Publications by authors named "Beulah K"
To explore the mechanistic underpinnings of caffeine as a potent antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 via in vitro functional assays, whole-genome sequencing, and in silico docking studies. In vitro studies established that caffeine's minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against S. aureus ATCC 25923 is 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)-based nanoemulsions for quick dissolving orodispersible (OD) films were prepared to encapsulate clove oil (CO) to harness its anti-bacterial properties. The influence of additives maltodextrin, pectin, and glycerol on the OD films was studied. The nanoemulsion particle size varied from 135 nm to 195 nm.
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- Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a biodegradable biopolymer produced under nitrogen-limiting conditions by bacteria, particularly from the halophile Brachybacterium paraconglomeratum, which is being studied for its potential in healthcare applications.
- The study marked the first characterization of PHB from this specific bacterial strain, revealing it produced 2.72 g/l of PHB per 5.1 g/l of biomass, with various analytical methods confirming its chemical structure and functional groups.
- Results indicate that B. paraconglomeratum PHB displayed consistent quality and properties, highlighting its potential as a viable source for industrial production of bioplastics.