, Mo-CBP3-PepII, Mo-CBP3-PepIII, RcAlb-PepI, RcAlb-PepII, RcAlb-PepIII, PepGAT, and PepKAA, were tested for antibacterial activity in vitro against E. faecalis (ATCC® 51299) through broth microdilution. A maximum of 48% of E. faecalis growth inhibition was achieved by treatment with SAMPs alone. However, when these peptides were combined with the antibiotic chloramphenicol, assessed by checkerboard method, the inhibition increased to 55%-76% of inhibition, two to three-folds of increase if compared to the effects of the compounds alone. Microscopic analysis showed that E. faecalis cells treated with a combination of SAMPs and chloramphenicol resulted in bacterial membrane damage. The biofilm inhibition maximum was 22% for SAMPs alone, when combined with chloramphenicol, the maximum increased to 33%. CONCLUSIONS: SAMPs and their combination with chloramphenicol demonstrate antibacterial activity against E. faecalis, possibly by inducing bacterial membrane damage.

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Introduction: Antibacterial properties of honey vary according to its floral origin; few studies report the percentage of pollen types in honey, making it difficult to reproduce and compare the results. This study compares the antibacterial and wound-healing properties of three kinds of monofloral Ulmo honey with different percentages of pollen from Eucryphia cordifolia. Methods: The pollen percentage of the honey was determined by melissopalynological analysis, and they were classified into three groups: M1 (52.77% of pollen from Eucryphia cordifolia), M2 (68.41%), and M3 (82.80%). They were subjected to chemical analysis and agar diffusion test against Staphylococcus aureus. A total of 20 healthy adult guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) of both sexes were randomly assigned to four groups for experimental burn skin wound (uninfected) production and treatment with Ulmo honey. On day 10 post-injury, biopsies were obtained, and histological analysis was performed to assess wound-healing capacity following the treatment with honey. Results: The chemical analysis showed that M3 differed significantly from M1 in terms of pH (P = 0.020), moisture (P = 0.020), total sugars (P = 0.034), and total solids (P = 0.020). Both strains of Staphylococcus aureus were susceptible to M1 and M2 at 40% w/v but were resistant to M3 at all concentrations. All groups (I-IV) were in the initial proliferative phase, with complete or partial re-epithelialization of the epidermis. Discussion: The antibacterial activity showed a wide range of variation in the different types of honey studied, with no significant differences between wound healing and pollen percentage in the groups studied. Higher pH and the absence of Tineo in M3 conferred a lower antibacterial capacity but not a lower wound healing capacity. Despite its variability in the percentage of Eucryphia cordifolia like primary pollen in Ulmo's monofloral honey, this has the same properties in relation to wound healing.

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BACKGROUND: Low molecular-weight phenolic fractions (LMPFs) were extracted from Albion (LMPF-A) and Camarosa (LMPF-C) strawberry cultivars. Their antibacterial activity against Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella Typhimurium cocktails in vitro and in vivo was investigated using strawberry juice as a food model. This study also sought to determine their antibacterial mechanism. RESULTS: Quercetin was identified as a principal compound in both phenolic fractions. The minimum bactericide concentration (MBC) values were 750 and 850 µg mL-1 (LMPF-C) and 800 and 950 µg mL-1 (LMPF-A) against S.Typhimurium and L. monocytogenes, respectively. The possible antibacterial activity of the phenolic extracts could be related to the release of phosphate and potassium ions, the effect of the disruption of membrane integrity on L. monocytogenes, and the effect of the inhibition of dihydronicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) oxidase activity on S. Typhimurium. Quercetin and kaempferol were the most active compounds in producing bacterial damage. Strawberry juice supplemented with the phenolic fractions and incubated at 37, 20, and 4 °C reduced bacterial viability; moreover, after treatment with the phenolic fraction at the lowest temperature, no viable cells were detected after 7 days' incubation. Salmonella was more sensitive to the supplements than Listeria in strawberry juice. CONCLUSIONS: This study could form the basis for the development of natural antibacterial agents that could be included in natural juice or used by the pharmaceutical industry. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.

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The effects of Mentha arvensis L. (MAEO; 0.625 µL/mL) and M. piperita L. (MPEO; 1.25 µL/mL) essential oils on viable cell counts and physiological functions in Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis in pineapple and mango juice after a 15 min-exposure under refrigeration were evaluated in this study. The physiological functions of the bacterial cells were assessed by flow cytometry using the fluorochromes thiazole orange, propidium iodide, bis-1,3-dibutylbarbutiric acid, ethidium bromide, and 5-cyano-2,3-ditolyl tetrazolium chloride to investigate membrane integrity, membrane potential, efflux activity, and respiratory activity. MAEO and MPEO sharply reduced (>5 log10 CFU/mL cycles) the counts of E. coli, L. monocytogenes and Salmonella Enteritidis in pineapple juice, and caused smaller reductions (0.61-1.58 log10 CFU/mL cycles) in mango juice. Bacterial cells exposed to MAEO and MPEO in pineapple and mango juice showed increased membrane permeability, membrane depolarization and changes in efflux pump and respiratory activity. More physiological damage occurred in bacterial cell populations exposed to MAEO or MPEO in pineapple juice than in mango juice. These results indicate that MAEO and MPEO inactivate E. coli, L. monocytogenes and Salmonella Enteritidis cells in pineapple and mango juice through a multi-target action mode that disrupts cytoplasmic membranes, increases permeability and potential depolarization, as well as inhibits efflux pump and respiratory activity.

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Plant extracts exist as a complex matrix which serves as a source of numerous bioactive metabolites. The ultra performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection-coupled electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry technique was used to characterize the aqueous extract from leaves of Alchornea glandulosa (EAG), a species popularly used to treat gastrointestinal problems as an antiulcer agent. Quantification of phenolic derivatives was determined using Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminum trichloride (AlCl3) methods. In addition, antioxidant (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl [DPPH•] radical scavenging, ß-carotene-linoleic acid, and lipid peroxidation), antibacterial (agar well diffusion method and minimum inhibitory concentration), antimutagenic (Ames test), and antigenotoxic (plasmid cleavage) assays were also performed on this plant extract. The ellagitannin tris-galloyl-hexahydroxydiphenic acid-glucose was identified as the predominant compound along with tannins as majority metabolites. EAG showed high antioxidant activity accompanied by moderate antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. The highest antimutagenic activity was observed for TA97 strain without metabolic activation (S9) and with metabolic activation, TA100 and TA102 were completely inhibited. In addition, EAG exhibited potential signs of antigenotoxic action. The high antioxidant and antimutagenic activity observed for EAG suggests important therapeutic uses that still need to be verified in future studies.

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This study aims to obtain secondary metabolites extracts from filamentous fungi isolated from soil and marine sediments from Antarctica and assess its potential antibacterial activity on Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri, the agent of citrus canker. Metabolites production was conducted in Malt 2% broth at 15°C for 20 days after which intracellular and extracellular extracts were obtained. The extracts were evaluated by cell viability assays through Resazurin Microtitre Assay. From 158 fungal extracts, 33 hampered bacterial growth in vitro. The average inhibition of the extracts obtained from terrestrial (soil) and marine (sediments) fungi was 94 and 97% respectively. These inhibition values were close to the average of 90% cell death for the positive control. MIC90 and MBC for the bioactive extracts were established. Isolates that produced active metabolites against the phytopathogen were identified using molecular taxonomy (ITS-rRNA sequencing) as: Pseudogymnoascus, Penicillium, Cadophora, Paraconiothyrium and Toxicocladosporium. Antarctic fungal strains isolated from terrestrial and marine sediments were able to produce secondary metabolites with antimicrobial activity against X. citri subsp. citri, highlighting the importance of these microbial genetic resources. These metabolites have potential to be used as alternatives for the control of this plant pathogen. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: This manuscript makes an impact on the study of micro-organisms from extreme habitats and their possible contribution in discovering new active molecules against pathogens of agricultural interest. Studies on the Antarctic continent and its communities have attracted the scientific community due to the long period of isolation and low levels of disturbance that surrounds the region. Knowing the potential of fungi in this region to produce active secondary metabolites, we aim to contribute to the discovery of compounds with antibacterial action in Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri, a plant pathogen present in several regions around the globe.

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Propolis is a bee product with several biological properties. This study aimed at investigating a propolis-containing mouthwash, its organoleptic properties, microbial contamination and its antibacterial action in vitro. This mouthwash was assessed in vivo to control dental plaque in humans. The presence of microorganisms was analyzed and the minimum inhibitory concentration against Streptococcus mutans was determined. A comparative study was done in vivo using propolis, chlorhexidine, and propolis plus chlorhexidine in lower concentrations for 14 days. Dental plaque was analyzed by the Patient Hygiene Performance (PHP) index. The odontological product was yellow, cloudy, free of microbial contamination, and exerted an inhibitory action in vitro. Individuals who used a propolis-containing mouthwash for 14 consecutive days in combination or not to chlorhexidine showed a similar PHP index to chlorhexidine alone. The product exerted an antibacterial action in vitro and in vivo, exhibiting a positive action in the control of dental plaque.

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Kefir é o produto da fermentação do leite pelos grãos de kefir. Esses grãos contêm uma mistura simbiótica de bactérias e leveduras imersas em uma matriz composta de polissacarídeos e proteínas. Muitos benefícios à saúde humana têm sido atribuídos ao kefir, incluindo atividade antimicrobiana contra bactérias Gram positivas e Gram negativas. A atividade antimicrobiana de 60 microrganismos isolados de grãos de kefir, frente à Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica sorotipos Typhimurium e Enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus e Listeria monocytogenes, foi estudada através do teste do antagonismo. A ação antimicrobiana dos sobrenadantes das bactérias ácido-lácticas que apresentaram atividade no teste do antagonismo foi testada. O experimento foi repetido usando sobrenadantes com pH neutralizado. Salmonella Typhimurium e Enteritidis sobreviveram por 24 horas no kefir em fermentação. E. coli O157:H7, S. aureus e L. monocytogenes foram recuperados até 72 horas após o início da fermentação. Todos os isolados apresentaram atividade antimicrobiana contra pelo menos um dos patógenos usados no teste do antagonismo. Sobrenadantes de 25 isolados apresentaram atividade inibitória e três mantiveram essa atividade com pH neutralizado. As bactérias patogênicas estudadas sobreviveram por tempo superior àquele normalmente utilizado para a fermentação do kefir artesanal, o que caracteriza perigo em potencial para o consumidor quando a matéria-prima não apresentar segurança sanitária. Lactobacillus isolados de grãos de kefir apresentam atividade antimicrobiana contra cepas de E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella sorotipos Typhimurium e Enteritidis, S. aureus e L. monocytogenes além daquela exercida pela diminuição do pH.(AU)

Kefir is the product of milk fermentation by kefir grains. These grains contain a mixture of symbiotic bacteria and yeasts embedded in a matrix composed of polysaccharides and proteins. Many human health benefits have been attributed to kefir, including antimicrobial activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. We studied the antimicrobial activity of sixty bacterial strains isolated from kefir grains compared to Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotypes Typhimurium and Enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Listeria monocytogenes through antagonism test. We tested the antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria supernatants that were active in the antagonism test. The experiment was repeated using supernatants with neutralized pH. Salmonella Typhimurium and Enteritidis survived for 24 hours in kefir fermentation. E. coli O157:H7, S. aureus and L. monocytogenes were recovered up to 72 hours after the start of fermentation. All isolates showed antimicrobial activity against at least one of the pathogens used in the test of antagonism. Supernatants of 25 isolates showed inhibitory activity, and three maintained this activity with neutralized pH. Pathogenic bacteria studied survived for longer than the time normally used for fermentation of artisanal kefir, characterizing a potential danger to the consumer when the raw material does not provide health security. Lactobacillus isolated from kefir grains exhibit antimicrobial activity against strains of E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella serotypes Typhimurium and Enteritidis S. aureus, and L. monocytogenes in addition to that exerted by the lower pH values.(AU)

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Abstract Kefir is the product of milk fermentation by kefir grains. These grains contain a mixture of symbiotic bacteria and yeasts embedded in a matrix composed of polysaccharides and proteins. Many human health benefits have been attributed to kefir, including antimicrobial activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. We studied the antimicrobial activity of sixty bacterial strains isolated from kefir grains compared to Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotypes Typhimurium and Enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Listeria monocytogenes through antagonism test. We tested the antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria supernatants that were active in the antagonism test. The experiment was repeated using supernatants with neutralized pH. Salmonella Typhimurium and Enteritidis survived for 24 hours in kefir fermentation. E. coli O157:H7, S. aureus and L. monocytogenes were recovered up to 72 hours after the start of fermentation. All isolates showed antimicrobial activity against at least one of the pathogens used in the test of antagonism. Supernatants of 25 isolates showed inhibitory activity, and three maintained this activity with neutralized pH. Pathogenic bacteria studied survived for longer than the time normally used for fermentation of artisanal kefir, characterizing a potential danger to the consumer when the raw material does not provide health security. Lactobacillus isolated from kefir grains exhibit antimicrobial activity against strains of E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella serotypes Typhimurium and Enteritidis S. aureus, and L. monocytogenes in addition to that exerted by the lower pH values.

Resumo Kefir é o produto da fermentação do leite pelos grãos de kefir. Esses grãos contêm uma mistura simbiótica de bactérias e leveduras imersas em uma matriz composta de polissacarídeos e proteínas. Muitos benefícios à saúde humana têm sido atribuídos ao kefir, incluindo atividade antimicrobiana contra bactérias Gram positivas e Gram negativas. A atividade antimicrobiana de 60 microrganismos isolados de grãos de kefir, frente à Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica sorotipos Typhimurium e Enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus e Listeria monocytogenes, foi estudada através do teste do antagonismo. A ação antimicrobiana dos sobrenadantes das bactérias ácido-lácticas que apresentaram atividade no teste do antagonismo foi testada. O experimento foi repetido usando sobrenadantes com pH neutralizado. Salmonella Typhimurium e Enteritidis sobreviveram por 24 horas no kefir em fermentação. E. coli O157:H7, S. aureus e L. monocytogenes foram recuperados até 72 horas após o início da fermentação. Todos os isolados apresentaram atividade antimicrobiana contra pelo menos um dos patógenos usados no teste do antagonismo. Sobrenadantes de 25 isolados apresentaram atividade inibitória e três mantiveram essa atividade com pH neutralizado. As bactérias patogênicas estudadas sobreviveram por tempo superior àquele normalmente utilizado para a fermentação do kefir artesanal, o que caracteriza perigo em potencial para o consumidor quando a matéria-prima não apresentar segurança sanitária. Lactobacillus isolados de grãos de kefir apresentam atividade antimicrobiana contra cepas de E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella sorotipos Typhimurium e Enteritidis, S. aureus e L. monocytogenes além daquela exercida pela diminuição do pH.

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Kefir é o produto da fermentação do leite pelos grãos de kefir. Esses grãos contêm uma mistura simbiótica de bactérias e leveduras imersas em uma matriz composta de polissacarídeos e proteínas. Muitos benefícios à saúde humana têm sido atribuídos ao kefir, incluindo atividade antimicrobiana contra bactérias Gram positivas e Gram negativas. A atividade antimicrobiana de 60 microrganismos isolados de grãos de kefir, frente à Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica sorotipos Typhimurium e Enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus e Listeria monocytogenes, foi estudada através do teste do antagonismo. A ação antimicrobiana dos sobrenadantes das bactérias ácido-lácticas que apresentaram atividade no teste do antagonismo foi testada. O experimento foi repetido usando sobrenadantes com pH neutralizado. Salmonella Typhimurium e Enteritidis sobreviveram por 24 horas no kefir em fermentação. E. coli O157:H7, S. aureus e L. monocytogenes foram recuperados até 72 horas após o início da fermentação. Todos os isolados apresentaram atividade antimicrobiana contra pelo menos um dos patógenos usados no teste do antagonismo. Sobrenadantes de 25 isolados apresentaram atividade inibitória e três mantiveram essa atividade com pH neutralizado. As bactérias patogênicas estudadas sobreviveram por tempo superior àquele normalmente utilizado para a fermentação do kefir artesanal, o que caracteriza perigo em potencial para o consumidor quando a matéria-prima não apresentar segurança sanitária. Lactobacillus isolados de grãos de kefir apresentam atividade antimicrobiana contra cepas de E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella sorotipos Typhimurium e Enteritidis, S. aureus e L. monocytogenes além daquela exercida pela diminuição do pH.

Kefir is the product of milk fermentation by kefir grains. These grains contain a mixture of symbiotic bacteria and yeasts embedded in a matrix composed of polysaccharides and proteins. Many human health benefits have been attributed to kefir, including antimicrobial activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. We studied the antimicrobial activity of sixty bacterial strains isolated from kefir grains compared to Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotypes Typhimurium and Enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Listeria monocytogenes through antagonism test. We tested the antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria supernatants that were active in the antagonism test. The experiment was repeated using supernatants with neutralized pH. Salmonella Typhimurium and Enteritidis survived for 24 hours in kefir fermentation. E. coli O157:H7, S. aureus and L. monocytogenes were recovered up to 72 hours after the start of fermentation. All isolates showed antimicrobial activity against at least one of the pathogens used in the test of antagonism. Supernatants of 25 isolates showed inhibitory activity, and three maintained this activity with neutralized pH. Pathogenic bacteria studied survived for longer than the time normally used for fermentation of artisanal kefir, characterizing a potential danger to the consumer when the raw material does not provide health security. Lactobacillus isolated from kefir grains exhibit antimicrobial activity against strains of E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella serotypes Typhimurium and Enteritidis S. aureus, and L. monocytogenes in addition to that exerted by the lower pH values.

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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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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 (Pl), 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 igualou 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. E [...](AU)

Archaeologically it is dated back to the records the consumption of peppers, 9,000 years ago in Mexico land. In mid-1500 up to 2000 the seeds and fruits of peppers were better known and their use had grown up significantly. With the rapid and progressive increase in resistant microbial strains, looking in food technology combat spoilage of food from vegetable and natural extracts using secondary actions of the plant and thus reducing the use of chemical additives. Considering the above, this study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial action of some varieties of peppers (Capsicum spp.): Trinidad Scorpion (P1), Baiana (P2), Cumari of Pará (P3), Red Habanero (P4) and Chocolate Habanero (P5); and also combinations of the same plants. It was used the diffusion method in Agar gel. Petri dishes with the appropriate culture medium were previously seeded with the following micro-organisms: Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), Salmonella Typhimurium (ATCC 14028), Salmonella Enteritidis and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), then incubated at 35º C for 24 to 48 hours. Halos considered of significant antimicrobial activity were those in diameter equal to or greater than 10 mm. A significant bactericidal effect on B. subtilis by Cumari of Pará (10 mm halo), the combinations P1 + P2 (12 mm halo), P2 + P3 (halo 11mm) and P2 + P4 (halo 10 mm); S. aureus by Trinidad Scorpion (12 mm halo), the combinations P1 + P2 (11 mm halo) P1 + P3 (10 mm halo), P2 + P3 (10 mm halo), P2 + P4 (12 mm halo) and P3 + P4 (11 mm halo); S. Typhimurium by Red Habanero (13 mm halo), P1 + P5 (10 mm halo), P3 + P5 (10 mm halo). Any variety or combination showed significant action on S. Enteritidis. S. aureus was significantly inhibited by more extracts.(AU)

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A procura por novas substâncias com ação bactericida vem aumentando, devido à crescente resistência bacteriana às drogas utilizadas no tratamento de várias enfermidades. As plantas sintetizam compostos secundários com o intuito de se defender de condições ambientais adversas e estes podem ter atividade no controle de alguns micro-organismos. A maioria das asteraceas sintetiza lactonas sesquiterpênicas, compostos que vêm sendo estudados quanto à atividade bactericida. Sendo assim este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a ação bactericida do extrato bruto de duas espécies de asteraceae: Helianthus tuberosus e Smallanthus sonchifolius. Os ensaios de sensibilidade foram realizados com a incorporação dos dois extratos brutos em diferentes concentrações em agar e posterior semeadura das bactérias Staphylococcus aureus e Escherichia coli. Os resultados demonstraram que ambos os extratos apresentaram atividade de inibição total sobre o crescimento S. aureus e parcial sobre o crescimento de E. coli.

The search for new antibacterial substances has increased mainly due to higher bacterial resistance to the drugs commonly used for the treatment of diverse diseases. Plants synthesize secondary compounds as a defense mechanism against adverse environmental conditions. These substances may act on the growth or development of some microorganisms. Most Asteraceae plants synthesize sesquiterpenic lactones. These compounds have been studied for bactericidal activity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the bactericidal action of the crude extract of two species of Asteraceae: Helianthus tuberosus and Smallanthus sonchifolius. Sensitivity tests were performed with the incorporation of the two plant crude extracts at different concentrations in agar followed by the inoculation of S. aureus and E. coli bacteria. The results demonstrated that both extracts showed total inhibition activity over the growthof S. aureus and partial inhibition activity over the growth of E. coli.

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Abarema cochliacarpos é uma espécie nativa do Brasil, pertence à família Leguminosae - Mimosoidae, muito utilizada na medicina popular. Objetivou-se avaliar a atividade antibacteriana in vitro dos extratos ciclohexânico, acetônico e etanólico da casca de Abarema cochliacarpos (Gomes) Barneby & J.W. Grimes contra bactérias isoladas de feridas cutâneas de cães. A atividade antibacteriana dos extratos foi determinada pelo método de difusão em meio sólido enquanto que a Concentração Mínima Inibitória foi determinada em microplacas. Alíquotas dos poços sem crescimento bacteriano após 24h de incubação a 35-37 ºC foram adicionadas em placas com meio de cultura para determinação da Concentração Mínima Bactericida. A análise fitoquímica da planta revelou resultados positivos para alcalóides, flavonóides, saponinas, taninos (condensáveis), terpenos e esteróides. As bactérias isoladas foram: Staphylococcus intermedius, Bacillus sp., Pasteurella sp. e Escherichia coli. Os ensaios in vitro dos extratos da casca de Abarema cochliacarpos mostraram inibição contra as bactérias Gram-positivas Staphylococcus intermedius e Bacillus sp. nas concentrações testadas (100, 50, 25, 12,5 e 6,25 mg/mL), exceto para o extrato em ciclohexano que não demonstrou inibição nas concentrações de 12,5 e 6,25 mg/mL contra o Staphylococcus intermedius. Não houve halos de inibição frente aos isolados Gram-negativos Pasteurella sp. e Escherichia coli. Concluiu-se que os extratos ciclohexânico, acetônico e etanólico da casca de Abarema cochliacarpos mostraram atividade antibacteriana, para a maioria das concentrações testadas, frente às cepas Gram-positivas Staphylococcus intermedius e Bacillus sp. isoladas de feridas cutâneas de cão(AU)

Abarema cochliacarpos is a native species of Brazil, it belongs to the family Leguminosae - Mimosoidae, and it has been long used in folk medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial activity of cyclohexane, acetone, and ethanol extracts of the bark of Abarema cochliacarpos (Gomes) Barneby & JW Grimes against bacteria isolated from skin wounds in dogs. The antibacterial activity of the extracts was determined by the diffusion method on solid medium while the Minimal Inhibitory Concentration was determined in microplates. Aliquots of the wells without bacterial growth after 24 hours of incubation at 35-37 ºC were added to plates with culture medium to determine Minimum Bactericidal Concentration. The phytochemical analysis of the plant showed positive results for alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins (condensed), terpenes and steroids. The isolated bacteria were: Staphylococcus intermedius, Bacillus sp., Pasteurella sp., and Escherichia coli. In vitro assays of the extracts of the bark of Abarema cochliacarpos showed inhibition against Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus intermedius and Bacillus sp. concentrations tested (100, 50, 25, 12.5 and 6.25 mg / mL) except for the cyclohexane extract that showed no inhibition at concentrations of 6.25 and 12.5 mg / mL against Staphylococcus intermedius. There were no zones of inhibition against the Gram-negative bacteria Pasteurella sp. and Escherichia coli. We concluded that the cyclohexane, acetone, and ethanol extracts of the bark of Abarema cochliacarpos showed antibacterial activity for most tested concentrations against the strains Gram-positive Staphylococcus intermedius and Bacillus sp. isolated from skin wounds in dogs(AU)

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Abarema cochliacarpos é uma espécie nativa do Brasil, pertence à família Leguminosae - Mimosoidae, muito utilizada na medicina popular. Objetivou-se avaliar a atividade antibacteriana in vitro dos extratos ciclohexânico, acetônico e etanólico da casca de Abarema cochliacarpos (Gomes) Barneby & J.W. Grimes contra bactérias isoladas de feridas cutâneas de cães. A atividade antibacteriana dos extratos foi determinada pelo método de difusão em meio sólido enquanto que a Concentração Mínima Inibitória foi determinada em microplacas. Alíquotas dos poços sem crescimento bacteriano após 24h de incubação a 35-37 ºC foram adicionadas em placas com meio de cultura para determinação da Concentração Mínima Bactericida. A análise fitoquímica da planta revelou resultados positivos para alcalóides, flavonóides, saponinas, taninos (condensáveis), terpenos e esteróides. As bactérias isoladas foram: Staphylococcus intermedius, Bacillus sp., Pasteurella sp. e Escherichia coli. Os ensaios in vitro dos extratos da casca de Abarema cochliacarpos mostraram inibição contra as bactérias Gram-positivas Staphylococcus intermedius e Bacillus sp. nas concentrações testadas (100, 50, 25, 12,5 e 6,25 mg/mL), exceto para o extrato em ciclohexano que não demonstrou inibição nas concentrações de 12,5 e 6,25 mg/mL contra o Staphylococcus intermedius. Não houve halos de inibição frente aos isolados Gram-negativos Pasteurella sp. e Escherichia coli. Concluiu-se que os extratos ciclohexânico, acetônico e etanólico da casca de Abarema cochliacarpos mostraram atividade antibacteriana, para a maioria das concentrações testadas, frente às cepas Gram-positivas Staphylococcus intermedius e Bacillus sp. isoladas de feridas cutâneas de cão

Abarema cochliacarpos is a native species of Brazil, it belongs to the family Leguminosae - Mimosoidae, and it has been long used in folk medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial activity of cyclohexane, acetone, and ethanol extracts of the bark of Abarema cochliacarpos (Gomes) Barneby & JW Grimes against bacteria isolated from skin wounds in dogs. The antibacterial activity of the extracts was determined by the diffusion method on solid medium while the Minimal Inhibitory Concentration was determined in microplates. Aliquots of the wells without bacterial growth after 24 hours of incubation at 35-37 ºC were added to plates with culture medium to determine Minimum Bactericidal Concentration. The phytochemical analysis of the plant showed positive results for alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins (condensed), terpenes and steroids. The isolated bacteria were: Staphylococcus intermedius, Bacillus sp., Pasteurella sp., and Escherichia coli. In vitro assays of the extracts of the bark of Abarema cochliacarpos showed inhibition against Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus intermedius and Bacillus sp. concentrations tested (100, 50, 25, 12.5 and 6.25 mg / mL) except for the cyclohexane extract that showed no inhibition at concentrations of 6.25 and 12.5 mg / mL against Staphylococcus intermedius. There were no zones of inhibition against the Gram-negative bacteria Pasteurella sp. and Escherichia coli. We concluded that the cyclohexane, acetone, and ethanol extracts of the bark of Abarema cochliacarpos showed antibacterial activity for most tested concentrations against the strains Gram-positive Staphylococcus intermedius and Bacillus sp. isolated from skin wounds in dogs

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The search for new antibacterial substances has increased mainly due to higher bacterial resistance to the drugs commonly used forthe treatment of diverse diseases. Plants synthesize secondary compounds as a defense mechanism against adverse environmental conditions. These substances may act on the growth or development of some microorganisms. Most Asteraceae plants synthesize sesquiterpenic lactones. These compounds have been studied for bactericidal activity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the bactericidal action of the crude extract of two species of Asteraceae: Helianthus tuberosus and Smallanthus sonchifolius. Sensitivity tests were performed with the incorporation of the two plant crude extracts at different concentrations in agar followed by the inoculation of S. aureus and E. coli bacteria. The results demonstrated that both extracts showed total inhibition activity over the growth of S. aureus and partial inhibition activity over the growth of E. coli.

A procura por novas substâncias com ação bactericida vem aumentando, devido à crescente resistência bacteriana às drogas utilizadas no tratamento de várias enfermidades. As plantas sintetizam compostos secundários com o intuito de se defender de condições ambientais adversas e estes podem ter atividade no controle de alguns micro-organismos. A maioria das asteraceas sintetiza lactonas sesquiterpênicas, compostos que vêm sendo estudados quanto à atividade bactericida. Sendo assim este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a ação bactericida do extrato bruto de duas espécies de asteraceae: Helianthus tuberosus e Smallanthus sonchifolius. Os ensaios de sensibilidade foram realizados com a incorporação dos dois extratos brutos em diferentes concentrações em agar e posterior semeadura das bactérias Staphylococcus aureus e Escherichia coli. Os resultados demonstraram que ambos os extratos apresentaram atividade de inibição total sobre o crescimento S. aureus e parcial sobre o crescimento de E. coli.

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Abstract Abarema cochliacarpos is a native species of Brazil, it belongs to the family Leguminosae - Mimosoidae, and it has been long used in folk medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial activity of cyclohexane, acetone, and ethanol extracts of the bark of Abarema cochliacarpos (Gomes) Barneby & JW Grimes against bacteria isolated from skin wounds in dogs. The antibacterial activity of the extracts was determined by the diffusion method on solid medium while the Minimal Inhibitory Concentration was determined in microplates. Aliquots of the wells without bacterial growth after 24 hours of incubation at 35-37 ºC were added to plates with culture medium to determine Minimum Bactericidal Concentration. The phytochemical analysis of the plant showed positive results for alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins (condensed), terpenes and steroids. The isolated bacteria were: Staphylococcus intermedius, Bacillus sp., Pasteurella sp., and Escherichia coli. In vitro assays of the extracts of the bark of Abarema cochliacarpos showed inhibition against Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus intermedius and Bacillus sp. concentrations tested (100, 50, 25, 12.5 and 6.25 mg / mL) except for the cyclohexane extract that showed no inhibition at concentrations of 6.25 and 12.5 mg / mL against Staphylococcus intermedius. There were no zones of inhibition against the Gram-negative bacteria Pasteurella sp. and Escherichia coli. We concluded that the cyclohexane, acetone, and ethanol extracts of the bark of Abarema cochliacarpos showed antibacterial activity for most tested concentrations against the strains Gram-positive Staphylococcus intermedius and Bacillus sp. isolated from skin wounds in dogs.

Resumo Abarema cochliacarpos é uma espécie nativa do Brasil, pertence à família Leguminosae - Mimosoidae, muito utilizada na medicina popular. Objetivou-se avaliar a atividade antibacteriana in vitro dos extratos ciclohexânico, acetônico e etanólico da casca de Abarema cochliacarpos (Gomes) Barneby & J.W. Grimes contra bactérias isoladas de feridas cutâneas de cães. A atividade antibacteriana dos extratos foi determinada pelo método de difusão em meio sólido enquanto que a Concentração Mínima Inibitória foi determinada em microplacas. Alíquotas dos poços sem crescimento bacteriano após 24h de incubação a 35-37 ºC foram adicionadas em placas com meio de cultura para determinação da Concentração Mínima Bactericida. A análise fitoquímica da planta revelou resultados positivos para alcalóides, flavonóides, saponinas, taninos (condensáveis), terpenos e esteróides. As bactérias isoladas foram: Staphylococcus intermedius, Bacillus sp., Pasteurella sp. e Escherichia coli. Os ensaios in vitro dos extratos da casca de Abarema cochliacarpos mostraram inibição contra as bactérias Gram-positivas Staphylococcus intermedius e Bacillus sp. nas concentrações testadas (100, 50, 25, 12,5 e 6,25 mg/mL), exceto para o extrato em ciclohexano que não demonstrou inibição nas concentrações de 12,5 e 6,25 mg/mL contra o Staphylococcus intermedius. Não houve halos de inibição frente aos isolados Gram-negativos Pasteurella sp. e Escherichia coli. Concluiu-se que os extratos ciclohexânico, acetônico e etanólico da casca de Abarema cochliacarpos mostraram atividade antibacteriana, para a maioria das concentrações testadas, frente às cepas Gram-positivas Staphylococcus intermedius e Bacillus sp. isoladas de feridas cutâneas de cão.