M4CK Produces a Bioemulsifier That Acts on Melaleuca Essential Oil and Aids in Its Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity.

Surface-active compounds (SACs) of microbial origin are an active group of biomolecules with potential use in the formulation of emulsions. In this sense, the present study aimed to isolate and select yeasts from fruits that could produce SACs for essential oil emulsions. The M4CK was isolated from the fruit to make SACs.

The Potential of ATCC 14917 in the Development of Alginate-Based Gel Formulations with Anti- Properties.

This study aimed to evaluate the potential of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in developing alginate-based gel formulations to inhibit . Initially, the antagonistic actions of three lactic acid bacteria (LAB) ( ATCC 10863, ATCC 14917, ATCC 23271) were evaluated against ATCC 25923. All tested LAB inhibited , but the highest activity was observed for ATCC 14917 ( < 0.

Interplay between ESKAPE Pathogens and Immunity in Skin Infections: An Overview of the Major Determinants of Virulence and Antibiotic Resistance.

The skin is the largest organ in the human body, acting as a physical and immunological barrier against pathogenic microorganisms. The cutaneous lesions constitute a gateway for microbial contamination that can lead to chronic wounds and other invasive infections. Chronic wounds are considered as serious public health problems due the related social, psychological and economic consequences.

Phylogenetic and Molecular Profile of Isolated from Bloodstream Infections in Northeast Brazil.

is a notorious human pathogen associated with serious nosocomial and community-acquired infections, such as pneumonia, meningitis, endocarditis, toxic shock syndrome, and sepsis, among others. The objective of this study was to investigate the molecular profile, antimicrobial resistance, and clonal diversity of isolated from the bloodstream. The determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the antimicrobial was performed by an automated method.

Prediction, Antibacterial Spectrum, and Physicochemical Properties of a Putative Bacteriocin Produced by Strain L156.4.

A bacteriocinogenic L156.4 strain isolated from the feces of NIH mice was identified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. The entire genome was sequenced using Illumina, annotated in the PGAAP, and RAST servers, and deposited.

Himatanthus drasticus Leaves: Chemical Characterization and Evaluation of Their Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm, Antiproliferative Activities.

Plant-derived products have played a fundamental role in the development of new therapeutic agents. This study aimed to analyze antimicrobial, antibiofilm, cytotoxicity and antiproliferative potentials of the extract and fractions from leaves of , a plant from the Apocynaceae family. After harvesting, leaves were macerated and a hydroalcoholic extract (HDHE) and fractions were prepared.

Phytochemical Characterization of Linn. Extracts and Their antifungal Activities against spp.

Linn bark is used to treat dysentery by various populations in Southeast Asian countries, and its leaves have also been used in traditional medicine to treat hepatitis in India and the Philippines. Here, the antifungal actions of crude hydro-alcoholic extract (TcHE) and fractions from leaves were assessed via the agar diffusion and microdilution tests on reference strains and clinical isolates from patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Additionally, the potential cytotoxic effects of TcHE were assessed on cultured human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).

Flavonoids Act As Antimicrobials by Binding to Cell Walls.

is an important pathogen in opportunistic infections in humans. The increased incidence of antimicrobial-resistant isolates has highlighted the need for novel and more potent therapies against this microorganism. is known for presenting different compounds with diverse biological activities, such as anti-tumor and immunomodulatory activities.

Phenol degradation by Aureobasidium pullulans FE13 isolated from industrial effluents.

The degradation of phenol (2-30 mM) by free cells and by alginate-immobilized cells of Aureobasidium pullulans FE13 isolated from stainless steel effluents was studied in batch cultures with saline solution not supplemented with nutrients or yeast extract. The rate at which the immobilized cells degrade phenol was similar to the rate at which the suspended cells could degrade phenol, for a concentration of up to 16 mM of phenol. The maximum phenol volumetric degradation rate for 16 mM phenol was found to be 18.