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1. Antibacterial interactions between two monofloral honeys and several topical antiseptics, including essential oils

Author:
Brayden H. Gray; Kathryn J. Green; Robbie R. Haines; Katherine A. Hammer
Source:
BMC complementary medicine and therapies 2022 v.22 no.1 pp. 228
ISSN:
2662-7671
Subject:
Corymbia calophylla; Eucalyptus polybractea; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; alternative medicine; antagonism; antibacterial properties; antiseptics; benzalkonium chloride; chlorhexidine; manuka honey; nitrates; silver; tea tree oil; topical application
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Honey has broad spectrum antibacterial activity against clinically important organisms and may be suitable for treating superficial bacterial infections. However, very little data are available describing potential interactions between honey and other topically applied agents such as antiseptics or essential oils. METHODS: Interactions between pairs of antibacterial agents were investi ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-022-03695-x

2. Anticancer Potential and Other Pharmacological Properties of Prunus armeniaca L.: An Updated Overview

Author:
Dusanka Kitic; Bojana Miladinovic; Milica Randjelovic; Agnieszka Szopa; Javad Sharifi-Rad; Daniela Calina; Veronique Seidel
Source:
Plants 2022 v.11 no.14 pp. -
ISSN:
2223-7747
Subject:
Japan; Prunus armeniaca var. armeniaca; alternative medicine; amygdalin; antioxidants; antiseptics; apoptosis; apricots; chemical structure; cytotoxicity; emetics; ethnobotany; fruits; immunostimulants; neoplasms; phytochemicals; toxicology; traditional medicine; China; Korean Peninsula
Abstract:
... Prunus armeniaca L. (Rosaceae)-syn. Amygdalus armeniaca (L.) Dumort., Armeniaca armeniaca (L.) Huth, Armeniaca vulgaris Lam is commonly known as the apricot tree. The plant is thought to originate from the northern, north-western, and north-eastern provinces of China, although some data show that it may also come from Korea or Japan. The apricot fruit is used medicinally to treat a variety of ailm ...
DOI:
10.3390/plants11141885

3. Antimicrobial cotton wipes functionalized with Melaleuca alternifolia Pickering emulsions stabilized with cellulose nanofibrils

Author:
Greiciele da S. Ferreira; Daniel J. da Silva; Leonardo Zanata; Alana G. Souza; Rafaela R. Ferreira; Derval S. Rosa
Source:
Carbohydrate polymer technologies and applications 2022 v.3 pp. 100208
ISSN:
2666-8939
Subject:
Bacillus subtilis; Escherichia coli; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Melaleuca alternifolia; Penicillium; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; activation energy; agar; antiseptics; cellulose nanofibers; droplets; emulsions; essential oils; evaporation; fungi; oils; polymers; reaction kinetics; stabilizers; thermal degradation; thermogravimetry
Abstract:
... In this report, we applied cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) as a stabilizer of oil-in-water Pickering emulsion of Melaleuca alternifolia EO (MaEO). Different Pickering MaEO emulsion contents were applied in cotton fabrics, simulating the fabrication of antiseptic wet wipes. The prepared emulsion and the wet cotton wipes were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric an ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.carpta.2022.100208

4. Antimicrobial effects of a compound solution of three medicine food homology plants

Author:
Zhiping Yang; Haixiang Wang; Guohong Qi; Guitang Chen; Chongjiang Cao; Suilou Wang
Source:
Food bioscience 2022 v.49 pp. 101845
ISSN:
2212-4292
Subject:
Alpinia oxyphylla; Bacillus subtilis; Escherichia coli; Hippophae rhamnoides; Rhizopus; Siraitia grosvenorii; Staphylococcus aureus; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; bacterial infections; ethanol; food safety; food spoilage; heat; medicine; minimum inhibitory concentration; nutrition; pH; sucrose; China
Abstract:
... China has a unique treasure house of medicine food homology plant resources. These resources provide both nutrition and bacterial infection prevention. With the rapid development of modern science and technology, the pursuit of health and food safety continues to grow. Advocating green health and paying attention to new natural food preservatives has become a new consumer trend. Here, we prepared ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101845

5. Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Saussurea costus – An endangered plant from Himalaya- A review

Author:
Sofi Imtiyaz Ali; V. Venkatesalu
Source:
Phytochemistry letters 2022 v.47 pp. 140-155
ISSN:
1874-3900
Subject:
Saussurea costus; antiseptics; aphrodisiacs; botanical gardens; chemical constituents of plants; ethnobotany; histopathology; human health; pharmacokinetics; sesquiterpenoid lactones; therapeutics; Himalayan region
Abstract:
... Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch. Syn. Saussurea lappa C.B. Clarke belongs to family Asteraceae and is a critically endangered plant that is monetarily very vital as a therapeutic herb of North - West Himalaya. Saussurea costus has been traditionally used to treat a variety of ailments in different indigenous health systems viz., carminative, expectorant, antiarthritic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, ano ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.phytol.2021.12.008

6. Branched poly(ethylenimine) carbon dots-MnO2 nanosheets based fluorescent sensory system for sensing of malachite green in fish samples

Author:
Xiaowei Mu; Xin Liu; Xiwen Ye; Wei Zhang; Lu Li; Pinyi Ma; Daqian Song
Source:
Food chemistry 2022 v.394 pp. 133517
ISSN:
0308-8146
Subject:
antiseptics; aquaculture; carcinogenicity; cholinesterase; energy transfer; fish; fluorescence; fluorescent dyes; food chemistry; fungicides; humans; iodides; malachite green; manganese dioxide; mutagens; nanosheets; sensory system; teratogenicity
Abstract:
... Malachite green (MG) is an organic dye compound that is frequently used as a fungicide and antiseptic in aquaculture. However, human or animal exposure to MG causes carcinogenic, teratogenic and mutagenic effects. Herein, a novel fluorescent assay was designed for the detection of MG using manganese dioxide nanosheets (MnO₂ NS) as an energy acceptor to quench the fluorescence of branched poly(ethy ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133517

7. Chemical characterization and bioactive potential of Thymus×citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. preparations for anti-acne applications: Antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, anti-inflammatory and safety profiles

Author:
Ana S. Oliveira; Joana Rolo; Carlos Gaspar; Carlos Cavaleiro; Lígia Salgueiro; Rita Palmeira-de-Oliveira; Celso Ferraz; Susana Coelho; M. Ramiro Pastorinho; Ana Catarina Sousa; João Paulo Teixeira; José Martinez-de-Oliveira; Ana Palmeira-de-Oliveira
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2022 v.287 pp. 114935
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Daphnia magna; Staphylococcus epidermidis; Thymus pulegioides; Thymus vulgaris; acne; acute toxicity; anti-inflammatory activity; antimicrobial properties; antioxidants; antiseptics; biocompatibility; biofilm; cytotoxicity; deodorants; disinfectants; ecotoxicology; essential oils; gentian violet; hybrids; hydrosols; macrophages; mice; nitric oxide; toxicity testing; traditional medicine; virulence
Abstract:
... Thymus × citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. is an interspecific hybrid between Thymus pulegioides and Thymus vulgaris, known for its pharmacological activities as diaphoretic, deodorant, antiseptic and disinfectant, the last mostly related with its antimicrobial activity. The folk use of other extracts, as hydrolates, have also been disseminated, as regulators of oily skin with anti-acne effect.We aimed ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2021.114935

8. Comprehensive toxic effects of povidone iodine on microalgae Chlorella pyrenoidosa under different concentrations

Author:
Qingsheng Cao; Yun Jiang; Hui Yang; Yingying Zhang; Wenzhi Wei
Source:
Aquaculture research 2022 v.53 no.5 pp. 1833-1841
ISSN:
1355-557X
Subject:
Chlorella pyrenoidosa; antioxidants; antiseptics; aquaculture; disinfectants; gene expression; genes; growth performance; iodine; microalgae; microstructure; oxidative stress; photosynthesis; research; stress response; toxicity
Abstract:
... Povidone iodine (PVP‐I) is widely used as an efficient antiseptic disinfectant, which can kill various pernicious microbe. PVP‐I also exhibits certain toxic effects to the environment. To study the comprehensive toxic effects of PVP‐I on microalgae, different concentrations including 0, 7, 14, 28, 56 and 112 mg/L were set. The effects of PVP‐I on the growth performance, microstructure, photosynthe ...
DOI:
10.1111/are.15711

9. Description of non‐brachycephalic canine conjunctival microbiome before and after application of an antiseptic preparation

Author:
Lindsay D. Seyer; Robert Wills; Erin M. Scott; Caroline Betbeze
Source:
Veterinary ophthalmology 2022 v.25 no.4 pp. 297-306
ISSN:
1463-5216
Subject:
Bacteroidetes; Micrococcus; Moraxella; Simonsiella; Staphylococcus; Streptococcus; antiseptics; bacteria; bacterial communities; cotton; data analysis; dogs; eyes; microbiome; ophthalmology; regression analysis; species richness; t-test
Abstract:
... OBJECTIVE: To evaluate canine conjunctival microbiome before and after an antiseptic preparation using aerobic culture and DNA sequencing. ANIMALS STUDIED: Six healthy non‐brachycephalic dogs. PROCEDURES: Dogs randomly received povidone‐iodine 1:50 dilution solution in one eye with the second eye serving as a control. Standardized volumes of solution, number of sterile cotton tipped applicators, a ...
DOI:
10.1111/vop.12992

10. Disproportionate effect of cationic antiseptics on the quantum yield and fluorescence lifetime of bacteriochlorophyll molecules in the LH1-RC complex of R. rubrum chromatophores

Author:
Peter P. Knox; Eugene P. Lukashev; Boris N. Korvatovskiy; Marina G. Strakhovskaya; Zoja K. Makhneva; Maxim A. Bol’shakov; Vladimir Z. Paschenko
Source:
Photosynthesis research 2022 v.153 no.1-2 pp. 103-112
ISSN:
0166-8595
Subject:
Rhodospirillum rubrum; antiseptics; bacteriochlorophyll; chlorhexidine; chromatophores; energy transfer; fluorescence; photosynthesis; research
Abstract:
... Photosynthetic membrane complexes of purple bacteria are convenient and informative macromolecular systems for studying the mechanisms of action of various physicochemical factors on the functioning of catalytic proteins both in an isolated state and as part of functional membranes. In this work, we studied the effect of cationic antiseptics (chlorhexidine, picloxydine, miramistin, and octenidine) ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11120-022-00909-8

11. Enhancing anti-corrosion property of novolac vinyl ester coatings on mild steel through introduction of fluoric acrylic monomer and β-Si3N4 nanoparticles

Author:
Peng Gong; Yuanyuan Li; Guangxu Zhang
Source:
Colloids and surfaces 2022 v.635 pp. 128075
ISSN:
0927-7757
Subject:
antiseptics; chemical structure; contact angle; corrosion; dielectric spectroscopy; hydrophilicity; hydrophobicity; nanocomposites; polymerization; polymers; steel; ultrasonics
Abstract:
... Novolac vinyl ester (NVER) often serves as film-forming material in severe corrosion environment. Unfortunately, major hydrophilic groups gathering on the surface and voids are produced in the solidifying process, which is an intrinsic defect. In order to fulfill the hydrophobicity and promote antiseptic performance, the fluorinated NVER coatings (F-NVERs) was modified with dodecafluoroheptyl meth ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.128075

12. Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, agrotechnology, and conservation of Inula racemosa Hook f. – A critically endangered medicinal plant of the western Himalaya

Author:
Shalika Rathore; Yog Raj; Pritam Debnath; Manish Kumar; Rakesh Kumar
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2022 v.283 pp. 114613
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Inula racemosa; antipyretics; antiseptics; aphrodisiacs; chest; essential oils; ethnobotany; genomics; glycosides; health services; issues and policy; liver; medicinal plants; metabolites; pain; parasympatholytics; phytosterols; respiratory system; respiratory tract diseases; stomach ulcers; surveys; toxicity; traditional medicine; Himalayan region
Abstract:
... Inula racemosa Hook. f., is a critically endangered perennial herb distributed throughout the Himalaya; commercially useful in pharmaceutical products mainly because of its expectorant, antispasmodic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, carminative, thermogenic, digestive, cardiotonic, acrid, alexipharmic, anodyne, aphrodisiac, febrifuge, and antiseptic properties. The roots including rhizomes of the ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2021.114613

13. Ficus septica exudate, a traditional medicine used in Papua New Guinea for treating infected cutaneous ulcers: in vitro evaluation and clinical efficacy assessment by cluster randomised trial

Author:
John Deli; Camila González-Beiras; Georgia S Guldan; Rachael L. Moses; Jordanna Dally; Ryan Moseley; Fionnuala T. Lundy; Marc Corbacho-Monne; Stephen L Walker; Maria Ubals Cazorla; Dan Ouchi; Rui Fang; Marie Briggs; Robert Kiapranis; Martha Yahimbu; Oriol Mitjà; Thomas A.K. Prescott
Source:
Phytomedicine 2022 v.99 pp. 154026
ISSN:
0944-7113
Subject:
Ames test; Ficus septica; alkaloids; antibacterial properties; antiseptics; chemical analysis; clinical trials; health services; macrophages; mutagenicity; neutrophils; public health; risk; soaps; therapeutics; traditional medicine; water treatment; Papua New Guinea
Abstract:
... Background and objectives: Infected cutaneous ulcers are major health problems for children living in rural areas of Papua New Guinea. The inaccessibility of affected populations and lack of access to basic healthcare, make a local plant-based therapy an attractive treatment option. We assessed Ficus septica exudate in biological assays relevant to wound healing. We then carried out a clinical tri ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154026

14. In vivo and in vitro inhibition effect of propolis on Klebsiella pneumoniae: A review

Author:
Feni Fitriani Taufik; Rosdiana Natzir; Ilhamjaya Patellongi; Arif Santoso; Mochammad Hatta; Ade Rifka Junita; Ahmad Syukri; Muhammad Reza Primaguna; Ressy Dwiyanti; Andini Febrianti
Source:
Annals of medicine and surgery 2022 v.81 pp. 104388
ISSN:
2049-0801
Subject:
Gram-negative bacteria; Klebsiella pneumoniae; anesthetics; antibacterial properties; antibiotics; antioxidants; antiseptics; bacterial growth; hospitals; human health; propolis; surgery; traditional medicine
Abstract:
... For centuries, propolis has been used to treat various diseases in traditional medicine due to its biological and pharmacological activities. It remains popular because of its potentially beneficial role in human health due to its well-known broad multispectrum properties, including antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anesthetic, antioxidant, anticancer, antifungal, antiprotozoal, antihep ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104388

15. Inhibitory mechanisms of cinnamic acid on the growth of Geotrichum citri-aurantii

Author:
Xiaomei Cheng; Yu Yang; Xiangrong Zhu; Ping Yuan; Biya Gong; Shenghua Ding; Yang Shan
Source:
Food control 2022 v.131 pp. 108459
ISSN:
0956-7135
Subject:
Geotrichum; analytical kits; antibacterial properties; antiseptics; cinnamic acid; citrus fruits; disease incidence; electrolytes; food safety; fungi; hyphae; membrane permeability; plasma membrane; polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis; transmission electron microscopy
Abstract:
... Geotrichum citri-aurantii is the leading causes for sour rot diseases of postharvest citrus fruit, which results in a big loss of commercial value of citrus fruit. Cinnamic acid (CA) is widely used for the preservation of agricultural products due to its antiseptic and bactericidal effect. The effects of CA on the growth of G. citri-aurantii and its potential inhibitory mechanisms were investigate ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108459

16. Investigation of cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of 63 compounds obtained from Salvia species: Promising anticancer agents

Author:
Sevgi Irtegun Kandemir; Hilal Saruhan Fidan; Ismail Yener; Nuriye Mete; Abdulselam Ertas; Gulactı Topcu; Ufuk Kolak
Source:
Journal of food biochemistry 2022 v.46 no.9 pp. e14226
ISSN:
0145-8884
Subject:
Salvia; Western blotting; antioxidants; antiseptics; apigenin; apoptosis; breast neoplasms; bronchitis; cell lines; cell viability; chrysin; colorectal neoplasms; cytotoxicity; diterpenoids; heart; hepatotoxicity; lupeol; luteolin; pharmaceutical industry; protein synthesis; rosmarinic acid; secondary metabolites; spices; tea; traditional medicine; tuberculosis; ursolic acid
Abstract:
... Since ancient time, Salvia L. species have been commonly used to treat colds, bronchitis, tuberculosis, heart diseases, and menstrual and digestive disorders in traditional medicine all around the world. They have been also used as tea and spice. Studies indicated that diterpenes and triterpenes isolated from Salvia species possess various pharmacological and biological effects such as anti‐inflam ...
DOI:
10.1111/jfbc.14226

17. Nutritional composition, antioxidant activity, volatile compounds, and stability properties of sweet potato residues fermented with selected lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria

Author:
Lili Zhu; Taihua Mu; Mengmei Ma; Hongnan Sun; Guohua Zhao
Source:
Food chemistry 2022 v.374 pp. 131500
ISSN:
0308-8146
Subject:
Bifidobacterium; antioxidant activity; antiseptics; dietary fiber; fermentation; food chemistry; hexanoic acid; lactic acid; nutrient content; oxalic acid; polyphenols; sorbic acid; sweet potatoes
Abstract:
... The effects of four kinds of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and one bifidobacteria on nutritional composition, antioxidant activity, volatile compounds and stability properties of fermented sweet potato residues (SPR) were investigated. The soluble dietary fiber (12.92–16.63 g/100 g DW), total polyphenols content (90.51–97.35 mg/100 g DW), organic acids, and stability of SPR were increased after ferme ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131500

18. Outcome of common snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina) treated for acute traumatic partial carapace avulsion: 12 cases (2014-2021)

Author:
Courtney N. Patson; Erin M. Lemley; Christoph Mans
Source:
Journal of exotic pet medicine 2022 v.43 pp. 4-10
ISSN:
1557-5063
Subject:
Chelydra serpentina; antibiotics; antiseptics; freshwater; hydrophilicity; medicine; necrosis; retrospective studies; sedation; topical therapy; wildlife rehabilitation
Abstract:
... Free-ranging common snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina) are commonly evaluated for partial carapace avulsion (PCA) defects from collison with vehicle undercarriages. These defects appear as non-reducible carapace wounds without associated fracture lines. Techniques used in other freshwater turtles which aim to achieve fracture reduction and stabilization are not feasible for PCA defects. This r ...
DOI:
10.1053/j.jepm.2022.06.003

19. Photo-Curable Lacquer Sap Resin Based on Urushiol-Mimicking, Tyrosine-Containing Additive

Author:
Jiwon Park; Seon-Mi Jin; Avnish Kumar Mishra; Jung Ah Lim; Eunji Lee
Source:
Langmuir 2022 v.38 no.32 pp. 10010-10021
ISSN:
1520-5827
Subject:
adhesion; ambient temperature; antiseptics; catechol; durability; emulsions; evaporation; green chemistry; hardness; heat tolerance; industrial applications; insect repellents; insulating materials; irradiation; lipids; polymerization; polymers; relative humidity; sap; transmittance; tyrosine
Abstract:
... Oriental lacquer sap is attracting considerable attention as a renewable and eco-friendly natural resin with high durability, heat resistance, insulation, insect repellency, and antiseptic and antibacterial properties. However, to ensure excellent coating performance, it is necessary to improve the drying/curing process of lacquer sap with a time-consuming drying time at high humidity [relative hu ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01422

20. Photo-activated proflavine degrades protein and impairs enzyme activity: Involvement of hydroxyl radicals

Author:
Mansour K. Gatasheh; Abdul Malik; Mohammad Shamsul Ola; Abdullah S. Alhomida
Source:
Toxicology reports 2022 v.9 no. pp. 78-86
ISSN:
2214-7500
Subject:
DNA; DNA damage; antibacterial properties; antiseptics; enzyme activity; enzyme inactivation; hydroxyl radicals; moieties; mutagens; mutation; nucleobases; polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis; protein degradation; toxicology; trypsin; tryptophan
Abstract:
... Proflavine is a well-known antiseptic and bacteriostatic drug, however, it has the potential to be hazardous and mutagenic. Proflavine enters cells and intercalates between DNA base pairs, resulting in mutation and replication inhibition. Previously several investigators demonstrated that photo-activated proflavine generated double-stranded DNA breakage and protein structural alterations. The pres ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.12.009