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1. 1-Methyltryptophan Treatment Increases Defense-Related Proteins in the Apoplast of Tomato Plants

Author:
Eugenio Llorens; Loredana Scalschi; Ana I. González-Hernández; Gemma Camañes; Pilar García-Agustín; Begonya Vicedo
Source:
Journal of proteome research 2020 v.20 no.1 pp. 433-443
ISSN:
1535-3907
Subject:
Escherichia coli; Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato; antimicrobial properties; apoplast; apoplastic fluids; induced resistance; plant protection; proteome; proteomics; research; tomatoes
Abstract:
... The activation of induced resistance in plants may enhance the production of defensive proteins to avoid the invasion of pathogens. In this way, the composition of the apoplastic fluid could represent an important layer of defense that plants can modify to avoid the attack. In this study, we performed a proteomic study of the apoplastic fluid from plants treated with the resistance inducer 1-methy ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00498

2. 3-(Phenethylamino)demethyl(oxy)aaptamine as an anti-dormant mycobacterial substance: Isolation, evaluation and total synthesis

Author:
Yuji Sumii; Naoyuki Kotoku; Chisu Han; Kentaro Kamiya; Andi Setiawan; Catherine Vilchèze; William R. Jacobs; Masayoshi Arai
Source:
Tetrahedron letters 2020 v.61 no.22 pp. 151924
ISSN:
0040-4039
Subject:
Aaptos; Mycobacterium bovis BCG; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; aerobic conditions; anaerobic conditions; antimicrobial properties; chemical reactions; chemical structure; minimum inhibitory concentration; multiple drug resistance; organic compounds
Abstract:
... 3-(Phenethylamino)demethyl(oxy)aaptamine (1) was re-discovered from the marine sponge of Aaptos sp. as an anti-dormant mycobacterial substance through the bioassay-guided separation. Compound 1 showed potent anti-microbial activity against Mycobacterium bovis BCG with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 0.75 µg/mL under both aerobic conditions and hypoxic conditions inducing dormant state. Compo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tetlet.2020.151924

3. Allium ursinum and Allium oschaninii against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Candida albicans Mono- and Polymicrobic Biofilms in In Vitro Static and Dynamic Models

Author:
Emilia Galdiero; Valeria Di Onofrio; Angela Maione; Edvige Gambino; Renato Gesuele; Bruno Menale; Martina Ciaravolo; Federica Carraturo; Marco Guida
Source:
Microorganisms 2020 v.8 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2607
Subject:
Allium ursinum; Candida albicans; Klebsiella pneumoniae; antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial properties; biofilm; dynamic models; gentian violet; minimum inhibitory concentration; polypropylenes; polytetrafluoroethylene
Abstract:
... The present study assesses the in vitro antibiofilm potential activity of extracts of wild Allium ursinum and Allium oschaninii. The active ingredients of the extracts were obtained with a technique named Naviglio (rapid solid–liquid dynamic extraction, RSLDE) which is based on an innovative and green solid–liquid extraction methodology. The extracts were tested against m ...
DOI:
10.3390/microorganisms8030336

4. Citrus Essential Oils (CEOs) and Their Applications in Food: An Overview

Author:
Himashree Bora; Madhu Kamle; Dipendra Kumar Mahato; Pragya Tiwari; Pradeep Kumar
Source:
Plants 2020 v.9 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2223-7747
Subject:
Citrus; aldehydes; antimicrobial properties; antioxidants; bioactive compounds; cost effectiveness; essential oils; food matrix; food safety; linalool; packaging; packaging materials; preservatives; sabinene; sesquiterpenoids
Abstract:
... Citrus is a genus belonging to the Rutaceae family and includes important crops like orange, lemons, pummelos, grapefruits, limes, etc. Citrus essential oils (CEOs) consist of some major biologically active compounds like α-/β-pinene, sabinene, β-myrcene, d-limonene, linalool, α-humulene, and α-terpineol belonging ...
DOI:
10.3390/plants9030357

5. Paenibacillus alvei MP1 as a Producer of the Proteinaceous Compound with Activity against Important Human Pathogens, Including Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes

Author:
Magdalena Pajor; Zirui Ray Xiong; Randy W. Worobo; Piotr Szweda
Source:
Pathogens 2020 v.9 no.5 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-0817
Subject:
Escherichia coli; Gram-negative bacteria; Listeria monocytogenes; Paenibacillus alvei; Staphylococcus aureus; ammonium sulfate; animal pathogens; antibiotic resistance; antibiotics; antimicrobial properties; buckwheat honey; heat stability; heat treatment; mass spectrometry; metabolites; peptides; proteinases; research; virulent strains
Abstract:
... An emerging need for new classes of antibiotics is, on the one hand, evident as antimicrobial resistance continues to rise. On the other hand, the awareness of the pros and cons of chemically synthesized compounds’ extensive use leads to a search for new metabolites in already known reservoirs. Previous research showed that Paenibacillus strain (P. alvei MP1) recovered from a b ...
DOI:
10.3390/pathogens9050319

6. Acanthophoraine A, a new pyrrolidine alkaloid from the red alga Acanthophora spicifera

Author:
Jia-Li Lin; Yong-Qian Liang; Xiao-Jian Liao; Jian-Ting Yang; Dai-Chun Li; Yu-Ling Huang; Zhi-Hui Jiang; Shi-Hai Xu; Bing-Xin Zhao
Source:
Natural product research 2020 v.34 no.14 pp. 2065-2070
ISSN:
1478-6427
Subject:
Acanthophora spicifera; alkaloids; antimicrobial properties; pyrrolidones; research; spectroscopy; urea
Abstract:
... A new pyrrolidine alkaloid, acanthophoraine A (1), along with six known alkaloids (2–7), had been isolated from the red alga Acanthophora spicifera. The structures of these compounds were identified by spectroscopic analyses. The absolute configuration of 1 was established by ECD calculation. Compound 1 represents the first example of N-isobutyl pyrrolidone with an urea arm. The antimicrobial acti ...
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2019.1569008

7. Accelerated healing of full thickness excised skin wound in rabbits using single application of alginate/acacia based nanocomposites of ZnO nanoparticles

Author:
Anju Manuja; R. Raguvaran; Balvinder Kumar; Anu Kalia; B.N. Tripathi
Source:
International journal of biological macromolecules 2020 v.155 pp. 823-833
ISSN:
0141-8130
Subject:
Acacia; alginates; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; biocompatibility; cell adhesion; chemical bonding; collagen; excision; glutaraldehyde; gum arabic; histology; microorganisms; moieties; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; ointments; polymers; rabbits; staining; synergism; tissue repair; topical application; toxicity; transmission electron microscopy; wound treatment; zinc oxide
Abstract:
... A perfect wound covering should prevent dryness of the wound and provide a favourable moist milieu at the wound interface allowing gas access but act as a barrier to the dirt and microorganisms. It is imperative to ensure early restoration of wound without scar formation at the site. Topical application of antiseptic preparation is the best for wound treatment because of its direct action. Zinc ox ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.03.221

8. Action mechanisms of probiotics on Candida spp. and candidiasis prevention: an update

Author:
F.C. Ribeiro; R.D. Rossoni; P.P. de Barros; J.D. Santos; L.R.O. Fugisaki; M.P.V. Leão; J.C. Junqueira
Source:
Journal of applied microbiology 2020 v.129 no.2 pp. 175-185
ISSN:
1364-5072
Subject:
Lactobacillus; adhesion; antimicrobial properties; biofilm; candidiasis; fungi; immune system; invertebrates; probiotics; secondary metabolites; vertebrates; virulence
Abstract:
... Due to the high incidence of fungal infections caused by Candida species and their increasing resistance to antimicrobial treatments, alternative therapies such as probiotics have been studied. It has been show that several species of the genus Lactobacillus have anti‐Candida activity, probably by direct inhibition, through competition for adhesion sites or production of secondary metabolites, and ...
DOI:
10.1111/jam.14511

9. Active bilayer films based on cassava starch incorporating ZnO nanorods and PVA electrospun mats containing rosemary extract

Author:
Santiago Estevez-Areco; Lucas Guz; Roberto Candal; Silvia Goyanes
Source:
Food hydrocolloids 2020 v.108 pp. 106054
ISSN:
0268-005X
Subject:
Escherichia coli; antimicrobial properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; biodegradability; cassava starch; composite films; extrusion; hydrocolloids; modulus of elasticity; nanorods; permeability; polyphenols; rosemary; shelf life; starch; thermoplastics; water vapor
Abstract:
... Active packaging constitutes a method to preserve sensitive products (in particular foods) and extend its shelf life. In this research, a novel bilayer film with antioxidant and antimicrobial activity was developed from biodegradable polymers. The outer layer consists in a composite film of thermoplastic starch and ZnO nanorods (TPS-ZnO) obtained by flat die extrusion, and the inner layer is an el ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106054

10. Active delivery of antimicrobial nanoparticles into microbial cells through surface functionalization strategies

Author:
Akbar Bahrami; Rana Delshadi; Seid Mahdi Jafari
Source:
Trends in food science & technology 2020 v.99 pp. 217-228
ISSN:
0924-2244
Subject:
active ingredients; antibiotics; antimicrobial properties; bacteria; behavior change; biochemical compounds; ligands; nanoparticles; polymers; public health; synergism
Abstract:
... Recently, the structural and behavioral changes of microorganisms have been rapidly increased. The appearance of resistant bacteria by enhancing antibiotic adaptation potentially is a significant concern for public health; thus, many efforts are needed to promote efficiency of antimicrobial substances. Surface functionalization of antimicrobial nanoparticles can improve their efficiency and divers ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tifs.2020.03.008

11. Active edible sugar palm starch-chitosan films carrying extra virgin olive oil: Barrier, thermo-mechanical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties

Author:
M. Hasan; Rusman Rusman; Ibnu Khaldun; Linda Ardana; Mudatsir Mudatsir; H. Fansuri
Source:
International journal of biological macromolecules 2020 v.163 pp. 766-775
ISSN:
0141-8130
Subject:
Arenga pinnata; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; X-ray diffraction; antimicrobial properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; biocomposites; essential oils; extra-virgin olive oil; hydrogen; starch; surface roughness; tensile strength; thermal stability
Abstract:
... Starch-chitosan blend films are considered promising raw materials for producing active food packaging film, especially by adding active compounds such as essential oil. Active edible sugar palm starch (SPS)-chitosan (CH) films carrying extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) were fabricated. Tensile strength (TS) and elongation at break (EB), thermal stability, barrier properties, antioxidant and antimicro ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.07.076

12. Activities of Nerol, a natural plant active ingredient, against Candida albicans in vitro and in vivo

Author:
Zhen Wang; Kunlong Yang; Lei Chen; Rui Yan; Su Qu; Yong-xin Li; Man Liu; Hong Zeng; Jun Tian
Source:
Applied microbiology and biotechnology 2020 v.104 no.11 pp. 5039-5052
ISSN:
0175-7598
Subject:
Candida albicans; acidification; active ingredients; antifungal agents; antimicrobial properties; aspartic proteinases; biotechnology; cell membranes; drug resistance; drug therapy; ergosterol; fungi; glucocorticoids; growth curves; immunosuppression; mice; minimum inhibitory concentration; nerol; permeability; phenotype; vulvovaginal candidiasis
Abstract:
... Candida albicans invasion is one of the most serious fungal infections in clinical history. In recent years, because of the widespread use of immunosuppressive drugs, chemotherapy drugs, glucocorticoids, and broad-spectrum antibiotics, serious drug resistance has been reported; therefore, a new type of antifungal drug needs to be developed. In this study, we found that Nerol (NEL) had strong antim ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00253-020-10559-2

13. Addressing the challenges in antisepsis: focus on povidone iodine

Author:
Ruben Barreto; Brigitte Barrois; Julien Lambert; Surbhi Malhotra-Kumar; Victor Santos-Fernandes; Stan Monstrey
Source:
International journal of antimicrobial agents 2020 v.56 no.3 pp. 106064
ISSN:
0924-8579
Subject:
Actinobacteria; Gram-negative bacteria; Gram-positive bacteria; allergenicity; antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; bacterial spores; biofilm; chlorhexidine; cross resistance; cytotoxicity; disease control; fungi; gluconates; history; inactivation; infection; iodine; literature; objectives; organic matter; tissue repair; transforming growth factors; viruses
Abstract:
... Objectives: Using antiseptics in wound care can promote healing by preventing and treating infection. However, using antiseptics can present many challenges, including issues with tolerability, inactivation by organic matter and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance/cross-resistance. This review discussed the key challenges in antisepsis, focusing on povidone-iodine (PVP-I) antiseptic.Methods: ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2020.106064

14. Advances in the Biosynthesis of Pyranocoumarins: Isolation and ¹³C-Incorporation Analysis by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Ultraviolet–Solid-Phase Extraction–Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Data

Author:
Jéssica C. Amaral; Michelli M. da Silva; M. Fátima G. F. da Silva; Thayana C. Alves; A. Gilberto Ferreira; Moacir R. Forim; João B. Fernandes; Edieidia S. Pina; Adriana A. Lopes; Ana M. S. Pereira; Valdenice M. Novelli
Source:
Journal of natural products 2020 v.83 no.5 pp. 1409-1415
ISSN:
1520-6025
Subject:
Citrus limonia; Citrus sinensis; Xylella fastidiosa; antimicrobial properties; biosynthesis; chlorosis; coumarin; germination; glucose; magnetism; moieties; phosphates; plant pathogens; shikimate pathway
Abstract:
... Citrus sinensis and Citrus limonia were obtained by germination from seeds, and isotopic-labeling experiments using d-[1-¹³C]glucose were performed with the seedlings. After 60 days, the seedlings were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography–ultraviolet–solid-phase extraction–nuclear magnetic resonance, data and the ¹³C enrichment patterns of xanthyletin and seselin indicated that the p ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b00607

15. Advantages of Scutellaria baicalensis extracts over just baicalin in the ultrasonically assisted multi-functional treatment of linen fabrics

Author:
Huimin Li; Zhengrui Li; Yixin Liu; Minghua Li
Source:
Cellulose 2020 v.27 no.8 pp. 4831-4846
ISSN:
0969-0239
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Scutellaria baicalensis; X-ray diffraction; active ingredients; antimicrobial properties; antioxidant activity; baicalin; cellulose; differential thermal analysis; durability; linen fabric; plant extracts; scanning electron microscopy; thermogravimetry; ultrasonic treatment
Abstract:
... Recently plant extracts with intrinsic properties of green, safe and eco-friendly were more often integrated with textiles to endow the fabric with multi-functions such as anti-microbial, anti-oxidation and anti-ultraviolet. Therefore, it is worthwhile to study the role of active constituents in plant extracts on the functionalization of textiles. Herein, Scutellaria baicalensis (chinese skullcap) ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10570-020-03109-6

16. Ag nanoparticles supported on MgAl-LDH decorated wood veneer with enhanced flame retardancy, water repellency and antimicrobial activity

Author:
Tailong Cai; Xiaoyuan Shen; Erzhuo Huang; Yutao Yan; Xiaoping Shen; Fengqiang Wang; Zhe Wang; Qingfeng Sun
Source:
Colloids and surfaces 2020 v.598 pp. 124878
ISSN:
0927-7757
Subject:
Escherichia coli; Staphylococcus aureus; antimicrobial properties; contact angle; microorganisms; nanosilver; silver; wood; wood veneer
Abstract:
... Wood is an important and ubiquitous material applied in building and decorative applications, but it is easily invaded by fire, water and microorganisms. In this study, a new Ag nanoparticles supported on MgAl-LDH decorated wood veneer is successfully developed via simple hydrothermal reaction and silver mirror reaction. This unique wood veneer shows excellent flame retardancy under a continuous o ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124878

17. Ag@TiO₂NPs/PU composite fabric with special wettability for separating various water–oil emulsions

Author:
Ming Zhang; Daxin Liang; Wei Jiang; Junyou Shi
Source:
RSC advances 2020 v.10 no.58 pp. 35341-35348
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
abrasives; antimicrobial properties; behavior; coatings; cotton fabric; emulsions; hot water treatment; hydrophilicity; hydrophobicity; mixtures; nanoparticles; oils; polyurethanes; solutions; testing; water; wettability
Abstract:
... In the present study, Ag@TiO₂ nanoparticles (NPs) were successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal method. Then the fabric (treated by dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma and alkali desizing) was sprayed by solutions of polyurethane (PU) adhesive and as-prepared Ag@TiO₂NPs in sequence for constructing a robust multi-level structure. Afterwards, the durable superhydrophilic and underwater supe ...
DOI:
10.1039/d0ra06248k

18. Agelasines B, D and antimicrobial extract of a marine sponge Agelas sp. from Tahuna Bay, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia

Author:
Walter Balansa; Stevy Imelda Murniati Wodi; Frets Jonas Rieuwpassa; Frans Gruber Ijong
Source:
Biodiversitas 2020 v.21 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
2085-4722
Subject:
Acinetobacter baumannii; DNA barcoding; Edwardsiella tarda; Enterobacter; Enterococcus faecium; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Porifera; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; Vibrio parahaemolyticus; antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial properties; coral reefs; disk diffusion antimicrobial test; drugs; fish; high performance liquid chromatography; stereochemistry; Indonesia
Abstract:
... Balansa W, Wodi SIM, Rieuwpassa FJ, Ijong FG. 2020. Agelasines B, D and antimicrobial extract of Agelas sp. from Tahuna Bay, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 699-706. The alarming growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria necessitates the discovery of new antibiotics including those for combating life-threatening ESKAPE (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae ...
DOI:
10.13057/biodiv/d210236

19. Agroindustrial waste as ecofriendly and low-cost alternative to production of chitosan from Mucorales fungi and antagonist effect against Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacco and Scytalidium lignicola Pesante

Author:
Lúcia Raquel Ramos Berger; Maysa Bezerra de Araújo; Diogo Paes da Costa; Marcos Antonio Barbosa de Lima; José Wilson Leite de Almeida; Erika Valente de Medeiros
Source:
International journal of biological macromolecules 2020 v.161 pp. 101-108
ISSN:
0141-8130
Subject:
Cunninghamella elegans; Fusarium solani; Mucor hiemalis; Scytalidium; agricultural wastes; antagonists; antimicrobial properties; biopolymers; cassava; cheese whey; chitosan; crystal structure; fungi; hyphae; mycelium; root rot
Abstract:
... This study aimed to evaluate the production of fungal chitosan (FuChi) from Mucorales fungi cultivated in a cashew apple juice (CAJ) and cheese whey (CW) mixture, and to determine the growth-inhibitory effect of this biopolymer against Fusarium solani CFF109 and Scytalidium lignicola CMM1098, which cause root rot disease in cassava plants. Cunninghamella phaeospora UCP 1303 and Cunninghamella eleg ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.06.024

20. Allicin reduces inflammation by regulating ROS/NLRP3 and autophagy in the context of A. fumigatus infection in mice

Author:
Jingjing Dai; Ying Chen; Feng Jiang
Source:
Gene 2020 v.762 pp. 145042
ISSN:
0378-1119
Subject:
Aspergillus; Western blotting; allicin; animal experimentation; antibiotics; antimicrobial properties; autophagy; body weight; dose response; environment; flow cytometry; fluorescence microscopes; fluorescence microscopy; fluorescent dyes; fungal spores; fungi; genes; infection; infectious diseases; inflammation; intravenous injection; lungs; mice; pH; spore germination; survival rate; weight
Abstract:
... Inhibitory effect of allicin with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity on A. fumigatus and the regulation mechanism of inflammation and autophagy in vitro and in vivo.The corresponding concentration of allicin was prepared according to the needs of the experiment. In vitro, 2 ml 5 × 10⁴ of fungal spores suspension was added to the 6-well plate per hole, and different final concentrations of allic ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.gene.2020.145042