Antimicrobial activity and pollen composition of honey samples collected from different provinces in Turkey

The antibacterial activity of honey samples from different sources were collected and investigated against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 27736, Morganella morganii, Micrococcus luteus NRRL B-4375, Escherichia coli ATCC 35218, and Candida albicans. Pathogens exhibited different sensitivities towards the honey samples. The results showed that majority of the honey samples (75%) generally inhibitied the bacteria tested. The honey samples which were obtained from Izmir (samples 1 and 2) proved more effective as inhibitors against P. aeruginosa, E. coli, and S. aureus. The honey which was obtained from Mu?la (sample 5) exhibited high anticandidal activity on C. albicans. A comparison of the honey samples on the basis of pollen content revealed that they were heterofloral, and samples which had highest antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa, E. coli, and S. aureus were dominated by pollen from Chenopodiaceae/Amaranthaceae (sample 1), and Trifolium, Trigonella, Cyperaceae, Zea mays and Anthemis taxa (sample 2). The honey proved more effective on bacteria than antibiotics.     

Antimicrobial activities of indole alkaloids from Tabernaemontana catharinensis

Tabernaemontana catharinensis root bark ethanol extract, EB2 fraction and the MMV alkaloid (12-methoxy-4-methylvoachalotine) were evaluated for their antimicrobial activities. T. catharinensis ethanol extract was effective against both strains of the dermatophyte Trichophyton rubrum at concentrations of 2.5 mg/mL (wild strain) and 1.25 mg/mL (mutant strain), while the EB2 fraction and MMV alkaloid showed a strong antifungal activity against wild and mutant strains with MIC values of <0.02 and 0.16 mg/mL, respectively. The EB2 fraction showed a strong antibacterial activity against ATCC strains of S. aureus, S. epidermidis, E. coli and P. aeruginosa with MICs from <0.02 to 0.04 mg/mL, as well as against resistant clinical isolates species of Enterococcus sp, Klebsiella oxytoca, Citrobacter, K. pneumoniae, P. mirabilis, S. aureus, S. epidermidis, E. coli and P. aeruginosa with MIC values ranging from 0.04 to 0.08 mg/mL. The MMV alkaloid presented a MIC of 0.16 mg/mL against the strains of S. aureus and E. coli ATCC. For the resistant clinical isolates Enterococcus sp, Citrobacter, S. aureus, S. epidermidis, E. coli and P. aeruginosa the MIC of MMV ranged from 0.08 to 0.31 mg/mL. The chromatography analysis of the EB2 fraction revealed the presence of indole alkaloids, including MMV, possibly responsible for the observed antimicrobial activity.     

Application of the Barton photochemical reaction in the synthesis of 1-dethia-3-aza-1-carba-2-oxacephem: a novel agent against resistant pathogenic microorganisms

Racemic 7-(phenylacetamido)-1-dethia-3-aza-1-carba-2-oxacephem 3 was synthesized and found to possess antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus FDA 209P, Escherichia coli ATCC 39188, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 1101-75 and Klebsiella pneumoniae NCTC 418 as well as the beta-lactamase producing organisms E. coli A9675 and P. aeruginosa 18S-H and the methicillin-resistant organism S. aureus 95. Formation of the carbacephem 3 originated from the Barton photochemical reaction in the conversion of 8 to 10. Intramolecular cyclization of syn-oximino beta-lactam 10 afforded 7-azido-2-oxa-3-azacephem 11, which was reduced and acylated to 12. Enzymatic removal of the methyl group from 12 gave the target molecule 3.     

Study of zwitterionic sulfopropylbetaine containing reactive siloxanes for application in antibacterial materials

Antibacterial agents receive a great deal of attention around the world due to the interesting academic problems of how to combat bacteria and of the beneficial health, social and economic effects of successful agents. Scientists are actively developing new antibacterial agents for biomaterial applications. This paper reports the novel antibacterial agent siloxane sulfopropylbetaine (SSPB), which contains reactive alkoxysilane groups. The structure and properties of SSPB were systematically investigated, with the results showing that SSPB contains both quaternary ammonium compounds and reactive siloxane groups. SSPB has good antibacterial activity against both Escherichia coli (E. coli, 8099) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus, ATCC 6538). The minimal inhibition concentration is 70 μmol/ml SSPB against both E. coli and S. aureus. In addition, the SSPB antibacterial agent can be used in both weak acid and weak alkaline environments, functioning within the wide pH range of 4.0-9.0. The SSPB-modified glass surface killed 99.96% of both S. aureus and E. coli organisms within 24 h. No significant decrease was observed in this antibacterial activity after 20 washes. Moreover, SSPB does not induce a skin reaction and is nontoxic to animals. Thus, SSPB is an ideal candidate for future applications as a safe, environmentally friendly antibacterial agent.     

基于正电荷和光热协同效应的新型半导体聚合物纳米抗菌材料

由于抗生素的不当使用和细菌多药耐药的出现, 迫切需要开发新的抗菌剂. 本文制备了具有光热转换性能的正电荷半导体高分子材料及具有协同抗菌活性的半导体聚合物纳米粒子(SP-PPh₃ NPs). SP-PPh₃ NPs的光热转化效率为43.8%. 带正电荷的SP-PPh₃ NPs可以附着在细菌上, 有助于将热量有效传递给细菌. 在热和正电荷的协同作用下, SP-PPh₃ NPs对革兰氏阴性大肠杆菌(E. coli)和革兰氏阳性金黄色葡萄球菌(S. aureus)均具有抗菌活性, 其对二者的体外抑菌率分别为99.9%和98.6%. 此外, SP-PPh₃ NPs具有良好的生物相容性, 对小鼠的主要器官几乎无副作用. 对细菌感染的小鼠皮肤伤口用SP-PPh₃ NPs治疗12 d后, 伤口可以很好地愈合.     

Three antibacterial naphthoquinone analogues from cultured mycobiont of lichen Astrothelium sp.

<正>A new naphthoquinone compound named 7-hydroxyl-8-methoxyltrypethelone 3 together with two known compounds trypethelone 1 and trypethelone methyl ether 2 was isolated from cultured mycobiont of Astrothelium sp.The structures were elucidated by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic analysis as well as comparison with those reported in literatures.Compound 1 displayed significant antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis(ATCC 6633),and showed modest antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus col(MRSA)(CGMCC 1.2465),while compounds 2 and 3 showed modest antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis 850E(CGMCC 1.2135) and S.aureus col(MRSA)(CGMCC 1.2465).     

Immobilization of amphiphilic polycations by catechol functionality for antimicrobial coatings

A new strategy for preparing antimicrobial surfaces by a simple dip-coating procedure is reported. Amphiphilic polycations with different mole ratios of monomers containing dodecyl quaternary ammonium, methoxyethyl, and catechol groups were synthesized by free-radical polymerization. The polymer coatings were prepared by immersing glass slides into a polymer solution and subsequent drying and heating. The quaternary ammonium side chains endow the coatings with potent antibacterial activity, the methoxyethyl side chains enable tuning the hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance, and the catachol groups promote immobilization of the polymers into films. The polymer-coated surfaces displayed bactericidal activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in a dynamic contact assay and prevented the accumulation of viable E. coli, S. aureus, and Acinetobacter baumannii for up to 96 h. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) images of coating surfaces indicated that the surfaces exhibit virtually the same smoothness for all polymers except the most hydrophobic. The hydrophobic polymer without methoxyethyl side chains showed clear structuring into polymer domains, causing high surface roughness. Sum-frequency generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy characterization of the surface structures demonstrated that the dodecyl chains are predominantly localized at the surface-air interface of the coatings. SFG also showed that the phenyl groups of the catechols are oriented on the substrate surface. These results support our hypothesis that the adhesive or cross-linking functionality of catechol groups discourages polymer leaching, allowing the tuning of the amphiphilic balance by incorporating hydrophilic components into the polymer chains to gain potent biocidal activity.     

Synthesis and Antibacterial Activities of Pyran Annulated Heterocyclic Compounds

Two novel pyran annulated heterocyclic compounds(1 and 2) were synthesized and characterized via IR, 1H NMR and H RMS. The structure of compound 1 was verified by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The in vitro antibacterial activities of the two compounds against Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus ATCC 29213), methicillin-resistant S. aureus(MRSA XJ 75302), vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus(Mu50 ATCC 700699), and USA 300(Los Angeles County clone, LAC) were evaluated by observing the minimum inhibitory concentration.     

Silver Chloride Loaded Mesoporous Silica Particles and Their Application in the Antibacterial Coatings on Denture Base

Thiol-functionalized MCM-41 type mesoporous silica particles（MSPs） were prepared and loaded with silver chloride to act as antibacterial agents. The antibacterial activity of the silver chloride loaded MSPs（AgCI-MSPs） was evaluated by the minimum bactericidal concentration（MBC） against Candida albieans（ATCC 10231）. The AgC1-MSPs with the highest antibacterial activity were then dispersed in hybrid coatings with different mass ratios to fabricate antibacterial coatings. The antibacterial activity of the coatings was tested against Candida albicans{ATCC 10231） and Streptococcus mutans（ATCC 25175）. The resulting antibacterial coatings exhibited high antibacterial activity, good adhesion to the substrate and high hardness.     

Synthesis of some new 3-[5-(2-oxo-2H-3-chromenyl)-1,3-oxazol-2-yl]-1,3-thiazolan-4-ones as antimicrobials

<正>A series of some new 2-imino-5-[(Z)-1-(4-methylphenyl)methylidene]-3-[5-(2-oxo-2H-3-chromenyl)-1,3-oxazol-2-yl]-1,3- thiazolan-4-ones 5a-j has been synthesized and assayed for their antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria viz.Bacillus subtilis(ATCC 6633),Staphylococcus aureus(ATCC 6538p) and Micrococcus luteus(IFC 12708),and Gram-negative bacteria viz. Proteus vulgaris(ATCC 3851).Salmonella typhimurium(ATCC 14028) and Escherichia coli(ATCC 25922).Among the screened compounds,5d,5e,5f,5g,and 5j exhibited potent inhibitory activity compared to standard drug,and emerged as potential molecules for further development.     

A new dihydrobenzofuran derivative from the endophytic fungus Botryosphaeria mamane PSU-M76

One new dihydrobenzofuran derivative, botryomaman (1), was isolated from the broth extract of the endophytic fungus Botryosphaeria mamane PSU-M76 along with six known compounds, 2,4-dimethoxy-6-pentylphenol, (R)-(-)-mellein, primin, cis-4-hydroxymellein, trans-4-hydroxymellein and 4,5-dihydroxy-2-hexenoic acid. The structures were assigned by spectroscopic methods. All compounds were tested for antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and methicillin-resistant S. aureus SK1. Primin showed the best activity against both strains with equal MIC values of 8 microg/ml.     

通过氧化改性提高载银活性炭的抗菌性能

使用浓HNO3和浓H2O2对活性炭进行常温氧化改性,用FTIR和N2吸附法对活性炭进行表面分析,用AAS、SEM、XRD研究银在活性炭表面的吸附和分布特征,并研究了载银活性炭的抗茵性能.结果表明,活性炭经浓HNO3常温改性后,比表面积提高,而经浓H2O2常温改性后,比表面积略有下降,但都使活性炭表面含氧基团增加.改性后,活性炭表面增加的含氧基团为[Ag(NH3)2] 的还原吸附提供更多的活性点,使银的吸附量增大5倍多,银颗粒更加密集,大小更加均一.研究表明,载银活性炭具有明显的抗茵作用,其中对金黄色葡萄球菌的杀灭效果优于对大肠杆菌的杀灭效果,氧化改性使载银活性炭抗茵作用显著增强,其中硝酸改性现象更加明显.     

苯并异噻唑啉酮类化合物的合成与活性研究

通过烷基醇与固体三光气(BTC)反应后加入1,2-苯并异噻唑啉-2(3H)-酮(BIT)继续反应的“一锅法”制备了8种未见文献报道的2-(苯并异噻唑啉-3-酮-2-基)甲酸酯类化合物.化合物结构经IR、1HNMR和元素分析确认,并且对枯草芽孢杆菌、金黄色葡萄球菌、嗜水单细胞菌和大肠杆菌进行了初步抑菌活性实验,实验结果表...     

Synthesis, biological and computational study of new Schiff base hydrazones bearing 3-(4-pyridine)-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole moiety

A series of new Schiff base hydrazones (compounds 1-16) were synthesized by condensation reaction of 4-amino-3-(4-pyridine)-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole with various aldehydes and/or dialdehydes. The structure of the prepared compounds was confirmed by means of 1H NMR, 13C NMR, UV-vis, IR and elemental analyses. The all prepared compounds were assayed for antibacterial (Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus) and antifungal (Candida albicans) activities by disc diffusion method. The results indicate that all tested compounds did not show any antibacterial activity against E. coli, as gram negative bacteria, and antifungal activity against C. albicans. But the compounds 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 containing 4-Cl, 4-Me, 4-MeO, 2,4-di-Cl and 2-OH substituted phenyl moiety, respectively, showed good inhibition against S. aureus as compare to standard drugs. The structure of all biologically active compounds has also been theoretically studied by ab initio Hartree-Fock (HF) methods.     

3-(2-羟基-4,6-二甲氧基苯基)-5-芳基异噁唑啉的合成及抑菌活性

以查尔酮衍生物为前体, 与盐酸羟胺在碱性条件下反应制得7个3-(2-羟基-4,6-二甲氧基苯基)-5-芳基异噁唑啉化合物(2a~2g), 产物经红外光谱、核磁共振谱、质谱和元素分析表征. 抑菌活性研究结果表明, 化合物2d和2e对大肠杆菌、金黄色葡萄球菌、枯草杆菌和绿脓杆菌均有一定抑制作用, 其中化合物2e对大肠杆菌、金黄色葡萄球菌表现出极好的抑菌活性.     

Synthesis and potent antimicrobial activity of some novel N-(alkyl)-2-phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxamidines

A series of 22 novel 1,2-disubstituted-1H-benzimidazole-N-alkylated-5- carboxamidine derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for in vitro antibacterial activity against S. aureus and methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA), E. coli, E. faecalis and for antifungal activity against C. albicans. Compound 59 [1-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-N- (2-diethylaminoethyl)-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxamidine], with a 3,4-dichlorophenyl group at the C-2 position, displayed the greatest activity (MIC = 3.12 microg/mL against both some bacteria and the fungus C. albicans).     

In situ photoexcitation of silver-doped titania nanopowders for activity against bacteria and yeasts

Photocatalytic and in situ microbial activity of the amorphous and annealed states of Ag-doped and un-doped titania were examined. Studies on their structure, morphology, composition, and the photo-absorption characteristics of these materials were performed. These results were correlated with the photocatalytic and microbial activity against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus K324 (MRSA), methicillin susceptible S. aureus ATCC 25923 (MSSA), Escherichia coli PA 170, and yeasts Candida albicans ATCC 90028. The annealed powders containing anatase form of titania exhibited relatively higher photocatalytic activity,corresponding to activity against MRSA,when exposed to UV-A radiation. In comparison, amorphous powders exhibited low photoactivity and showed poor antibacterial performance against MRSA under UV-A exposure. Doping of amorphous titania with Ag resulted in an anti-MRSA effect without exposure to UV radiation. In the Ag-doped crystalline anatase samples, the size of Ag primary nanocrystallites increased, which led to the decrease in the surface concentration of Ag and detriment anti-MRSA activity.     

茶皂素―金属复合抗菌剂的制备及抗菌性能研究

通过抑菌环法探讨了茶皂素、金属离子、茶皂素―金属复合抗菌剂对大肠杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌的抗菌活性,考察了茶皂素纯度、浓度、金属离子种类等因素对抗菌剂抗菌活性的影响。结果表明,茶皂素的抗菌活性与单一的金属离子的抗菌活性相当,茶皂素对大肠杆菌的最低抑制浓度为5 mg/mL,对金黄色葡萄球菌的最低抑制浓度是10 mg/mL;茶皂素与金属离子复配抗菌活性具有协同效应,尤其茶皂素―锌复合抗菌剂对大肠杆菌的抑制效果大大加强。     

Preparation and antibacterial activity of hybrid materials containing quaternary ammonium salts via sol-gel process

Organic-inorganic hybrid coatings containing quaternary ammonium salts (QAS) bonded to the organic-inorganic network were prepared from tetraethoxysilane and triethoxysilane terminated poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(ethylene) using a sol-gel process. They were applied as a thin layer (0.6-1 μm) to PE films and the antibacterial activity of the coated films was tested against both Gram-negative (Escherichia coli ATCC 25922) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538) bacteria. Measurements at different contact times showed a rapid decrease of the viable count for both the tested strains. In particular, after 48 h of contact, a decrease of 96.4% and 99.1% of E. coli and S. aureus, respectively, was observed. The permanence of the antibacterial activity of the coated films was demonstrated through repeated washings and prolonged immersion in physiological saline solutions at 37 °C. Indeed, due to the removal of QAS moieties by the nucleophilic attack of water, the antibacterial activity after 24 h was strongly reduced when measured on samples submitted to several washings. However, a quite good antibacterial activity was observed even on the same samples after 96 h, probably due to a spontaneous partial restoring of the QAS on the surface. Very good transparency, quite good adhesion and high wettability are further features of these hybrid coatings.     

C12A7-O-纳米材料的制备及抗菌活性

利用溶胶-凝胶法制备了C12A7-O-{[Ca24Al28O64]4+·4(O-)}纳米材料. 采用X射线衍射、电子顺磁共振及透射电子显微镜等手段对制备的材料进行了表征. 结果表明, 在最佳焙烧条件(1150 ℃, 6 h)下制备的材料平均粒径为74 nm, 并具有晶胞参数为(1.199±0.004) nm的C12A7(Ca12Al14O33)笼状结构, 材料内包含浓度高达1.2×1020 cm-3的氧负离子(O-). 初步研究结果表明, 合成的C12A7-O-纳米材料具有良好的广谱抗菌作用.