UPLC-MS-ESI-QTOF Analysis and Antifungal Activity of the Spondias tuberosa Arruda Leaf and Root Hydroalcoholic Extracts.

The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate the chemical compositions and effects of the S. tuberosa leaf and root hydroalcoholic extracts (HELST and HERST) against different strains of Candida. Chemical analysis was performed by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Quadrupole/Time of Flight System (UPLC-MS-ESI-QTOF). The Inhibitory Concentration of 50% of the growth (IC50) as well as the intrinsic and combined action of the extracts with the antifungal fluconazole (FCZ) were determined by the microdilution method while the minimum fungicidal concentrations (MFCs) and the effect on fungal morphological transitions were analyzed by subculture and in humid chambers, respectively. From the preliminary phytochemical analysis, the phenols and flavonoids were the most abundant. The intrinsic IC50 values for HELST ranged from 5716.3 to 7805.8 µg/mL and from 6175.4 to 51070.9 µg/mL for the HERST, whereas the combination of the extracts with fluconazole presented IC50 values from 2.65 to 278.41 µg/mL. The MFC of the extracts, individually, for all the tested strains was ≥16384 µg/mL. When fluconazole was combined with each extract, the MFC against CA URM 5974 was reduced (HELST: 2048 and HERST: 4096 µg/mL). Synergism was observed against standard C. albicans (CA) and C. tropicalis (CT) strains and with the root extract against the CT isolate. The leaf extract inhibited the morphological transition of all strains while the root extract inhibited only CT strains.

Control of bacterial and fungal biofilms by natural products of Ziziphus joazeiro Mart. (Rhamnaceae).

The aim of this study is to verify the action of the aqueous leaf extract Ziziphus joazeiro in the eradication of bacterial and fungal biofilms, and to compare these effects with the stem bark extracts, as well as with conventional standard drugs. The presence of secondary metabolites was observed through phytochemical prospection assays. The effect of the aqueous extract on microbial biofilm formation was observed by OD600 nm absorbance and the crystal violet assay. For bacterial and fungal biofilms, chlorhexidine gluconate and fluconazole, respectively, were used as positive controls. Phytochemical characterization showed the presence of secondary metabolite classes common to both extracts such as flavonoids, steroids and saponins. In particular, in the aqueous leaf extract phenols, condensed tannins and alkaloids were observed. Eradication results using the aqueous leaf extract showed an inhibition of the microbial biofilm mass, moreover the biofilms were more sensitive to the bark extract, which presented a greater inhibition number and an action similar to standard drugs. It is important to highlight the leaf extract showed significant eradication at the lowest concentrations for mature yeast biofilms, thus demonstrating its potential to modify microbial resistance susceptibility. Bacterial and fungal biofilm eradication results using the Ziziphus joazeiro aqueous extracts presented a biofilm inhibition effect for both, moreover the results support the ethnopharmacological knowledge surrounding the use of Ziziphus joazeiro stems in the community. In comparison, the bark extract presented a more effective treatment than the leaf extract against biofilms, presenting inhibition levels similar to the used standard drugs.

GC-MS analysis of the fixed oil from Sus scrofa domesticus Linneaus (1758) and antimicrobial activity against bacteria with veterinary interest.

The bioprospection of zootherapeutic products can be a source of new drugs and to the creation of new strategies of natural resources conservation and management of endangered species. This fact is supported by ethnobiological studies indicating that the usage of zootherapeutic products can be replaced by the use of natural products isolated from plants and domestic animals. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has increased the need for research for new active principles. Ethnoveterinary studies in Brazil have shown that Sus scrofa domesticus fat is used for diseases associated with bacterial pathogens. The objective of this study was to identify the chemical composition and to evaluate the antibacterial activity of the fixed oil of Sus scrofa domesticus (OFSC) when used alone or associated with antibiotics. In the analysis of the oil composition, there were 4 constituents identified, with oleic acid being the major constituent. The OFSC did not present antibacterial activity when tested alone; however, it showed synergism in the modulating activity when associated with antibiotics Amikacin and Amoxicillin.

Avaliação da atividade antimicrobiana e moduladora do extrato etanólico de Libidibia ferrea (Mart. ex Tul.) L.P. Queiroz / Evaluación de la actividad antimicrobiana y modulatória del extracto etanólico de Libidibia ferrea (Mart. ex Tul.) L.P. Queiroz / Evaluation of antimicrobial and modulatory activity of the ethanol extract of Libidibia ferrea (Mart. ex Tul.) L.P. Queiroz

Introdução: Staphylococcus aureus é mencionada na literatura como um importante patógeno, algumas espécimes acarretam infecções oportunistas em muitos animais e homens. Escherichia coli é uma das principais causas de doenças infecciosas humanas. Pertencente à família das Enterobacteriaceae, compartilham diversos fatores de virulência descrita por sua resistência a vários antibióticos, as contaminações são provavelmente iniciadas por modificações de defesas do hospedeiro. Pseudomonas aeruginosaé conhecida por causar infecção aguda pela produção de toxinas. Objetivo: avaliar o efeito antimicrobiano do extrato etanólico de Libidibia ferrea (Mart. ex Tul.) L.P. Queiroz, e modulação da atividade antibiótica. Métodos: o material botânico de Libidibia ferrea foi coletado no município de Penaforte, Ceará, Brasil. Para a obtenção dos extratos foram coletadas entrecasca e vagem frescas, submersos em etanol separadamente por 72 h, sendo após esse período, filtrado e concentrado em condensador rotativo a vácuo. Foram realizados testes de atividade antimicrobiana e modulação da atividade antimicrobiana com cepas padrões e multirresistentes de bactérias. Resultados: o extrato demonstrou atividade moduladora quando combinados com alguns antimicrobianos contra algumas linhagens testadas. Conclusões: portanto, é sugerido que o extrato de L. ferrea pode ser utilizada como uma fonte de produtos naturais na terapêutica antimicrobiana e no combate a multirresistência bacteriana(AU)

Introducción: Staphylococcus aureus se menciona en la literatura como un patógeno importante, algunos provocan infecciones oportunistas en animales y hombres. Escherichia coli es una de las principales causas de enfermedades infecciosas humanas. Ambas pertenecen a la familia Enterobacteriaceae, comparten muchos factores de virulencia y se caracterizan por su resistencia a múltiples antibióticos, su contaminación tal vez iniciada por la modificación de las defensas del hospedero. Pseudomonas aeruginosa causa de infección aguda mediante la producción de toxinas. Objetivo: evaluar el efecto antimicrobiano del extracto de etanol de Libidibia ferrea (Mart ex Tul.) LP Queiroz, y la modulación de la actividad antibiótica. Métodos: L. ferrea fue recopilada en el municipio de Penaforte, Ceará, Brasil. Para obtener los extractos se recogieron corteza y frutos frescos, sumergidos en etanol por separado durante 72 h, después se filtraron y se concentraron en un condensador rotatorio. Se realizaron pruebas de actividad antimicrobiana y la modulación de la actividad antimicrobiana con cepas multirresistentes de bacterias. Resultados: los extractos mostraron actividad moduladora cuando se combina con algunos antibióticos contra algunas cepas ensayadas. Conclusión: por lo tanto, se sugiere que el extracto de L. ferrea puede ser utilizado como una fuente de productos naturales en la terapia antimicrobiana y en la resistencia a múltiples fármacos bacteriana combate(AU)

Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is mentioned in the literature as an important pathogen, some opportunistic bacteria may cause several problems in many animals and humans. Escherichia coli is a leading cause of human infectious diseases. Belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae, share many virulence factors described by their resistance to multiple antibiotics, the contamination is probably initiated by modifications in the host defenses. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is known to cause acute infection by producing toxins. Objective: evaluate the antimicrobial effect of the ethanol extract of Libidibia ferrea (Mart ex Tul.) LP Queiroz, and modulation of antibiotic activity. Methods: L. ferrea was collected in the municipality of Penaforte, Ceará, Brazil. To obtain the extracts were collected bark and fruits, submerged in ethanol separately for 72 h, after this period, filtered and concentrated in a rotary vacuum condenser. Antimicrobial activity tests were performed and modulation of antimicrobial activity with standards and multiresistant strains of bacteria. Results: the extract showed antibacterial activity when combined with some antibiotics against the assayed strains, demonstrating a modulatory potential. Conclusion: therefore, it is suggested that L. ferrea extract can be used as a source of natural products in the antimicrobial therapy and in the combat bacterial multidrug resistance(AU)