Enhancement of antibiotic activity by Cordia verbenacea DC

Escherichia coli is known to produce enterotoxins whose properties and its role in diarrheal disease has been extensively investigated. Some species of Staphylococcus are often recognized as etiological agents of many animal and human opportunistic infections. This study is the first test of change in resistance of antibiotic activity by Cordia verbenacea DC. against multiresistant strains of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. In this study, the hexane and methanol extract of Cordia verbenacea DC. were tested for antibacterial activity alone and in combination with aminoglycosides against bacterial strains. The synergy of the methanolic and hexane were verified by microdilution method. A synergistic effect of both extracts combined with the aminoglycosides was demonstrated. It is therefore suggested that the extracts from Cordia verbenacea DC. could be used as a source of natural products derived from this plant with resistance-modifying antibacterial activity, providing a new weapon against the problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics.Colegio de Farmacéuticos de la Provincia de Buenos Aire

Enhancement of antibiotic activity by Cordia verbenacea DC

Escherichia coli is known to produce enterotoxins whose properties and its role in diarrheal disease has been extensively investigated. Some species of Staphylococcus are often recognized as etiological agents of many animal and human opportunistic infections. This study is the first test of change in resistance of antibiotic activity by Cordia verbenacea DC. against multiresistant strains of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. In this study, the hexane and methanol extract of Cordia verbenacea DC. were tested for antibacterial activity alone and in combination with aminoglycosides against bacterial strains. The synergy of the methanolic and hexane were verified by microdilution method. A synergistic effect of both extracts combined with the aminoglycosides was demonstrated. It is therefore suggested that the extracts from Cordia verbenacea DC. could be used as a source of natural products derived from this plant with resistance-modifying antibacterial activity, providing a new weapon against the problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics.Colegio de Farmacéuticos de la Provincia de Buenos Aire

Enhancement of antibiotic activity by Cordia verbenacea DC

Escherichia coli is known to produce enterotoxins whose properties and its role in diarrheal disease has been extensively investigated. Some species of Staphylococcus are often recognized as etiological agents of many animal and human opportunistic infections. This study is the first test of change in resistance of antibiotic activity by Cordia verbenacea DC. against multiresistant strains of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. In this study, the hexane and methanol extract of Cordia verbenacea DC. were tested for antibacterial activity alone and in combination with aminoglycosides against bacterial strains. The synergy of the methanolic and hexane were verified by microdilution method. A synergistic effect of both extracts combined with the aminoglycosides was demonstrated. It is therefore suggested that the extracts from Cordia verbenacea DC. could be used as a source of natural products derived from this plant with resistance-modifying antibacterial activity, providing a new weapon against the problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics.Colegio de Farmacéuticos de la Provincia de Buenos Aire

ATIVIDADE ANTIFÚNGICA DE EXTRATOS VEGETAIS E ANIMAIS DA REGIÃO DO CARIRI

Fungos dermatofíticos são patógenos oportunistas, cujos agentes etiológicos pertencem aos gêneros Trichophyton, Microsporum e Epidermophyton. O gênero Trichophyton é composto por diversas espécies, dentre as quais Trichophyton rubrum se destaca pela frequência com que é isolado, podendo produzir praticamente todos os quadros clínicos de dermatofitose. Suas características principais são a tendência à cronicidade e a resistência aos tratamentos convencionais. Este estudo foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito antifúngico através da técnica de diluição em HIA de extratos de Croton campestris A., Ocimum gratissimum L. e produtos naturais de Rhinella jimi. Os extratos de C. campestris e O. gratissimum demonstraram atividade antifúngica, assim como os extratos, frações e solução de R. jimi, com exceção da fração hexânica do extrato metanólico. Estes resultados indicam que os organismos testados devem ser estudados como uma possível fonte de produtos naturais com atividade antifúngica, principalmente contra dermatófitos

Modulation of the norfloxacin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus by Cordia verbenaceae DC

Background & objectives: Several chemical compounds isolated from natural sources have antibacterial activity and some enhance the antibacterial activity of antibiotics reversing the natural resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics. In this study, the hexane and methanol extract of Cordia verbenaceae were assessed for antibacterial activity alone and combinated with norfloxacin against the Staphylococcus aureus strain SA1199B. Methods: The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of extracts was assayed using microdilution assay and the modulatory activity was evaluated using plate diffusion assay. Results: The MIC observed varied between 256 to >1024 μg/ml. However, the antibiotic activity of norfloxacin was enhanced in the presence of subinhibitory concentrations of hexane extract of C. verbenaceae (HECV). Interpretations & conclusions: Our results indicate that Cordia verbenaceae DC. can be a source of plant derived products with antibiotic modifying activity

Efeito da utilização de Butil-Hidroxianizol como agente antioxidante em biodiesel de óleos residuais

Um dos desafios a serem superados nos próximos anos, buscando ampliar a utilização de biodiesel no mercado brasileiro, trata da sua estabilidade à oxidação. Pela sua composição química, o biodiesel oxida-se quando em contato com o ar ou submetido à ação do calor, provocando variação de parâmetros como viscosidade cinemática, índice de acidez e índice de peróxidos. Desta forma, o presente trabalhou buscou atender à esta demanda a partir da aplicação de butil-hidroxianizol como agente antioxidante em biodiesel produzido a partir de óleos e gorduras residuais. Durante quatro semanas, foram avaliadas quatro concentrações deste antioxidante no biodiesel: 250, 500, 750 e 1000 ppm. Para acompanhar a evolução da oxidação do combustível, foi monitorado o seu índice de peróxido. Os resultados mostraram que a concentração de 1000 ppm se mostrou mais eficaz que as demais no controle da formação de peróxidos durante os ensaios, indicando maior capacidade de controlar a oxidação do combustível. Por fim, foi determinada a estabilidade à oxidação do biodiesel sem adição de butil-hidroxianizol e com a adição deste produto na concentração de 1000 ppm. Os resultados mostraram um aumento superior à 700 % na estabilidade à oxidação do biodiesel pelo uso deste antioxidante nesta concentração, corroborando os resultados obtidos a partir do monitoramento do índice de peróxido