In this paper, copolymers composed of antibacterial monomer containing ciprofloxacin, methyl methacrylate (MMA), and 2-perfluorooctylethyl methacrylate (FMA) were prepared, and the surface properties and antibacterial performance of the copolymers and blends-mixed PMMA were investigated. Surface characterization using dynamic contact angle measurement and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy showed...

This review presents the biological activity-antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic, antiviral, antitumor, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, and enzymatic activity-of halogenated marine natural products discovered in the past five years. Newly discovered examples that do not report biological activity are not included.

BACKGROUND Records have shown that Combretum adenogonium Steud. Ex A. Rich (Combretaceae) is used in traditional medicine systems of several tribes in Tanzania. This study focused on the investigation of antibacterial activity, anti-HIV-1 protease activity, toxicity properties and classes of phytochemicals in extracts from C. adenogonium Steud. Ex A. Rich (Combretaceae) to evaluate potential of...

Quorum Sensing is a special system between bacteria to communicate with the signal molecules. Propolis resin collected from plants by honey bees. The present study examined anti-quorum sensing and antimicrobial activities of water ethanol extracts propolis. propolis were studied against Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Gram (-), Listeria monocytogenes 7644, Streptococcus mutans CNCTC 8/77, Staphyloc...

Protocatechuic acid (3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, PCA) is a simple phenolic acid. It is found in a large variety of edible plants and possesses various pharmacological activities. This article aims to review the modern trends in phytochemical isolation and extraction of PCA from plants and other natural resources. Moreover, this article also encompasses pharmacological and biological activities o...

Bacteriophages, the viruses that infect bacteria, have for decades been successfully used to combat antibiotic-resistant, chronic bacterial infections, many of which are likely biofilm associated. Antibiotics as anti-biofilm agents can, by contrast, be inefficacious against even genetically sensitive targets. Such deficiencies in usefulness may result from antibiotics, as naturally occurring co...

Cinnamon has been used for neuralgia on the knees and waist, and it is shown to have a wide antibacterial spectrum in both Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria. In this study, glucosyltransferase adhesive ability, acid-production suppression effect, and antibacterial activity were measured to identify the anti-caries effect of cinnamon extract. It was shown that cinnamon extract ef...

glycyrrhiza glabra,  family leguminoseae, is a plant which grows  in egypt and  other  countries  of  the world.  its  roots  possess  some  nutritive  value and medicinal properties. glycyrrhiza glabra linn, a commonly used herb in ayurvedic medicine. studies indicate that glycyrrhiza glabra linn possesses antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalerial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and anti hype...