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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

21. Phytochemistry and pharmacological aspects of Tridax procumbens (L.): A systematic and comprehensive review

Author:
Varsharani V. Ingole; Pravin C. Mhaske; Sushma R. Katade
Source:
Phytomedicine plus 2022 v.2 no.1 pp. 100199
ISSN:
2667-0313
Subject:
Tridax procumbens; anthelmintics; anticoagulants; antioxidants; antiseptics; blood; flavonoids; saponins; secondary metabolites; terpenoids; toxicology; traditional medicine; viruses; Asia
Abstract:
... Tridax procumbens L. (T. procumbens) belongs to the Asteraceae family, is an Ayurvedic herb of Asia with a history of traditional use. T. procumbens have been used from ancient times to treat wounds, skin diseases and to stop blood clotting in folk medicine. It possesses anticoagulant, antileishmanial, antioxidants, anticancer, immunomodulatory agent, insecticidal, anthelmintic cardiovascular, ant ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.phyplu.2021.100199

22. Poly(hexamethylene biguanide): an efficient pH-tolerant and salt-intensive flocculant in the removal of anionic dyes from wastewater

Author:
Wen-Yi Wang; Jia-Chi Chiou; Wan-Xue Chen; Chi-Wai Kan; Theo Y. C. Lam; Huawen Hu
Source:
Journal of materials science 2022 v.57 no.32 pp. 15662-15673
ISSN:
0022-2461
Subject:
antiseptics; aqueous solutions; decolorization; disinfectants; dyes; electrolytes; flocculants; flocculation; ionic strength; pH; polymers; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate; turbidity; wastewater
Abstract:
... Poly(hexamethylene biguanide) (PHMB) has been extensively studied as an antiseptic and a disinfectant for various areas. However, little attention has been paid to the flocculation performance of PHMB as a cationic polyelectrolyte. The present manuscript investigates the applicability of PHMB as a cationic flocculant for removal of anionic dyes from aqueous solution. It was found that the optimal ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10853-022-07609-7

23. Proteome changes in human bladder T24 cells induced by hydroquinone derived from Arctostaphylos uva-ursi herbal preparation

Author:
Ana Huđek Turković; Marija Gunjača; Marko Marjanović; Marija Lovrić; Ana Butorac; Dubravka Rašić; Maja Peraica; Valerija Vujčić Bok; Ivana Šola; Gordana Rusak; Ksenija Durgo
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2022 v.289 pp. 115092
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi; antiseptics; bioavailability; bladder; cytotoxicity; digestion; disinfectants; heat shock response; humans; hydrolysis; hydroquinone; mass spectrometry; oxidative stress; pepsin; proteome; proteomics; qualitative analysis; reactive oxygen species; small intestine; therapeutics; traditional medicine
Abstract:
... Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. (bearberry) is a well-known traditional herbal plant used as a urinary tract disinfectant. Its antiseptic and diuretic properties can be attributed to hydroquinone, obtained by hydrolysis of arbutin. This study aimed to determine the toxic profile of free hydroquinone on urinary bladder cells (T24) as a target of therapeutic action. Quantitative and qualitative ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2022.115092

24. Rapid-killing efficacy substantiates the antiseptic property of the synergistic combination of carvacrol and nerol against nosocomial pathogens

Author:
Thirupathi Kasthuri; Thirukannamangai Krishnan Swetha; James Prabhanand Bhaskar; Shunmugiah Karutha Pandian
Source:
Archives of microbiology 2022 v.204 no.9 pp. 590
ISSN:
0302-8933
Subject:
Enterococcus hirae; Escherichia coli; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; adverse effects; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; biofilm; carbohydrates; carvacrol; cross infection; disinfectants; food industry; growth retardation; microbiology; nerol; polystyrenes; proteinases
Abstract:
... Globally, new classes of synthetic and natural antibiotics and antivirulents have continuously been validated for their potential broad-spectrum antagonistic activity with the aim of identifying an effective active molecule to prevent the spread of infectious agents in both food industry and medical field. In view of this, present study is aimed at evaluating the rapid killing efficacy of bioactiv ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00203-022-03197-x

25. Severe Skin Lesions Caused by Persistent Bites of the Stable Fly Stomoxys calcitrans (Diptera: Muscidae) in a Donkey Sanctuary of Western Spain

Author:
Mikel A. González; Daniel Bravo-Barriga; Elena Barrio Fernández; Eva Frontera; Ignacio Ruiz-Arrondo
Source:
Journal of equine veterinary science 2022 v.116 pp. 104056
ISSN:
0737-0806
Subject:
Stomoxys calcitrans; animal welfare; antiparasitic agents; antiseptics; asses; chest; cotton; dermatitis; face; farms; histopathology; horses; straw; veterinary medicine; Spain
Abstract:
... Animal sanctuaries are important organisations that promote animal welfare and health as well as social awareness. Following the appearance of several donkeys with severe and distinctive skin lesions in a sanctuary from western Spain in 2021, a multicomponent study was performed to rule out the possible causes. The lesions were mainly concentrated on the extremities and, to a lesser extent, on the ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jevs.2022.104056

26. Study of use of antiseptic ice of plasma-chemically activated aqueous solutions for the storage of food raw materials

Author:
О. Pivovarov; О. Kovalova; V. Koshulko; A. Aleksandrova
Source:
Harčova nauka ì tehnologìâ 2022 v.15 no.4 pp. -
ISSN:
2409-7004
Subject:
Escherichia coli; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; disinfection; fish; food storage; hydrogen peroxide; ice; meat; microparticles; nitrogen; oxygen; raw materials; shelf life; storage time
Abstract:
... Scientists and specialists of food processing industry are increasingly focused on the technology of storage of raw materials of animal origin in antiseptic ice. The paper presents the peculiar features of plasma-chemical activation of solutions to produce antiseptic ice and their further use in the storage of meat and fish. The process of treatment leads to formation of micro-particles of hydroge ...
DOI:
10.15673/fst.v15i4.2260

27. Transcriptomic Stress Response in Streptococcus mutans following Treatment with a Sublethal Concentration of Chlorhexidine Digluconate

Author:
Denise Muehler; Xiaojun Mao; Stefan Czemmel; Janina Geißert; Christina Engesser; Karl-Anton Hiller; Matthias Widbiller; Tim Maisch; Wolfgang Buchalla; Ali Al-Ahmad; Fabian Cieplik
Source:
Microorganisms 2022 v.10 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2607
Subject:
RNA; Streptococcus mutans; antiseptics; biofilm; chlorhexidine; gene expression regulation; plankton; stress response; sublethal effects; transcriptomics
Abstract:
... Despite the widespread use of antiseptics such as chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) in dental practice and oral care, the risks of potential resistance toward these antimicrobial compounds in oral bacteria have only been highlighted very recently. Since the molecular mechanisms behind antiseptic resistance or adaptation are not entirely clear and the bacterial stress response has not been investigat ...
DOI:
10.3390/microorganisms10030561

28. Triple helix and rod structures of the antiseptic drug bibrocathol revealed by electron crystallography

Author:
Erik Svensson Grape; Tom Willhammar; A. Ken Inge
Source:
Chemical communications 2022 v.58 no.76 pp. 10695-10698
ISSN:
1364-548X
Subject:
active pharmaceutical ingredients; antiseptics; crystallography; eyelids; ointments
Abstract:
... Bibrocathol is an active pharmaceutical ingredient that has been used to treat eyelid diseases for over a century, yet its structure has remained unknown. 3D electron diffraction on crystals from a commercial ointment revealed two structures. These results highlight the technique's potential in structure elucidation from microcrystalline mixtures. ...
DOI:
10.1039/d2cc04209f

29. Wound healing efficacy of novel ayurveda formulation- Pentabark Kashaya: In wistar rats using excision wound model- an in vivo study

Author:
Manjula B Madiwalar; Shindhe Pradeep S; Rudramma Rachayya Hiremath; Ramesh S Killedar
Source:
Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine 2022 v.13 no.3 pp. 100602
ISSN:
0975-9476
Subject:
Ayurvedic medicine; acute dermal toxicity; antiseptics; clinical trials; cytotoxicity; excision; females; fibroblasts; guidelines; histopathology; iodine; males; microbial load; models
Abstract:
... Wound healing plays a major concern in the field of surgery as it requires uneventful healing. Management aims towards prevention of infection and to accelerate healing. Acharya Sushruta has given more emphasis on Vrana (wound) and its chikitsa (treatment). Many antiseptic agents which prevent infection are widely used but have no role in accelerating the healing process and are cytotoxic, deleter ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jaim.2022.100602

30. The assessment of the protective impact of spidroin extract against UV-A radiation damage by using earthworms (Aporrectodea caliginosa) as a robust human skin model via macroscopic and histological observations

Author:
Fatma El-Zahraa A. Abd El-Aziz; May S. Ismail; Ahmad El Askary; Attalla F. El-kott; Ahmed A. Tantawy
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.29 pp. 44906-44916
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
Aporrectodea caliginosa; antiseptics; biocompatibility; blood; dermis; earthworms; epithelium; farms; histology; histopathology; melanoma; models; muscles; pollution; protective effect; research; skin neoplasms; spidroins; topical application; ultraviolet radiation; wavelengths
Abstract:
... Numerous studies have confirmed the damage caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet-A rays. Malignant melanoma and skin cancer are two of the most serious health consequences. Thus, the UV-A protectant is intended to protect the skin, especially the two primary layers of skin (epidermis that represents the interface between the body and its surroundings and dermis). Spider silk is the most powe ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-022-18861-4

31. A comparative study of essential oil profile, antibacterial and antioxidant activities of thirty Piper betle landraces towards selection of industrially important chemotypes

Author:
Suryasnata Das; I. Sriram Sandeep; Priyanka Mohapatra; Basudeba Kar; Rajesh Kumar Sahoo; Enketeswara Subudhi; Sanghamitra Nayak; Sujata Mohanty
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2022 v.187 pp. 115289
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Acinetobacter baumannii; Citrobacter freundii; Enterobacter cloacae; Escherichia coli; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Piper betle; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; antiseptics; betel; cash crops; chemotypes; comparative study; conjunctivitis; cultivars; drug resistance; essential oils; eugenol; exports; germplasm; headache; landraces; leaves; medicine; minimum inhibitory concentration; oils; rheumatoid arthritis; Asia
Abstract:
... Betelvine (Piper betle L.) is an economically and medicinally important cash crop valued for its fresh leaves in many countries of Asia. The leaves are widely used in the Indian system of medicine for treatment of conjunctivitis, headache, rheumatism etc. Further, the leaf essential oil possesses many volatile constituents like eugenol, chavibetol and hydroxyl chavibetol. The substantial antisepti ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115289

32. The cross-linked bacterial cellulose impregnated with octenidine dihydrochloride-based antiseptic as an antibacterial dressing material for highly-exuding, infected wounds

Author:
Daria Ciecholewska-Juśko; Adam Junka; Karol Fijałkowski
Source:
Microbiological research 2022 v.263 pp. 127125
ISSN:
0944-5013
Subject:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; absorbents; absorption; adhesion; air; antibacterial properties; antiseptics; biofilm; cell lines; cellulose; cost effectiveness; crosslinking; cytotoxicity; fibroblasts; industry; plankton; potatoes; research; starch
Abstract:
... The highly absorbent, antibacterial dressings with a sustained release of the antimicrobial are considered necessary measures to counteract chronic wound biofilm-based infections. This study aimed to analyze wet and dry bacterial cellulose (BC) materials, modified by chemical cross-linking, and impregnated with an antiseptic based on octenidine dihydrochloride (OCT) in the context of its antibiofi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.micres.2022.127125

33. The effect of two-month treatment with Zataria multiflora on inflammatory cytokines, pulmonary function testes and respiratory symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Author:
Vahideh Ghorani; Mohammad Reza Khazdair; Majid Mirsadraee; Omid Rajabi; Mohammad Hossein Boskabady
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2022 v.293 pp. 115265
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Zataria multiflora; analgesics; animals; antioxidants; antiseptics; biomedical research; blood serum; chest; common cold; cough; dyspnea; herbal medicines; interleukin-8; lung function; medicinal plants; parasympatholytics; placebos; respiratory system; therapeutics; traditional medicine
Abstract:
... Zataria multiflora Boiss. (Z. multiflora) is a valuable medicinal plant that has been used in Iranian traditional and folk medicine as an antiseptic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, anti-spasmodic and analgesic herbal medicine. This plant has been also used to relieve cough in common cold and respiratory tract disorders. The previous studies reported the pharmacological effects of Z. multiflor ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2022.115265

34. The efficacy of the traditional Thai remedy “Ya-Ha-Rak” against dengue virus type 2

Author:
Wiyada Kwanhian Klangbud; Jirarat Songsri; Kingkan Bunluepuech; Peechanika Chopjit
Source:
Journal of herbal medicine 2022 v.36 pp. 100595
ISSN:
2210-8033
Subject:
Dengue virus; Oriental traditional medicine; RNA; antioxidants; antiseptics; cell culture; cytotoxicity; dengue; ethanol; fever; herbal medicines; medicinal plants; quercetin; therapeutics; viruses
Abstract:
... Ya-Ha-Rak (YHR) or Bencha-Loga-Wichian is a traditional Thai medicine of polyherbal formulation, comprising five roots, commonly used as an antipyretic and antiseptic. Dengue virus infection exhibits high fever, which is the most common sign of febrile diseases, not just dengue infection. However, thus far, no study has reported the efficacy of YHR against this virus. Therefore, this study aimed t ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.hermed.2022.100595

35. An evaluative review on Stryphnodendron adstringens extract composition: Current and future perspectives on extraction and application

Author:
Maurício M. de Souza Ribeiro; Luana C. dos Santos; Nathália S. de Novais; Juliane Viganó; Priscila C. Veggi
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2022 v.187 pp. 115325
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
Stryphnodendron adstringens; analgesics; antiseptics; flavonoids; people; quality of life; traditional medicine; trees; vegetables; Brazil
Abstract:
... The search for natural products as an alternative to synthetic products has increased. This trend is mainly due to the health concerns of people searching for a better quality of life. In this context, obtaining bioactive compounds from vegetable matrices is a promising strategy for industrial applications like pharmaceuticals and food. Stryphnodendron adstringens (Mart.) Coville (popularly known ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115325

36. An overview of biomedical applications of choline geranate (CAGE): a major breakthrough in drug delivery

Author:
Mubeshar Riaz; Maida Akhlaq; Sadia Naz; Maliha Uroos
Source:
RSC advances 2022 v.12 no.40 pp. 25977-25991
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
antiseptics; bioavailability; choline; hydrophilicity; hydrophobicity; solubilization
Abstract:
... A number of studies are on the way to advancing the field of biomedical sciences using ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) in view of their unique properties and inherent tunability. These significant solvents tend to enhance the physical properties of the drug, increase their bioavailability and promote the delivery of recalcitrant drugs to the body. One such widely investigated ...
DOI:
10.1039/d2ra03882j

37. The production of Necator americanus larvae for use in experimental human infection

Author:
Paul R. Chapman; Stacey Llewellyn; Helen Jennings; Luke Becker; Paul Giacomin; Rodney McDougall; Jennifer Robson; Alex Loukas; James McCarthy
Source:
Parasites & vectors 2022 v.15 no.1 pp. 242
ISSN:
1756-3305
Subject:
DNA; Necator americanus; antiseptics; clinical trials; feces; gentamicin; hookworms; human diseases; humans; larvae; manufacturing; microbial load; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; viability
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Although there is unprecedented interest in experimental human hookworm infection, details of hookworm manufacture and characterisation have been sparsely reported. In this report, we detail the production and characterisation of Necator americanus larvae for use in a recently published clinical trial. METHODS: Faeces was obtained from an experimentally infected donor. Faecal hookworm ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13071-022-05371-y

38. A review on bioactive phytochemicals and ethnopharmacological potential of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.)

Author:
Ajay Kumar; Sajana Sreedharan; Arun Kumar Kashyap; Pardeep Singh; Nirala Ramchiary
Source:
Heliyon 2022 v.8 no.1 pp. e08669
ISSN:
2405-8440
Subject:
Portulaca oleracea; analgesics; antioxidants; antiseptics; calcium; carotenoids; flavonoids; gamma-linolenic acid; healthy diet; linoleic acid; magnesium; muscle relaxants; nutrient content; phosphorus; skeletal muscle; soil; traditional medicine; zinc
Abstract:
... The Portulaca oleracea L. commonly known as purslane is distributed all over the world and easily grows in diverse soil and climatic conditions. It has been traditionally used as a nutritious and ethnomedicinal food across the globe. Various studies have shown that the plant is a rich source of various important phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, proteins, carbohydrates, and ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08669

39. Acmella oleracea Plant; Identification, Applications and Use as an Emerging Food Source – Review

Author:
T.G.G. Uthpala; S.B. Navaratne
Source:
Food reviews international 2021 v.37 no.4 pp. 399-414
ISSN:
1525-6103
Subject:
Asteraceae; amides; anesthetics; antioxidants; antiseptics; color; food industry; food production; horticulture; phytochemicals
Abstract:
... Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K.Jansen belongs to the family Asteraceae is generally called “toothache plant”. Though Acmella genus has complex patterns, the cylindrical discoid capitula which owe a golden yellow color with red tip make it unique. It is an annual herb, occurring around the world and, is cultivated for horticultural, pharmacological (anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anesthetic, antioxid ...
DOI:
10.1080/87559129.2019.1709201

40. Acosmium dasycarpum (Vog.) Yakovlev root bark reduces obesity induced by hypercaloric diet in mice: Acosmium dasycarpum improves obesity

Author:
Daniela Fernanda de Freitas; Victor Hugo Dantas Guimarães; Luciana Mendes Araújo Borém; Valéria Mafra; Diego Vicente da Costa; Theles Oliveira Costa; Cláudia Regina Vieira; Alfredo Maurício Batista de Paula; André Luiz Sena Guimarães; Sergio Henrique Sousa Santos
Source:
Phytochemistry letters 2021 v.44 pp. 23-30
ISSN:
1874-3900
Subject:
Fabaceae; adiposity; adjuvants; anti-obesity effects; antiseptics; bark; bioactive compounds; cerrado; coenzyme A; fatty acid transport proteins; glucose tolerance; high energy diet; high fat diet; histology; insulin resistance; lipid composition; lupeol; males; medicinal plants; methylene chloride; obesity; phytochemicals; savannas; traditional medicine; ultrasonics
Abstract:
... Acosmium dasycarpum (Vog.) Yakovlev, is a Brazilian medicinal plant, belonging to the Fabaceae family known as "Unha D'anta", exclusively found in the Cerrado (Brazilian Savanna) region, and has already shown tranquilizing, hypotensive, antineoplastic and antiseptic activities reported by traditional medicine and scientific evidences. Considering that overweight and obesity are an increasing world ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.phytol.2021.04.014

41. Antibacterial activity of plant extracts against periodontal pathogens: A systematic review

Author:
Kaoutar Dib; OumKeltoum Ennibi; Katim Alaoui; Yahia Cherrah; Abdelkarim Filali-Maltouf
Source:
Journal of herbal medicine 2021 v.29 pp. 100493
ISSN:
2210-8033
Subject:
Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans; Bacteroides forsythus; Fusobacterium nucleatum; Prevotella intermedia; Treponema; antibacterial properties; antiseptics; herbal medicines; minimum inhibitory concentration; risk; systematic review
Abstract:
... This review intended to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial effect of natural plant extracts against periodontal pathogens responsible for periodontal disease.The research was conducted in five English databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, EBSCO, web of science) from January 2000 to June 2019. Only articles in English and French were retrieved. The inclusion criteria concerned all in vitro ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100493

42. Antifungal effects of Curcuma longa L. essential oil against pathogenic strains isolated from indoor air

Author:
Erasmo Gámez-Espinosa; Matilde Anaya; Pedro Borges; Diana Marelys Bosch Crespo
Source:
Aerobiologia 2021 v.37 no.1 pp. 119-126
ISSN:
0393-5965
Subject:
Aspergillus flavus; Cladosporium cladosporioides; Curcuma longa; Penicillium brevicompactum; air; air quality; antifungal properties; antiseptics; biocides; biodegradability; detergents; essential oils; food industry; food production; germination; minimum inhibitory concentration; mycelium; polysorbates; propolis; sporulation
Abstract:
... Curcuma longa L. essential oil can be considered a natural product with strong antifungal activity due to the fungicidal and fungistatic effect. It can be used for the aeromycological control of premises where food is prepared. It is important to monitor air quality in food production facilities to achieve safe food. The objective of this work was to evaluate the antifungal activity of C. longa es ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10453-020-09675-3

43. Antimicrobial nanofibrous mats with controllable drug release produced from hydrophobized hyaluronan

Author:
Lenka Bardoňová; Adéla Kotzianová; Kristýna Skuhrovcová; Ondřej Židek; Tereza Bártová; Jaromír Kulhánek; Tereza Hanová; Kateřina Mamulová Kutláková; Hana Vágnerová; Věra Krpatová; Michal Knor; Jana Starigazdová; Pavlína Holomková; Radovan Buffa; Vladimír Velebný
Source:
Carbohydrate polymers 2021 v.267 pp. 118225
ISSN:
0144-8617
Subject:
anhydrides; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; biocompatibility; crosslinking; dodecanoic acid; encapsulation; fibroblasts; hyaluronic acid; hydrophilicity; nanofibers; triclosan; viability
Abstract:
... Due to their large active surface, high loading efficiency, and tunable dissolution profiles, nanofibrous mats are often cited as promising drug carriers or antimicrobial membranes. Hyaluronic acid has outstanding biocompatibility, but it is hydrophilic. Nanofibrous structures made from hyaluronan dissolve immediately, making them unsuitable for controlled drug release and longer applications. We ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118225

44. Antimicrobial polymeric biomaterials based on synthetic, nanotechnology, and biotechnological approaches

Author:
Luis Rojo; Luis García-Fernández; María Rosa Aguilar; Blanca Vázquez-Lasa
Source:
Current opinion in biotechnology 2022 v.76 pp. 102752
ISSN:
0958-1669
Subject:
antibiotic resistance; antiseptics; biocides; biocompatible materials; biomimetics; pathogens; polymers; quality of life
Abstract:
... Antimicrobial resistance is the main threat to biomaterial failure with a huge impact on National Health Systems and patients’ quality of life. Materials engineering and biotechnology have experienced great advances and have converged in the development of new and more sophisticated biomimetic systems with antimicrobial properties. In this sense, polymeric biomaterials play and will play a key rol ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.copbio.2022.102752

45. Antiseptic Povidone–Iodine Heals the Grain Boundary of Perovskite Solar Cells

Author:
Dong-Ho Kang; Chunqing Ma; Nam-Gyu Park
Source:
ACS applied materials & interfaces 2022 v.14 no.7 pp. 8984-8991
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
antiseptics; atomic force microscopy; iodine; polyvinylpyrrolidone
Abstract:
... Povidone, also know as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), is used as a reservoir for iodine, and the povidone–iodine (PVP–I) complex has antiseptic properties for wound healing by releasing iodine. In this report, we utilized this unique characteristic of PVP–I to heal the photovoltaic parameters of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). PVP–I was added in the perovskite precursor solution, where the effect of t ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.1c21479

46. Antiseptic chitosan bandage for preventing topical skin infections

Author:
Mahalakshmi Pandian; V. Anil Kumar; R. Jayakumar
Source:
International journal of biological macromolecules 2021 v.193 pp. 1653-1658
ISSN:
0141-8130
Subject:
Candida; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Staphylococcus aureus; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; bandages; chitosan; mechanism of action; synergism
Abstract:
... Infections on the wound surface are the major problem in restricting the healing process. To reduce the transmission and treat the infection, we have developed 0.05% and 0.1% octenidine dihydrochloride (Ocd) incorporated chitosan (Cs) based flexible bandages. Ocd is extensively used skin antiseptic for its mode of action over a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. The prepared antiseptic Cs-O ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.11.002

47. Antiseptic effect of antimicrobial peptide psacotheasin 2 derived from the yellow-spotted longicorn beetle (Psacothea hilaris)

Author:
Yong Pyo Shin; Joon Ha Lee; Ra-Yeong Choi; Hwa Jeong Lee; Minhee Baek; In-Woo Kim; Minchul Seo; Mi-Ae Kim; Seong Hyun Kim; Jae Sam Hwang
Source:
Developmental and comparative immunology 2021 v.123 pp. 104140
ISSN:
0145-305X
Subject:
Psacothea hilaris; Western blotting; anti-inflammatory activity; antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial peptides; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; bacteria; computer simulation; hemolysis; inducible nitric oxide synthase; interleukin-6; lipopolysaccharides; mice; mitogen-activated protein kinase; nitric oxide; prostaglandin synthase; survival rate; transcription factor NF-kappa B; transcriptome
Abstract:
... Given the challenges posed by antibiotic resistant microbes and the high mortality rate associated with sepsis, there is an urgent need to develop novel peptide antibiotics that exhibit both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. Herein, we evaluated antimicrobial activity and anti-inflammatory activity of psacotheasin 2, one of the antimicrobial peptide candidates identified previously u ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dci.2021.104140

48. Antiseptic povidone-iodine encapsulating edible phospholipid gels

Author:
Gözde Bayer; Silvia Grasselli; Annalisa Malchiodi; Ilker S. Bayer
Source:
Colloids and surfaces 2021 v.619 pp. 126537
ISSN:
0927-7757
Subject:
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; absorbance; alginates; antiseptics; biodegradability; cost effectiveness; crosslinking; gastric juice; hydrophilicity; iodine; lecithins; organogels; surfactants; virulence; viruses; viscoelasticity; water purification
Abstract:
... Lecithin-based gels are generally made by adding water or water/surfactant systems into lecithin dissolved solvents, a process known as organogel formation. Organogels are stable viscoelastic micellar phospholipid aggregates with drug encapsulating capabilities. In this work, we demonstrate an alternative approach in which soy lecithin/alginate (1:1) gels were fabricated from aqueous solutions by ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126537

49. BEVA primary care clinical guidelines: Wound management in the horse

Author:
Sarah L. Freeman; Neal M. Ashton; Yvonne A. Elce; Anna Hammond; Anna R. Hollis; Greg Quinn
Source:
Equine veterinary journal 2021 v.53 no.1 pp. 18-29
ISSN:
0425-1644
Subject:
antiseptics; databases; debridement; decision making; duration; experimental design; guidelines; honey; horses; humans; iodine; larvae; literature; objectives; publications; research; silver; solutions; staples; sulfadiazine; sutures; tap water; tissue repair; ultrasonics; veterinarians
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: There are currently no evidence summaries on wounds in the horse. OBJECTIVES: To develop evidence‐based guidelines on wound management in the horse. STUDY DESIGN: Evidence review using the GRADE framework. METHODS: Research questions were proposed by a panel of veterinarians, and developed into PICO format. Evidence in the veterinary literature was evaluated using the GRADE evidence‐to ...
DOI:
10.1111/evj.13289

50. Bioassay-guided fractionation of Calamintha baborensis Batt. herbal extracts reveals disaccharide glucuronide as a potent antistaphylococcal compound

Author:
Ibtissem Aribi; Smain Chemat; Luc Van Puyvelde; Walter Luyten
Source:
South African journal of botany 2022 v.147 pp. 35-41
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
Calamintha; Staphylococcus aureus; acetone; active ingredients; antibacterial properties; antiseptics; bacterial growth; diarrhea; enzyme inhibition; fractionation; gel chromatography; growth retardation; hexane; intestines; mechanism of action; minimum inhibitory concentration; pneumonia; traditional medicine; Algeria
Abstract:
... Calamintha species are frequently used in traditional medicine in Algeria as a stimulant, a tonic, an antiseptic, but also to treat digestive disorders and intestinal infections that cause diarrhea as well as pneumonia. Bioassay-guided fractionation led to the isolation of highly effective antistaphylococcal molecules from the aerial parts of Calamintha baborensis Batt., that could be responsible ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2021.12.031

51. Brazilian Red Propolis shows antifungal and immunomodulatory activities against Paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Author:
Lauana Aparecida Santos; Pedro Luiz Rosalen; Nayara Andrade Dias; Julianne Caravita Grisolia; Bruno José Nascimento Gomes; Lucas Blosfeld-Lopes; Masaharu Ikegaki; Severino Matias de Alencar; Eva Burger
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2021 v.277 pp. 114181
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Paracoccidioides brasiliensis; air; air pouch model; anti-inflammatory activity; antifungal properties; antioxidants; antiseptics; coculture; cytotoxicity; fungi; inflammation; inoculum; mitochondria; mycoses; neonates; neutrophils; nitric oxide; oxygen; propolis; protein content; splenocytes; therapeutics; traditional medicine; umbilical cord; virulence; Brazil; Egypt
Abstract:
... Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic mycosis with high prevalence in South America and especially in Brazil with severe clinical consequences that need broadened therapeutic options. Propolis is a natural resin from bees used in folk medicine for centuries with the first report in the ancient history of Egypt by Eberly papyrus, in Middle-Ages used to wash the newborn's umbilical cord and Wor ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2021.114181

52. Canine-Origin Platelet-Rich Fibrin as an Effective Biomaterial for Wound Healing in Domestic Cats: A Preliminary Study

Author:
Carla S. Soares; Isabel R. Dias; Maria A. Pires; Pedro P. Carvalho
Source:
Veterinary sciences 2021 v.8 no.10 pp. -
ISSN:
2306-7381
Subject:
antiseptics; biocompatible materials; biodegradability; cost effectiveness; fibrin; granulation tissue; necrosis
Abstract:
... Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a recent platelet-based biomaterial, poised as an innovative regenerative strategy for the treatment of wounds from different etiologies. PRF is defined as a biodegradable scaffold containing elevated amounts of platelets and leukocytes having the capability to release high concentrations of bioactive structural proteins and acting as a temporal release healing hemode ...
DOI:
10.3390/vetsci8100213

53. Characterization and Antibacterial Properties of Autoclaved Carboxylated Wood Nanocellulose

Author:
Gary Chinga-Carrasco; Jenny Johansson; Ellinor Bævre Heggset; Ingebjørg Leirset; Camilla Björn; Karin Agrenius; Jasna S. Stevanic; Joakim Håkansson
Source:
Biomacromolecules 2021 v.22 no.7 pp. 2779-2789
ISSN:
1526-4602
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; absorbance; aldehydes; antibacterial properties; antiseptics; autoclaving; carboxylation; cellulose; cellulose nanofibers; cytotoxicity; gels; mice; models; oxidation; skin irritation; sodium hydroxide; sodium hypochlorite; viscosity; wide-angle X-ray scattering; wood; zeta potential
Abstract:
... Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) were obtained by applying a chemical pretreatment consisting of autoclaving the pulp fibers in sodium hydroxide, combined with 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyl-1-oxyl-mediated oxidation. Three levels of sodium hypochlorite were applied (2.5, 3.8, and 6.0 mmol/g) to obtain CNF qualities (CNF_2.5, CNF_3.8, and CNF_6.0) with varying content of carboxyl groups, that is, 1036 ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00137

54. Chemical Characteristics and Therapeutic Potentials of Aloe vera

Author:
Shakila Riaz; Shabbir Hussain; Shahzada Khurram Syed; Rubi Anwar
Source:
RADS journal of biological research & applied science 2021 v.12 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
2521-8573
Subject:
Aloe vera; Liliaceae; amino acids; analgesics; anthraquinones; antifungal properties; antioxidants; antiseptics; container-grown plants; humans; lignin; medicinal plants; medicine; pulp; research; saponins; survival rate; therapeutics
Abstract:
... Background: Aloe vera belongs to the family Liliaceae and genus Aloe with a survival rate of up to 50 years under satisfactory conditions. It has been used since >5000 years to cure many kinds of human diseases. This plant is also used for ornamental purposes as an indoor potted plant. Aloe vera finds various applications in allopathic and homeopathic medicine. Objectives: Current review was gener ...
DOI:
10.37962/jbas.v12i1.279

55. Chemical and Biochemical Characterization of Essential Oils and Their Corresponding Hydrolats from Six Species of the Lamiaceae Family

Author:
Cristina Laura Popa; Andreea Lupitu; Maria Daniela Mot; Lucian Copolovici; Cristian Moisa; Dana Maria Copolovici
Source:
Plants 2021 v.10 no.11 pp. -
ISSN:
2223-7747
Subject:
Lavandula angustifolia; Origanum vulgare; Thymus vulgaris; alternative medicine; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; antiseptics; beverages; byproducts; carvacrol; chemical composition; cosmetics; hydrodistillation; hydrophilicity; monoterpenoids; oregano; perfumes; thyme; thymol
Abstract:
... Many plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family are rich in essential oils (EOs) which are intensively used for aromatherapy, food and beverage flavoring, alternative medicine, cosmetics, and perfumery. Aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L., Thymus pannonicus All., Lavandula angustifolia L., Lavandula x intermedia, Origanum vulgare L., and Origanum vulgare var. aureum L. were subjected to hydrodistilla ...
DOI:
10.3390/plants10112489

56. Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antiamoebic, and Antiviral Efficacy of Ophthalmic Formulations

Author:
Ciro Caruso; Daniela Eletto; Alessandra Tosco; Martina Pannetta; Fabio Scarinci; Mario Troisi; Amalia Porta
Source:
Microorganisms 2022 v.10 no.6 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2607
Subject:
Acanthamoeba castellanii; Betacoronavirus 1; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; antiseptics; chlorhexidine; eyes; keratitis; polyethylene glycol; polyvinyl alcohol; succinic acid; thymol; vitamin E
Abstract:
... The extensive use of ophthalmic antibiotics is contributing to the appearance of resistant bacterial strains, which require prolonged and massive treatments with consequent detrimental outcomes and adverse effects. In addition to these issues, antibiotics are not effective against parasites and viruses. In this context, antiseptics could be valuable alternatives. They have nonselective mechanisms ...
DOI:
10.3390/microorganisms10061156

57. Comparison between chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine solutions for flushing the preputial cavity on penile mucosa and semen bacterial counts in beef bulls

Author:
Juan E. Romano; Renato G. Zanoni; Beatrice Mislei; Diego Bucci; Domenico Mion; Gaetano Mari
Source:
Theriogenology 2022 v.193 pp. 114-119
ISSN:
0093-691X
Subject:
antiseptics; beef; bulls; chlorhexidine; cross-over studies; ejaculation; mucosa; prepuce; rectum; semen; sodium chloride; urination
Abstract:
... The objectives of the present study were to estimate the number of colonies forming units (CFU) from penile mucosa and semen, the effect of two antiseptic solutions used to flush the preputial cavity to reduce the bacterial counts from those sites, and compare them. Six clinically healthy bulls between 15 and 16 mo old declared satisfactory potential breeders were used. A prospective, randomized, ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.09.012

58. A Comprehensive Review on Biology, Genetic Improvement, Agro and Process Technology of German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.)

Author:
Ramesh Chauhan; Sanatsujat Singh; Vikas Kumar; Ashok Kumar; Amit Kumari; Shalika Rathore; Rakesh Kumar; Satbeer Singh
Source:
Plants 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. -
ISSN:
2223-7747
Subject:
Matricaria chamomilla; agronomy; antiseptics; chamomile; flowers; genetic improvement; herbal tea; industry; livelihood; medicine; odors; oils; parasympatholytics; plant ecology; processing technology; sedatives; soil; taxonomy
Abstract:
... German chamomile (M. chamomilla) is recognized as a star herb due to its medicinal and aromatic properties. This plant is found across a wide range of climatic and soil conditions. Both the flower heads and blue essential oils of German chamomile possess several pharmacological properties of an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic and sedative, etc., nature, which makes it a ...
DOI:
10.3390/plants11010029

59. Determination of six parabens in biological samples by magnetic solid-phase extraction with magnetic mesoporous carbon adsorbent and UHPLC-MS/MS

Author:
Qianchun Zhang; Yongzhi Zhi; Linchun Bao; Yuguo Zheng; Xingyi Wang; Li Jiang; Yun Wu
Source:
Journal of chromatography 2021 v.1179 pp. 122817
ISSN:
1570-0232
Subject:
adsorbents; antiseptics; blood serum; carbon; liquid chromatography; magnetism; methylparaben; porous media; solid phase extraction; tandem mass spectrometry; toxicology; urine
Abstract:
... Although parabens are useful due to their antiseptic properties, their widespread use has caused concerns regarding their potential toxicological effects. In this study, a novel magnetic solid-phase extraction combined with ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (MSPE-UHPLC-MS/MS) was developed, based on ordered magnetic mesoporous carbon (MMC), for paraben analysis. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jchromb.2021.122817

60. Different types of components obtained from Monascus purpureus with neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potentials

Author:
Ho-Cheng Wu; Yih-Fung Chen; Ming-Jen Cheng; Ming-Der Wu; Yen-Lin Chen; Hsun-Shuo Chang
Source:
Food & function 2021 v.12 no.18 pp. 8694-8703
ISSN:
2042-650X
Subject:
Monascus purpureus; antiseptics; digestion; ergosterol; ganglia; humans; interleukin-8; mice; neurites; neurotoxicity; osteoarthritis; therapeutics
Abstract:
... The mold Monascus has been used as a natural food coloring agent and food additive for more than 1000 years in Asian countries. In Chinese herbology, it was also used for easing digestion and antiseptic effects. Through a thorough investigation of a citrinin-free strain: M. purpureus BCRC 38110, four azaphilones, three benzenoids, one benzofuranone, one 5′,6′-dihydrospiro[isochromane-1,2′-pyran]-4 ...
DOI:
10.1039/d1fo01711j

61. Differential Effects of Antiseptic Mouth Rinses on SARS-CoV-2 Infectivity In Vitro

Author:
Chuan Xu; Annie Wang; Eileen R. Hoskin; Carla Cugini; Kenneth Markowitz; Theresa L. Chang; Daniel H. Fine
Source:
Pathogens 2021 v.10 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-0817
Subject:
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus; alcohols; antiseptics; antiviral properties; cell viability; centrifugation; chlorhexidine; cytotoxicity; gluconates; hydrogen peroxide; mouth; pathogenicity; saliva; viral load; viruses
Abstract:
... Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is detectable in saliva from asymptomatic individuals, suggesting a potential benefit from the use of mouth rinses to suppress viral load and reduce virus spread. Published studies on the reduction of SARS-CoV-2-induced cytotoxic effects by mouth rinses do not exclude antiseptic mouth rinse-associated cytotoxicity. Here, we determi ...
DOI:
10.3390/pathogens10030272

62. Disinfectant testing for veterinary and agricultural applications: A review

Author:
Andrew D. Wales; Rebecca J. Gosling; Harriet L. Bare; Robert H. Davies
Source:
Zoonoses and public health 2021 v.68 no.5 pp. 361-375
ISSN:
1863-1959
Subject:
animal welfare; antibiotic resistance; antiseptics; biofilm; disinfectants; economic performance; human health; livestock; public health; quality control; zoonoses; North America
Abstract:
... Disinfectants for veterinary and livestock use, plus skin antiseptics, are critical elements for the control of infectious agents, including zoonotic and antimicrobial‐resistant micro‐organisms, in managed animal species. Such agents impact animal welfare, economic performance and human health. Testing of disinfectants is needed for safety, efficacy and quality control. The present review examines ...
DOI:
10.1111/zph.12830

63. Dystocia due to breech presentation and caesarean under local anaesthesia and sedation in a mare

Author:
Akshay Sharma; Vijender Negi; Pururava Sharma; Harish Kumar; Ananya Sharma; Madhumeet Singh; Pravesh Kumar
Source:
SVU- International Journal of Veterinary Sciences 2022 v.4 no.4 pp. 16-21
ISSN:
2535-1877
Subject:
anesthesia; antiseptics; ceftriaxone; cesarean section; dexamethasone; dystocia; foals; glucose; intramuscular injection; intravenous injection; mares; sedation; tetanus
Abstract:
... A nulliparous non-descript mare presented at full term with a history of straining (utero-abdominal contractions) for the last 24 hours. Vaginal examination revealed a dead foal in posterior presentation with bilateral hip flexion and dorso-iliac left position. Pre-operatively, 5 mL Tetanus toxoid as intramuscular injection, 3g Ceftriaxone and 4 mL Dexamethasone in 3L 5% Dextrose normal saline (DN ...
DOI:
10.21608/SVU.2021.90306.1141

64. Effect of an anti‐inflammatory pomegranate otic treatment on the clinical evolution and microbiota profile of dogs with otitis externa

Author:
Anna Puigdemont; Sara D’Andreano; Laura Ramió‐Lluch; Anna Cuscó; Olga Francino; Pilar Brazis
Source:
Veterinary dermatology 2021 v.32 no.2 pp. 158
ISSN:
0959-4493
Subject:
Malassezia pachydermatis; Staphylococcus pseudintermedius; antibiotics; antiseptics; blood serum; clinical examination; disease course; dogs; ear canal; epithelium; fungi; inflammation; microbiome; otitis externa; pomegranates; prednisolone; veterinary medicine
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Canine otitis externa (OE) is a common disease characterised by inflammation of the epithelial tissue of the external ear canal. Secondary infections are frequent, and Malassezia pachydermatis and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius are routinely isolated and treated with antifungal and antibiotic compounds. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: To analyse the otitis ear microbiome before and after a tre ...
DOI:
10.1111/vde.12930

65. Effects of environmental conditions on the emission and odor-active compounds from Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr

Author:
Qifan Wang; Jun Shen; Bin Zeng; Huiyu Wang; Weidong Wang
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.20 pp. 30459-30469
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
Fraxinus mandshurica; air; antiseptics; aromatic compounds; furniture; odors; pollution; relative humidity; research; temperature; vinegars; wood
Abstract:
... Being one of the most common wood in furniture and decoration, Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. (F. mandshurica) is a frequently used material for wood products. However, the resulting odor problem has not yet been solved so far. Thus, this study focused on exploring odor-active compounds and investigating the effect of environmental conditions on emission and odor attributes. F. mandshurica was studied ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-18244-1

66. Efficacy of Intra-Operative Topical Wound Anaesthesia to Mitigate Piglet Castration Pain—A Large, Multi-Centred Field Trial

Author:
Meredith Sheil; Giulia Maria De Benedictis; Annalisa Scollo; Suzanne Metcalfe; Giles Innocent; Adam Polkinghorne; Flaviana Gottardo
Source:
Animals 2021 v.11 no.10 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
anesthesia; antiseptics; castration; field experimentation; pain; piglets; Europe
Abstract:
... Piglet castration results in acute pain and stress to the animal. There is a critical need for effective on-farm methods of pain mitigation. Local anaesthesia using Tri-Solfen® (Animal Ethics Pty Ltd., Melbourne, Australia), a topical local anaesthetic and antiseptic formulation instilled to the wound during surgery, is a newly evolving on-farm method to mitigate castration pain. To investigate th ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani11102763

67. Efficacy of olanexidine gluconate in canine superficial pyoderma: a randomised, single‐blinded controlled trial

Author:
Yun‐Hsia Hsiao; Ichiro Imanishi; Keita Iyori
Source:
Veterinary dermatology 2021 v.32 no.6 pp. 664
ISSN:
0959-4493
Subject:
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius; antibacterial properties; antiseptics; atopic dermatitis; chlorhexidine; clinical trials; dogs; gluconates; minimum inhibitory concentration; pyoderma; topical therapy; veterinary medicine
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Topical treatments can be beneficial for managing canine superficial pyoderma. A novel antiseptic agent, olanexidine gluconate, has become available recently for use in humans, and its efficacy for canine pyoderma as topical therapy is unknown. OBJECTIVE: The antimicrobial effect of olanexidine was evaluated using minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) towards Staphylococcus pseudinter ...
DOI:
10.1111/vde.13038

68. Efficiency of Pyroligneous Extract from Jurema Preta (Mimosa tenuiflora [Willd.] Poiret) as an Antiseptic in Cats (Felis catus) Subjected to Ovariosalpingohysterectomy

Author:
Francisco Marlon Carneiro Feijo; Fernando da Costa Fernandes; Nilza Dutra Alves; Alexandre Santos Pimenta; Caio Sergio Santos; Gardenia Silvana de Oliveira Rodrigues; Alexsandra Fernandes Pereira; Leon Denner Moreira Benicio; Yasmin Beatriz França Moura
Source:
Animals 2022 v.12 no.18 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
Mimosa tenuiflora; agar; antiseptics; bacterial growth; cats; chlorhexidine; cytotoxicity; epithelium
Abstract:
... Pyroligneous extract of Jurema preta (Mimosa tenuiflora [Willd.] Poiret) was evaluated for its efficacy as a cutaneous antiseptic in cats (Felis catus) that were subjected to ovariosalpingohysterectomy. For this purpose, 30 cats without a defined breed were sterilized and divided into two groups. The first group was the positive control, treated with 0.5% chlorhexidine-alcohol solution, and the se ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani12182325

69. Essential oil compositions, pharmacological importance and agro technological practices of Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth.): A review

Author:
Sudin Kumar Pandey; Sangeeta Bhandari; Neelav Sarma; Twahira Begum; Sunita Munda; Joyashree Baruah; Roktim Gogoi; Saikat Haldar; Mohan Lal
Source:
Journal of essential oil-bearing plants 2021 v.24 no.6 pp. 1212-1226
ISSN:
0976-5026
Subject:
Pogostemon cablin; adulterated products; alcohols; antiseptics; chemistry; essential oils; flavor; leaves; limonene; medicinal plants; odors; perfumes; quantitative analysis; sedatives; steam distillation; viridiflorol
Abstract:
... Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth.) is an industrially valued aromatic and important medicinal plant currently having a huge demand for its essential oil. It is widely used in flavor and fragrance industries as well as in pharmaceuticals. The essential oil is mainly isolated from the dried leaf of patchouli by steam distillation. Patchoulol and α-patchoulene are the major constituents that regula ...
DOI:
10.1080/0972060X.2021.1995511

70. Establishment of quantitative PCR assays for the rapid detection of Alicyclobacillus spp. that can produce guaiacol in apple juice

Author:
Hui Li; Hong Chen; Bin Liu; Rui Cai; Nan Jiang; Tianli Yue; Zhouli Wang
Source:
International journal of food microbiology 2021 v.360 pp. 109329
ISSN:
0168-1605
Subject:
antiseptics; apple juice; food microbiology; guaiacol; metabolites; off odors; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; rapid methods; spoilage; taint
Abstract:
... Alicyclobacillus species are one of the most significant qualities and safety factors in fruit juice and beverages. The growth of some Alicyclobacillus genus can lead to sour spoilage with the off-odor of medicinal, phenolic or antiseptic, which is mainly caused by the metabolites of guaiacol, dihalophenol and dibromophenol. Especially, guaiacol is regarded as the predominant taint in Alicyclobaci ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109329

71. Evaluation of Phenolic Compounds and Pigments Content in Yellow Bell Pepper Wastes

Author:
María del Carmen Razola-Díaz; Ana Mª Gómez-Caravaca; Julia López de Andrés; Ana Voltes-Martínez; Alberto Zamora; Gema M. Pérez-Molina; David J. Castro; Juan Antonio Marchal; Vito Verardo
Source:
Antioxidants 2022 v.11 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-3921
Subject:
Capsicum annuum; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; antiseptics; appetite; carotenoids; chlorophyll; ethanol; experimental design; flavonoids; fruits; immunomodulators; models; pepper; solvents; spectrophotometers; sweet peppers; ultrasonic treatment; Spain
Abstract:
... Bell peppers are one of the most important species consumed and cultivated in Spain. Peppers are a source of carotenoids and phenolic compounds widely associated with biological activities such as antimicrobial, antiseptic, anticancer, counterirritant, cardioprotective, appetite stimulator, antioxidant, and immunomodulator. However, undersized and damaged fruits are usually wasted. Thus, in order ...
DOI:
10.3390/antiox11030557

72. Exposure of Chinese adult females to parabens from personal care products: Estimation of intake via dermal contact and health risks

Author:
Chun Li; Yang Zhao; Shan Liu; Dongfeng Yang; Huimin Ma; Zhou Zhu; Li Kang; Shaoyou Lu
Source:
Environmental pollution 2021 v.272 pp. 116043
ISSN:
0269-7491
Subject:
adults; antiseptics; pollution; risk; skin absorption; sunscreens; China
Abstract:
... Parabens are added into foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PCPs) as additives extensively due to their excellent antiseptic and antibacterial effects. In the past decade, parabens have raised great concerns on their potential harm to humans. Existing studies have suggested positive correlations between PCP application and urinary paraben concentrations in females, but little i ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116043

73. Extraction of Phenol from Water using Dispersive Liquid-liquid Microextraction Coupled with UV-VIS Spectroscopy

Author:
Mohammad Fauzan bin Mhd Himmi; Beh Shiuan Yih; Farhanini Yusoff; Noorashikin Md Saleh
Source:
Journal of analytical chemistry 2022 v.77 no.1 pp. 8-17
ISSN:
1061-9348
Subject:
analytical chemistry; antiseptics; dimethyl sulfoxide; disinfectants; industry; liquid-phase microextraction; phenol; response surface methodology; solvents; ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy
Abstract:
... Phenols are widely used in industry as part of the ingredients in disinfectant, antiseptic and household cleaning products. An increased usage of phenol has caused an increase in its content in water sources and at the same time brings negative effect to the environment. This paper reported an approach consisting of dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) combined with UV-Vis spectrophoto ...
DOI:
10.1134/S1061934822010051

74. Extraction, characterization of bioactive compounds and biological activities of the leaves of Podocarpus lambertii Klotzch ex Endl

Author:
Debora Marina Bandeira; Juliana Moço Correa; Larissa Valéria Laskoski; Joelma Marques Batista; Jéssica Rosset; Willian Ferreira da Costa; Lilian Huang Kuo; Fabiana Gisele da Silva Pinto
Source:
Journal of applied research on medicinal and aromatic plants 2022 pp. 100427
ISSN:
2214-7861
Subject:
Bacillus subtilis; Enterococcus faecalis; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Podocarpus lambertii; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; antimicrobial properties; antioxidant activity; antiseptics; applied research; asthma; biofilm; biomass; essential oils; flavonoids; minimum inhibitory concentration; solvents
Abstract:
... Podocarpus species exhibit anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent activities, and are useful in the treatment of fevers, asthma, coughs, and headaches. This study is the first with the objective of determining the effect of solvent extraction, characterization of bioactive compounds of the essential oil (EO) and plant extracts of Podocarpus lambertii leaves, as well as evaluating the antimicrob ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jarmap.2022.100427

75. Gastroprotective and Antioxidant Properties of Trigonella foenum graecum Seeds Aqueous Extract (Fenugreek) and Omeprazole Against Ethanol-Induced Peptic Ulcer

Author:
Slimen Selmi; Dhouha Alimi; Kais Rtibi; Saber Jedidi; Dhekra Grami; Lamjed Marzouki; Karim Hosni; Hichem Sebai
Source:
Journal of medicinal food 2022 v.25 no.5 pp. 513-522
ISSN:
1557-7600
Subject:
Trigonella foenum-graecum; adults; alcohol drinking; antiseptics; body weight; catalase; ethanol; fenugreek; functional foods; glutathione peroxidase; histopathology; hydrogen peroxide; males; malondialdehyde; oral administration; oxidative stress; stomach; stomach ulcers; thiols
Abstract:
... Trigonella foenum graecum (Fenugreek) is used in traditional phytomedicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antidiabetic, and several other therapeutic virtues. The current study was intended to investigate the protecting effects of fenugreek seeds' aqueous extract (FSAE) using experimentally ethanol (EtOH)-induced gastric peptic ulcer in rats, as immense alcohol consumption can lead to gast ...
DOI:
10.1089/jmf.2020.0217

76. Gradual hydrophobization of silica aerogel for controlled drug release

Author:
Nir Ganonyan; Galit Bar; Raz Gvishi; David Avnir
Source:
RSC advances 2021 v.11 no.14 pp. 7824-7838
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
aerogels; antiseptics; catalytic activity; chlorhexidine; contact angle; drug delivery systems; hydrophobicity; insulating materials; porosity; silica; sorbents; vapors
Abstract:
... We report on the successful fine-tuning of silica aerogel hydrophobicity, through a gas-phase surface modification process. Aerogel hydrophobicity is a widely discussed matter, as it contributes to the aerogel's preservation and determines its functionality. Still, a general procedure for tuning the hydrophobicity, without affecting other aerogel properties was missing. In the developed procedure, ...
DOI:
10.1039/d1ra00671a

77. Hematological, immunological and histological changes in guinea pigs in the treatment of microsporia with drugs “Micromar” and “Biogluk”

Author:
Y. V. Martyniv; Ya. V. Kisera
Source:
Ukrainian journal of veterinary and agricultural sciences 2021 v.4 no.1 pp. 29-32
ISSN:
2617-6149
Subject:
active immunity; antiseptics; biotin; clotrimazole; dermis; exudation; glucans; histology; human diseases; immune response; immunostimulants; infectious diseases; iodine; neutrophils; pathogens; risk; veterinarians
Abstract:
... Microsporia is a common infectious disease in the practice of a veterinarian. This disease carries a risk of human infection because it is anthropozoonotic. The main pathogen Microsporum sanis affects the upper layers of the skin and has the ability to stay on the body of an animal for up to two years. Therefore, treatment should be carried out by a complex method and be aimed at preventing the sp ...
DOI:
10.32718/ujvas4-1.06

78. In-vitro determination of antimicrobial activities of Eruca sativa seed oil against antibiotic-resistant gram-negative clinical isolates from neonates: a future prospect

Author:
Rasha H. Bassyouni; Zeinat Kamel; Alkassem Ahmed Algameel; Ghada Ismail; Sylvana N. Gaber
Source:
BMC complementary medicine and therapies 2022 v.22 no.1 pp. 229
ISSN:
2662-7671
Subject:
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa; Escherichia; Gram-negative bacteria; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; agar; alternative medicine; antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; arugula; cinnamon; dill; onions; parsley; seed oils; wheat germ
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is investigate the antimicrobial effect of plant oils against bacterial strains isolated from neonatal asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) and to evaluate the antiseptic effect of the most potent one. METHODS: The antimicrobial effect of 17 plant oils were tested against 15- gram-negative bacterial strains recovered from cases of neonatal ABU (11 Escherichia. coli, 3 K ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-022-03710-1

79. Inhibition of Biofilm Formation of Foodborne Staphylococcus aureus by the Citrus Flavonoid Naringenin

Author:
Qing-Hui Wen; Rui Wang; Si-Qi Zhao; Bo-Ru Chen; Xin-An Zeng
Source:
Foods 2021 v.10 no.11 pp. -
ISSN:
2304-8158
Subject:
Citrus; Staphylococcus aureus; antiseptics; biofilm; exopolysaccharides; food industry; food spoilage; hydrophobicity; naringenin; sigma factors; transcription (genetics)
Abstract:
... Taking into consideration the importance of biofilms in food deterioration and the potential risks of antiseptic compounds, antimicrobial agents that naturally occurring are a more acceptable choice for preventing biofilm formation and in attempts to improve antibacterial effects and efficacy. Citrus flavonoids possess a variety of biological activities, including antimicrobial properties. Therefo ...
DOI:
10.3390/foods10112614

80. Iranian Salvia species: A phytochemical and pharmacological update

Author:
Sayyedeh Fatemeh Askari; Razieh Avan; Zahra Tayarani-Najaran; Amirhossein Sahebkar; Samira Eghbali
Source:
Phytochemistry 2021 v.183 pp. 112619
ISSN:
0031-9422
Subject:
Salvia; analgesics; antioxidants; antiseptics; cytotoxicity; flavonoids; human health; indigenous species; medicinal properties; metabolites; pain; phenolic acids; sedatives; terpenoids; therapeutics; tranquilizers; Iran
Abstract:
... Salvia is the largest genus of the Lamiaceae family, with over 900 species in the world which about 60 species are distributed in Iran, 17 of them are endemic. In Iran, Salvia species have been used to treat various diseases with a wide spectrum of pharmacological activity in vitro and in vivo. The present review summarizes the phytochemistry and pharmacology of medicinal Iranian Salvia species in ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.phytochem.2020.112619

81. Manganese Oxide Nanozyme-Doped Diatom for Safe and Efficient Treatment of Peri-Implantitis

Author:
Eun-Hyuk Lee; Sang-woo Lee; Yongbeom Seo; Yu-Heng Deng; Young-Jun Lim; Ho-Beom Kwon; Kyungpyo Park; Hyunjoon Kong; Myung-Joo Kim
Source:
ACS applied materials & interfaces 2022 v.14 no.24 pp. 27634-27650
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
Bacillariophyceae; antiseptics; biofilm; bone resorption; catalytic activity; chlorhexidine; decontamination; dental prosthesis; hydrogen peroxide; inflammation; kinetic energy; manganese monoxide; mucosa; oral health; oxygen; silica; therapeutics
Abstract:
... Peri-implantitis is a major cause of dental implant failure. Bacterial biofilm contamination on the implant induces surrounding bone resorption and soft tissue inflammation, leading to severe deterioration of oral health. However, conventional biofilm removal procedures, such as mechanical decontamination and antiseptic application, are not effective enough to induce reosseointegration on decontam ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.2c05166

82. Microwave Aqueous Dissolution of Potato Starch for the Synthesis of Starch Capped Silver Nanoparticles

Author:
Magda Fonseca; João A. V. Prior
Source:
Stärke = 2021 v.73 no.3-4 pp. e2000205
ISSN:
0038-9056
Subject:
absorbance; antiseptics; aqueous solutions; heat; microwave treatment; nanosilver; potato starch; surface plasmon resonance; temperature
Abstract:
... The synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is widespread nowadays due to their intrinsic properties, from antiseptic, antifungal, anticancer, and also as carriers of bio‐active natural carriers when the synthesis is performed using natural products. Starch is also a widely used capping agent of AgNPs, considering its ideal properties, such as, natural product, environmentally friendly, bio‐comp ...
DOI:
10.1002/star.202000205

83. Microwave irradiation to the rapid extraction of Stryphnodendron adstringens (Barbatimão) compounds by statistical planning

Author:
Jaqueline Evangelista de Queiroz; Danilo Martins dos Santos; Giuliana Muniz Vila Verde; José Realino de Paula; Gilberto Lucio Benedito de Aquino
Source:
Natural product research 2021 v.35 no.2 pp. 354-358
ISSN:
1478-6427
Subject:
Stryphnodendron adstringens; antiseptics; bark; bioactive properties; energy; extraction; medicine; microwave radiation; phenols; planning; research; sampling; secondary metabolites; tannins; trees; volume
Abstract:
... Stryphnodendron adstringens is a typical tree from Brazilian Savanah used in medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent. It is secondary metabolites has biological activities, so the development of efficient extraction methods is essential. Microwave irradiation through assisted extraction is innovative and highly efficient for bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to optimize ...
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2019.1628748

84. Modified Starch in Composition with Polyvinyl Alcohol as a Basis for Development of the Polymeric Materials for Pharmaceutical Use

Author:
Olena Ishchenko; Viktoriia Plavan; Virgilijus Valeika; Maksym Koliada; Iryna Liashok; Yurii Budash; Volodymyr Bessarabov
Source:
Stärke = 2022 v.74 no.9-10 pp. e2200062
ISSN:
0038-9056
Subject:
antiseptics; humidity; modified starch; polyvinyl alcohol; sorption; therapeutics
Abstract:
... The main objectives of the present work are the study of the compositions from starch or modified (carboxymethylated) starch (CMS) with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to develop films containing decamethoxine as transdermal therapeutic systems. The influence of the content of CMC in compositions with PVA and in films prepared from the compositions on their properties are investigated. The effect of the a ...
DOI:
10.1002/star.202200062

85. Mouthrinses against SARS-CoV-2 – High antiviral effectivity by membrane disruption in vitro translates to mild effects in a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial

Author:
Toni Luise Meister; Josef-Maximilian Gottsauner; Barbara Schmidt; Natalie Heinen; Daniel Todt; Franz Audebert; Felix Buder; Henriette Lang; André Gessner; Eike Steinmann; Veronika Vielsmeier; Stephanie Pfaender; Fabian Cieplik
Source:
Virus research 2022 v.316 pp. 198791
ISSN:
0168-1702
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; RNA; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; airborne transmission; antiseptics; cell culture; clinical trials; human population; mechanism of action; mouth; research; viruses
Abstract:
... The emergence of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) represents an unprecedented threat for the human population, necessitating rapid and effective intervention measures. Given the main infection route by airborne transmission, significant attention has been bestowed upon the use of antiseptic mouthrinses as a way to possibly reduce infectious viral titers. However, cl ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.virusres.2022.198791

86. Myrtle-Functionalized Nanofibers Modulate Vaginal Cell Population Behavior While Counteracting Microbial Proliferation

Author:
Emanuela Bellu; Nicia Diaz; Martin Kralovič; Radek Divin; Giorgia Sarais; Angela Fadda; Rosanna Satta; Maria Antonia Montesu; Serenella Medici; Antonio Brunetti; Ana Rita Pinheiro Barcessat; Taťána Jarošíková; Jiří Rulc; Evzen Amler; Valentina Margarita; Paola Rappelli; Margherita Maioli
Source:
Plants 2022 v.11 no.12 pp. -
ISSN:
2223-7747
Subject:
Candida albicans; Candida glabrata; Candida kefyr; Candida krusei; Candida parapsilosis; Escherichia coli; Lactobacillus acidophilus; Myrtus communis; Staphylococcus aureus; Trichomonas vaginalis; antioxidants; antiseptics; drug resistance; fruits; health promotion; humans; medical treatment; microorganisms; nanofibers; phytochemicals; viability
Abstract:
... Vaginal infections affect millions of women annually worldwide. Therapeutic options are limited, moreover drug-resistance increases the need to find novel antimicrobials for health promotion. Recently phytochemicals were re-discovered for medical treatment. Myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) plant extracts showed in vitro antioxidant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties thanks to their bioactive ...
DOI:
10.3390/plants11121577

87. Nature and Resource Potential of Officinal Plants Flora of Ciscaucasia

Author:
N. B. Leonova; I. M. Miklyaeva
Source:
Arid ecosystems 2021 v.11 no.2 pp. 156-163
ISSN:
2079-0961
Subject:
Asteraceae; Orchidaceae; Rosaceae; Russia; antiseptics; circulatory system; databases; digestive system; flora; forests; health services; respiratory system; shrubs
Abstract:
... The study of natural resources of officinal plants of Ciscaucasia has been implemented with usage of the database developed by the authors for the Medico-Geographical Atlas of Russia “Healing Springs and Plants”. Officinal plants are permitted for medical use by the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia. Ciscaucasia flora of wild and cultivated officinal plants consists of 153 species from 126 genera a ...
DOI:
10.1134/S2079096121020104

88. Occurrence and size distribution of silver nanoparticles in wastewater effluents from various treatment processes in Canada

Author:
Christian Gagnon; Patrice Turcotte; François Gagné; Shirley Anne Smyth
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2021 v.28 no.46 pp. 65952-65959
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
antiseptics; nanosilver; pollution; regression analysis; research; risk assessment; silver; toxicology; wastewater; wastewater treatment; Canada
Abstract:
... The occurrence of silver (Ag) in urban effluents is partly associated with the increasing use of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) as an antiseptic agent in various consumer products. Distinction among Ag forms must be taken into account in the assessment of exposure and toxicological effects to aquatic organisms. Wastewater treatment processes effectively remove Ag particles and colloids (mostly > 95 ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-15486-x

89. Phenolic compounds and antimicrobial properties of mint and thyme

Author:
Mohsen Soleimani; Ahmad Arzani; Vida Arzani; Thomas H. Roberts
Source:
Journal of herbal medicine 2022 v.36 pp. 100604
ISSN:
2210-8033
Subject:
Mentha; anti-allergic agents; antioxidants; antiseptics; beverages; carvacrol; carvone; cineole; cosmetics; flavor; health promotion; herbal medicines; interdisciplinary research; limonene; menthol; menthone; mint; odors; p-cymene; parasympatholytics; phytochemicals; polyphenols; secondary metabolites; spices; thyme; thymol
Abstract:
... Mint (Mentha spp.) and thyme (Thymus spp.) are two of the foremost aromatic herbs used in food and beverage products for their flavor, aromatic and medicinal qualities. These species belong to the tribe Mentheae, part of the mint family (Lamiaceae), which comprises many genera of well-known culinary and medicinal herbs. This review examines the phenolics in mint and thyme as natural health-promoti ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.hermed.2022.100604

90. Phytochemical and biological activities of Pinus halepensis mill., and their ethnomedicinal use

Author:
Nasreddine El Omari; Fatima Ezzahrae Guaouguaou; Naoual El Menyiy; Taoufiq Benali; Tariq Aanniz; Imane Chamkhi; Abdelaali Balahbib; Douae Taha; Mohammad Ali Shariati; Ghokhan Zengin; Mohamed El-Shazly; Abdelhakim Bouyahya
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2021 v.268 pp. 113661
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Alzheimer disease; Parkinson disease; Pinus halepensis; anticoagulants; antioxidants; antiparasitic agents; antiseptics; cough; cytotoxicity; diabetes mellitus; diarrhea; flavonoids; food additives; gastrointestinal system; geographical distribution; hypertension; medicinal plants; pharmacokinetics; rheumatoid arthritis; secondary metabolites; terpenoids; toxicology; traditional medicine
Abstract:
... Pinus halepensis Mill., is a Mediterranean medicinal plant with numerous traditional applications such as anti-scarring, antiseptic, astringent, antifungal, and anti-tuberculosis. It is used against diarrhea, wounds, rheumatism, cough, gastrointestinal illnesses, hypertension, and hemorrhoids.We critically summarized previous reports on the botanical, taxonomical, ecological, geographical distribu ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2020.113661

91. Poly(ionic liquid)-Based Efficient and Robust Antiseptic Spray

Author:
Xi Liu; Li Chang; Liying Peng; Rushui Bai; Yan Wei; Chuao Ma; Hongliang Liu
Source:
ACS applied materials & interfaces 2021 v.13 no.41 pp. 48358-48364
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
adhesion; antiseptics; cotton; glass; human health; ionic liquids
Abstract:
... Exploring efficient and robust antibacterial materials is crucially important for human health and ecological security. Compared with intrinsically antibacterial materials, materials modified with antibacterial agents either by chemical or physical modification can simultaneously maintain basic functions and antibacterial properties. In particular, physical modification with antiseptic sprays is q ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.1c11481

92. Preliminary determination of antibacterial substances during anaerobic preservation of food waste and their effects on methanogenesis

Author:
Weijie Guan; Yuanyuan Ren; Xinxin Ma; Shuang Zhang; Pan Zhao; Ming Gao; Qunhui Wang; Chuanfu Wu
Source:
Environmental technology & innovation 2021 v.24 pp. 101813
ISSN:
2352-1864
Subject:
Escherichia coli; acetates; acetic acid; anaerobic digestion; antiseptics; environmental technology; fermentation; food waste; gas production (biological); hydrolysis; kinetics; lactic acid; methane; methane production; odors; pH; spoilage; toxicity; toxicity testing; transportation
Abstract:
... Food waste can easily breed bacteria and produce odour during production, collection, transportation, preservation and disposal. This work studied the effects of aerobic preservation and anaerobic preservation on the antibacterial and antiseptic properties of food waste and subsequent methane production by anaerobic fermentation. Compared with aerobic preservation, the concentration of lactic acid ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.eti.2021.101813

93. Production, distribution, use and trade of Valeriana jatamansi Jones in Nepal

Author:
Shambhu Charmakar; Ripu Mardhan Kunwar; Hari Prasad Sharma; Bhagawat Rimal; Sony Baral; Nabin Joshi; Kalyan Gauli; Ram Prasad Acharya; Bishwa Nath Oli
Source:
Global ecology and conservation 2021 v.30 pp. e01792
ISSN:
2351-9894
Subject:
Valeriana jatamansi; analgesics; antiseptics; cholera; data collection; ecology; epilepsy; ethnobotany; forests; health services; ingredients; inventories; livelihood; markets; medicinal plants; models; mountains; parasympatholytics; sedatives; trade; Nepal
Abstract:
... Sugandhawal (Valeriana jatamansi Jones) is a sub-tropical and temperate traditional medicinal plant, folkloric in Nepal for epilepsy, cholera and neurosis and is used as analgesic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant and sedative. It serves as a promising source for household economy, primary healthcare and herbal market and remedies, but it is being harvested and traded ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01792

94. Propolis: Properties and composition, health benefits and applications in fish nutrition

Author:
Mayada R. Farag; Sameh A. Abdelnour; Amlan K. Patra; Kuldeep Dhama; Mahmoud A.O. Dawood; Shaaban S. Elnesr; Mahmoud Alagawany
Source:
Fish & shellfish immunology 2021 v.115 pp. 179-188
ISSN:
1050-4648
Subject:
antioxidants; antiparasitic agents; antiseptics; chemical composition; color; disease resistance; fish; fish health; fish industry; fish nutrition; food additives; health status; honey; immune response; odors; pollen; profitability; propolis; shellfish
Abstract:
... Propolis is a viscous, waxy, resinous substance that is produced from the exudates of flowers and buds by the action of salivary enzymes of honey bees. Propolis may differ in color (brown, red or green), with color being influenced by the chemical composition and age of the product. Propolis has a special distinctive odor owing to the high concentration of volatile essential oils. It is composed o ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fsi.2021.06.010

95. Quaternary ammonium N,N,N-trimethyl chitosan derivative and povidone‑iodine complex as a potent antiseptic with enhanced wound healing property

Author:
Celine Abueva; Hyun Seok Ryu; Jun Won Min; Phil Sang Chung; Hyeon Sook You; Myung Suk Yang; Seung Hoon Woo
Source:
International journal of biological macromolecules 2021 v.182 pp. 1713-1723
ISSN:
0141-8130
Subject:
Escherichia coli; antibacterial properties; antibiotic resistance; antiseptics; chitosan; chlorides; collagen; cytotoxicity; fibroblasts; humans; multiple drug resistance; quaternary ammonium compounds; water solubility
Abstract:
... The importance of developing more potent antimicrobials and robust infection prevention practices has been highlighted recently with the increase in reports of emerging bacterial resistance mechanisms and the development of antibiotic-resistant microbes. In this study, a quaternary ammonium chitosan derivative, N,N,N-trimethyl chitosan chloride (TMC) with inherent bactericidal property was synthes ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.153

96. Research progress on microbiological inhibition of corrosion: A review

Author:
Jian Wang; Min Du; Guannan Li; Peiyu Shi
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.373 pp. 133658
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
anodes; antibiotics; antiseptics; biofilm; cathodes; corrosion; ecological competition; microbial adhesion; pollution; remediation; secretion; steel
Abstract:
... Steel structures in marine environments are subjected to severe corrosion over a long period due to the complex and harsh characteristics of their environments. Traditional anti-corrosion methods may lead to environmental pollution and high maintenance costs. Microorganisms exist in large quantities in the environment and can not only accelerate the corrosion of materials but also inhibit corrosio ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133658

97. Search for Promising Strains of Probiotic Microbiota Isolated from Different Biotopes of Healthy Cats for Use in the Control of Surgical Infections

Author:
Pavel Rudenko; Yuriy Vatnikov; Nadezhda Sachivkina; Andrei Rudenko; Evgeny Kulikov; Vladimir Lutsay; Elena Notina; Irina Bykova; Aleksander Petrov; Stanislav Drukovskiy; Ifarajimi Rapheal Olabode
Source:
Pathogens 2021 v.10 no.6 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-0817
Subject:
aminoglycosides; antiseptics; biomarkers; biotopes; fluoroquinolones; lactic acid; probiotics; veterinary clinics
Abstract:
... Despite the introduction of modern methods of treatment, the creation of new generations of antibacterial agents, and the constant improvement of aseptic and antiseptic methods, the treatment of purulent–inflammatory processes remains one of the most complex and urgent problems in veterinary practice. The article presents the results of the isolation of indigenous microbiota from various biotopes ...
DOI:
10.3390/pathogens10060667

98. Sensitive and high recovery electrochemical sensing of resorcinol by Cd–glutathione complex-modified glassy carbon electrode

Author:
Rashida Aslam; Batool Fatima; Dilshad Hussain; Rahat Nawaz; Saadat Majeed; Muhammad Naeem Ashiq; Tahir Imran Qureshi; Muhammad Najam-Ul-Haq
Source:
International journal of environmental analytical chemistry 2021 v.101 no.15 pp. 2785-2795
ISSN:
1029-0397
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; analytical chemistry; antiseptics; ascorbic acid; detection limit; disinfectants; electrochemistry; energy-dispersive X-ray analysis; glassy carbon electrode; pH; resorcinol; spectrophotometers; tap water; uric acid; voltammetry
Abstract:
... Resorcinol belongs to class of phenolic compounds with high medicinal importance due to antiseptic and disinfectant properties. In this research, cadmium–glutathione (Cd–GSH) complex has been synthesised by single sept strategy and used for electrochemical sensing of resorcinol. Synthesised complex is characterised by UV/Visible spectrophotometer, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, sc ...
DOI:
10.1080/03067319.2020.1711895

99. Supramolecular self-associating amphiphiles (SSAs) as enhancers of antimicrobial agents towards Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Author:
Jessica E. Boles; Rebecca J. Ellaby; Helena J. Shepherd; Jennifer R. Hiscock
Source:
RSC advances 2021 v.11 no.16 pp. 9550-9556
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
DNA; Escherichia coli; ampicillin; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; cisplatin; surfactants; therapeutics
Abstract:
... Supramolecular self-associating amphiphiles (SSAs) are a class of amphiphilic salt which have demonstrated antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Herein, we show that SSAs are also able to increase the efficacy of a range of currently used antimicrobial/therapeutic agents with a range of different chemical structures and modes of antimicrobial action against ...
DOI:
10.1039/d1ra00998b

100. Synthesis of novel 2-methyl-3-furyl sulfide flavor derivatives as efficient preservatives

Author:
Jinxin Xie; Benjian Liao; Hui Zhu; Yongfei Yu; Ri-Yuan Tang
Source:
RSC advances 2021 v.11 no.41 pp. 25639-25645
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
Aspergillus niger; Bacillus subtilis; Escherichia coli; Listeria monocytogenes; Mucor racemosus; Penicillium italicum; Rhizopus oryzae; Salmonella; Staphylococcus aureus; Vibrio parahaemolyticus; amphotericin B; antimicrobial properties; antiseptics; disulfides; epoxides; flavor; food production; food security; fungi; odors; penicillins; thiram
Abstract:
... Foodborne microbial infestation seriously threatens food security, and the development of low-risk food preservatives is highly needed in food production. For discovering novel flavor molecules with antiseptic function, novel 2-methyl-3-furyl sulfide flavor derivatives were synthesized and evaluated. A wide range of 2-methyl-3-furyl sulfide derivatives were synthesized by reactions of 2-methyl-3-f ...
DOI:
10.1039/d1ra04207f