In vitro antibacterial activity of some plant essential oils

Prabuseenivasan, Seenivasan; Jayakumar, M.; Ignacimuthu, Savarimuthu

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“…In contrast, linalool and terpin-4-ol were more effective against Gram-negative bacteria than Gram-positive strains. There are many reports describing the antimicrobial activities of essential oils [26][27][28][29][30].…”

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Antibacterial and antifungal activities of isoprenoids

Nagaki

Narita

Ichikawa

et al. 2011

Trans. Mat. Res. Soc. Japan

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We assayed biologically significant isoprenoids for antibacterial and antifungal activities. Isoprenoids varied widely with respect to their growth inhibitory activities towards Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungal species. Of particular interest was the finding that geraniol acted as a broad spectrum of antibiotic, and significantly inhibited the growth of Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus 209P and methicillin resistant S. aureus 834, Gram-negative Escherichia coli IFO-3806, and Shigella sonnei, as well as the fungus Trichopyton sp. Farnesol inhibited S. aureus strains 209P and 834 to a greater extent than did geraniol, but did not detectably inhibit Gram-negative bacteria.

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Section: Discussion When We Compared the Isoprenoids' Effects Againstmentioning

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Antibacterial and antifungal activities of isoprenoids

Nagaki

Narita

Ichikawa

et al. 2011

Trans. Mat. Res. Soc. Japan

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“…For instance, eugenol (2-methoxy-4-2-propenyl phenol), the phenolic component of clove is known to possess antibacterial activity (Burt 2004) and clove is reported to posses highest total phenolic constituents (141 mg/g) compared to other spices like cumin and black mustard. In vitro antimicrobial activity of some plant essential oils on several Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria is reported (Sreenivasan et al 2006). Inhibitory effect of clove on several spoilage and toxigenic molds is well established (Rajkumar and Berwal 2003).…”

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Effect of ethanolic extract of clove on the keeping quality of fresh mutton during storage at ambient temperature (25 ± 2 °C)

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Antimicrobial potential of ethanolic extract of clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) on fresh mutton during storage at 25±2°C was evaluated. The extract inhibited spoilage and pathogenic microflora of mutton previously treated with acidulants to reduce surface microbial load and the surface pH, up to 4 days without any deleterious change in sensory and physical qualities. Biomarker cadaverine, an indicator of spoiling/spoiled mutton, was present in 1 day stored control samples and absent up to 4 days in treated mutton. The levels of other biomarkers like biogenic amine index (0.31 mg/100 g) and free fatty acids (1.52%) were lower in 4 days stored treated samples than 1 day stored control samples (3.6 mg/100 g and 2.4%, respectively). Thus, ethanolic extract of clove can be effectively used to improve the keeping quality of fresh mutton up to 4 days at 25±2°C.

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“…Terpenoids also play key roles in the clinical industry (Singh and Sharma 2015). Prabuseenivasan et al (2006) proved that cinnamon oil showed a broad range of activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Moreover, the terpene composition can vary markedly among different species.…”

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Volatile terpenoids: multiple functions, biosynthesis, modulation and manipulation by genetic engineering

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also significant because of their enormous applications in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics industries. Due to their broad distribution and functional versatility, efforts are being made to decode the biosynthetic pathways and comprehend the regulatory mechanisms of terpenoids. This review summarizes the recent advances in biosynthetic pathways, including the spatiotemporal, transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms. Moreover, we discuss the multiple functions of the terpene synthase genes (TPS), their interaction with the surrounding environment and the use of genetic engineering for terpenoid production in model plants. Here, we also provide an overview of the significance of terpenoid metabolic engineering in crop protection, plant reproduction and plant metabolic engineering approaches for pharmaceutical terpenoids production and future scenarios in agriculture, which call for sustainable production platforms by improving different plant traits.

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In vitro antibacterial activity of some plant essential oils

Abstract: Background: To evaluate the antibacterial activity of 21 plant essential oils against six bacterial species.

Cited by 731 publications

References 33 publications

Antibacterial and antifungal activities of isoprenoids

Antibacterial and antifungal activities of isoprenoids

Effect of ethanolic extract of clove on the keeping quality of fresh mutton during storage at ambient temperature (25 ± 2 °C)

Volatile terpenoids: multiple functions, biosynthesis, modulation and manipulation by genetic engineering

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