Screening of quinolone antibiotic residues in chicken meat and beef sold in the markets of Ankara, Turkey.

This study aimed to find the effects of quinolone antibiotics in chicken and beef used in Ankara, Turkey. Total number of 127 chicken and 104 beef meat samples were collected randomly from local markets for analysis. Extraction and determination of quinolones were made by ELISA procedure.

Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa adhesion on soft contact lenses.

Background: In this study it was aimed to determine the adherence of Pseudomonas and Candida to contact lens surfaces, and to determine the difference in adherence between five contact lens types. Biofilm-negative control strains were also used to emphasize the difference between biofilm-positive and biofilm-negative strains in adherence.

Methods: Five different soft contact lenses were used to investigate the adherence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans strains.

[Comparison of two different methods for the investigation of in vitro susceptibilities of planktonic and biofilm forming Candida species to antifungal agents].

Microdilution method that determines the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of antifungal agents against Candida spp. is still the only method used in laboratories for both biofilm and planktonic forms. However, it was determined in several studies that there were susceptibility differences between the biofilm and planktonic forms of the same microorganism.

Synthesis, antimicrobial activity and QSAR studies of 2,5-disubstituted benzoxazoles.

In this study, a new series of 2,5-disubstituted benzoxazoles was synthesized and their structures were elucidated by elemental analysis, MASS, (1)H-NMR, (13)C-NMR and IR spectral data. Newly and previously synthesized 2,5-disubstituted benzoxazole derivatives were evaluated for antibacterial and antifungal activity against standard strains and their drug-resistant isolates. Microbiological results showed that the compounds presented a large spectrum of activity having MIC values of 250-7.

Fluconazole release from hydrogels including acrylamide-acrylic acid-itaconic acid, and their microbiological interactions.

Polyacrylamide (PAAm), polyacrylic acid (PAA), poly(acrylamide-co-itaconic acid) (PAAmIA) and poly(acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) (PAAIA) hydrogels were prepared via free-radical polymerization using ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as cross-linker. The variations of swelling percentages with time and pH were determined for these hydrogels at 37 degrees C. PAAmIA was found as the most swollen hydrogel at pH 4.

Synthesis and biological evaluation of new N-(2-hydroxy-4(or 5)-nitro/aminophenyl)benzamides and phenylacetamides as antimicrobial agents.

A new series of N-(2-hydroxy-4(or 5)-nitro/aminophenyl)benzamide and phenylacetamide derivatives (1a-1n, 2a-2n) were synthesized and evaluated for antibacterial and antifungal activities against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, and their drug-resistant isolate. Microbiological results indicated that the compounds possessed a broad spectrum of activity against the tested microorganisms at MIC values between 500 and 1.95 microg/ml.

Flavonoids with anti-Helicobacter pylori activity from Cistus laurifolius leaves.

Cistus laurifolius flower buds are used traditionally in folk medicine against gastric ailments. In a prior study we showed that the chloroform extract of Cistus laurifolius had a potent anti-ulcer activity. It has been known that there is a causal relationship between peptic ulcer and Helicobacter pylori infection.

Slime production and proteinase activity of Candida species isolated from blood samples and the comparison of these activities with minimum inhibitory concentration values of antifungal agents.

Slime and proteinase activity of 54 strains consisting of 19 Candida parapsilosis and 35 C. albicans strains isolated from blood samples were investigated in this study. Ketoconazole, amphothericin B, and fluconazole susceptibility of Candida species were compared with slime production and proteinase activity of these species.

Caco-2 cell culture as a model for famotidine absorption.

The aim of the study was to determine penetration properties of Famotidine fro the formulations through colon adenocarcinoma (Caco)-2 cell monolayers and to compare in vitro with in vivo test results. It also aimed to determine the effect of particle size on the penetration properties of Famotidine when microsphere formulations were used. Famotidine was chosen as a model drug and Caco-2 cell culture model was used.

In vitro susceptibility of Candida species isolated from blood culture to some antifungal agents.

Fungal infections are among the major causes of morbidity in cancer patients. In order to optimize the treatment of such patients, it is critical to determine the type of fungus causing infection as well as its susceptibility to antifungals. This study was undertaken to the study resistance of Candida spp.

The effect of various liposome formulations on insulin penetration across Caco-2 cell monolayer.

The aim of the study was to determine the penetration properties of various insulin containing liposome formulations through Caco-2 cell monolayer and to compare the in vitro test results with in vivo tests. The effect of sodium taurocholate as a penetration enhancer when it was added to the liposome formulation was also investigated. In vitro permeation experiments were performed in diffusion cells with the Caco-2 cell monolayer used as the membrane.

In vitro susceptibility of Candida species isolated from cancer patients to some antifungal agents.

This study was undertaken to study the resistance of Candida species isolated from oropharyngeal swabs of cancer patients to ketoconazole (KET), fluconazole (FLU), amphotericin B (AmpB), and flucytosine (FCU). The most common species identified was C. albicans, followed by C.

Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of 1,4-diaryl-2-azetidinones.

Cycloaddition of substituted 4,4-benzylidene-anilines to in situ prepared dichloroketenes in the presence of dichloroacetyl chloride and triethylamine affords a variety of 2-azetidinones. All the compounds were characterized by IR and 1H NMR. Their antimicrobial activity, against Gram(+) and Gram(-) bacteria and fungi, was tested.

Synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazole-5(6)-carboxamides and evaluation of their antimicrobial activity.

A series of 14, N'-(N,N-dialkylaminoethyl)-benzimidazole-5(6) or 5-carboxyamides (1-14), having several substituents on the azole and benzene nuclei, were prepared and evaluated in vitro for antimicrobial activity. The precursor benzimidazolecarboxylic acids (15-27) were prepared via oxidative condensation of diaminobenzoic acids and several aldehydes with cupric ion. Compounds 11-14 were prepared by selective regioisomer synthesis.

Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some 2-(2-oxobenzothiazole-3-yl)-1-arylethanone derivatives.

The synthesis of new 2-(2-oxobenzothiazole-3-yl)-1-arylethanone derivatives is reported. The structure of these products is supported by their UV, IR and 1H-NMR spectra, as well as by elemental analysis. The new compounds were tested for antimicrobial activity.

Synthesis of 1,2,5(6)-trisubstituted benzimidazoles and evaluation of their antimicrobial activities.

A series of 22 benzimidazoles, having several substituents on the azole and benzene nuclei, were prepared and evaluated in vitro for antimicrobial activity. At first 2-chloro or 2-chloromethyl-5(6)-substituted-1H-benzimidazoles were synthesized, which were then substituted at C-2 with several piperazine or piperidine derivatives. The antibacterial activity of these compounds against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the antifungal activity against Candida albicans, Candida stellatoidea, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida pseudotropicalis were determined as the MIC values.

Water and antimicrobial agent permation of PU and PHEMA membranes in relation to their surface and bulk properties.

Four types of polyurethane (PU) and two types of 2-polyhydroxyethylmethacrylate (PHEMA) membranes were prepared by convenient methods. Surface properties, water and antibacterial agent permeabilities of PU membranes were investigated. Water permeability values were determined in the region of 2000 g/m2.

Sydnone derivatives: synthesis and antimicrobial activity.

Amongst a number of mesoionic compounds studied so far, sydnones have attained importance due not only to their structural features and chemical properties, but also to their biological properties. Sydnone derivatives have been extensively studied for their biological activities, the antimicrobial activity of substituted aryl sydnones has been reported. Aryl sydnones are less toxic and more active than alkyl sydnones.

Effects of various antiseptics on bacteremia following tooth extraction.

The effect of local irrigation of the gingival sulcus, which is considered an important source of bacteremia following dental procedures, with three different antiseptic solutions including hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine and povidone iodine, on the frequency of bacteremia after tooth extraction was determined, and the efficacies of the three antiseptics were compared. Although all the antiseptic solutions reduced the frequency of bacteremia to various degrees, povidone iodine was the most effective, and seemed to be the best choice since the decrease was statistically significant. Local administration of antiseptic solutions is therefore recommended as an adjuvant to systemic antibiotic prophylaxis.

Antimicrobial activity of some isoquinoline alkaloids.

The isoquinoline alkaloids are of great importance to humanity because of their medicinal value and different structure. During the last ten years, many isoquinoline alkaloids were isolated from Fumaria and Corydalis species growing in Turkey. There have been many researches on the antimicrobial activity of extracts of higher plants, but relatively few pure compounds have been investigated.