• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.17-26
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• 2011

Objectives : Corydalis tuber has been used for promoting blood circulation and for relieving pain in Oriental medicine. In the present study, we focused on the antimicrobial activity of Corydalis tuber and compared its antimicrobial activity with the processed Corydalis tuber. Methods : Processing of Corydalis tuber was accomplished by immersing in 5% of acetic acid for 12 h and then by roasting at $250^{\circ}C$ for indicated time periods(0-30 min). Minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) and the zone of growth inhibition were determined against Propionibacterium acnes(P. acnes). Results : The methanolic extracts of Corydalis tuber showed potent antimicrobial effect(MIC 62.5 ${\mu}g/ml$). Its alkaloidal component, dehydrocorydaline, also exhibited antibacterial activity(MIC 25.0 ${\mu}g/ml$). After processing of Corydalis tuber, its inhibitory effect on the growth of P. acnes was significantly enhanced compared with that of unprocessed Corydalis tuber. Furthermore, elevated content of dehydrocorydaline was found in the processed than the unprocessed Corydalis tuber. However, the different roasting minutes effected on antimicrobial activity. The best roasting time of Corydalis tuber was 10 min, while roasting for the time above 15 min resulted in diminishing antimicrobial activity. Thus, it was concluded that the standardized processing condition of Corydalis tuber should be established to obtain enhanced antimicrobial(P. acnes) activity. Conclusion : For antimicrobial effect against P. acnes, the best processing condition of Corydalis tuber is immersing in 5% of acetic acid for 12 h and by roasting at $250^{\circ}C$ for 10 min.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.189-194
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• 2020

본 연구는 항생제 내성 Salmonella Typhimurium CCARM 8009을 저해하기 위한 phage와 항생제 조합처리의 효과를 평가하였다. 디스크 확산법과 액체배지 희석법에 의해 phage와 항생제의 상승 저해효과를 측정하였고 배양을 통한 항생제 내성 유도를 평가하였다. Phage를 처리한 cefotaxime, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin의 디스크의 저해 구역은 각각 13.6%, 19.3%, 12.7%, 78.8%로 증가되었다. Phage와 항생제 조합 처리에 의해 tetracycline, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, streptomycin의 최소생육억제농도는 각각 64, 4, 0.0078, 64, 256 mg/mL으로 감소되었다. Phage와 항생제의 조합 처리는 항생제 내성 S. Typhimurium CCARM 8009을 효과적으로 저해하였다 (4 log reduction). 본 결과는 phage와 항생제의 조합처리는 항생제 내성균을 제어하기 위한 방법으로 충분히 응용가치가 높음을 보여주고 있다.

• 분석과학
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.26-31
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• 2017

Background and purpose: This study was carried out to learn more about the potential prophylactic or antibacterial activity of the plant Acalypha indica against selective pathogenic bacteria. Experimental: The test organisms were Sarcina lutea IFO 3232, Bacillus subtilis IFO 3026, Pseudomonas denitrificans, Escherichia coli IFO 3007, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATTC 10031, Xanthomonas campestris IAM 1671, and Proteus vulgaris. Leaf, stem, and bud powder of Acalypha indica were dissolved in various solvents, and the extracts were tested for antimicrobial activity through the disc diffusion method. GC-MS profiling was performed to characterize active chemical compounds in the essential oil of Acalypha indica. Results: The ethanol extract showed the highest activity against all bacteria, while the petroleum ether extract yielded the highest zone of inhibition against Proteus vulgaris ($11.83{\pm}1.75mm$). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the ethyl acetate extract against Bacillus subtilis was 16 µg/mL. Phytochemical screening by GC-MS revealed a total of 12 bioactive compounds. Conclusion: Extracts of Acalypha indica may be useful in formulating and synthesizing new antibacterial drugs.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.550-560
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• 1998

Prevotella intermedia has been known as one of the important bacterial species involved in the endodontic infections and various periodontal diseases. Polyphosphate has been widely used to prevent decomposition of food and known to have an inhibitory effect on the growth of gram positive bacteria. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of poly phosphate on the growth of Prevotella intermedia, a gram negative bacterium. Prevotella intermedia G8GK3(ATCC 49046) was grown in the presence of polyphosphates with different chain lengths. Inhibitory effect of each polyphosphate, which was added at the beginning or at the early exponential growth phase of Prevotella intermedia, was determined by measuring optical density of the bacterial cells at 540nm, viable cells and lysis of Prevotella intermedia. The results from this study were as follows : 1. Poly phosphate inhibited the growth of Prevotella intermedia. 2. The minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of poly phosphate appeared to be 0.05%. 3. Polyphosphates with chain lengths of 5 and 65 demonstrated the greatest inhibitory effect on the growth of Prevotella intermedia. 4. Polyphosphate was bactericidal to Prevotella intermedia, demonstrating the growth inhibition of the bacterium. 5. Polyphosphate induced lysis of Prevotella intermedia. The overall results suggest that polyphosphate has a bactericidal effect on Prevotella intermedia, causing the lysis of the bacterium.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.170-174
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• 1997

강한 항진균 활성을 나타내며, 낮은 적혈구 용혈활성을 갖는 새로운 합성 펩티드를 얻기 위하여 cecropin A(1-8)-magainin 2(1-12) 및 이들의 유사체들을 설계하고 이들을 고상법에 의하여 합성하였다. 합성 펩티드의 항진균 활성은 Trichosporon beigelii에 대한 성장억제능에 의하여 측정하였으며, 세포독성은 인간의 적혈구 세포에 대한 용혈활성에 의하여 측정하였다. 펩티드의 양쪽 친매성의 증가는 항진균활성보다는 적혈구 용혈황성에 큰 영향을 미쳤다. Cecropin A(1-8)-magainin 2(1-12)의 12번 아미노산이 Lys을 Ala으로 치환시킨 유사체 펩티드(A2)는 가장 강한 항진균활성(minimum inhibitory concentration : 2.5.$\mu$g/ml)을 나타내며 비교적 낮은 적혈구 용혈활성(200.$\mu$g/ml의 펩티드 농도에서 0.5% hemolysis를 나타냄)을 나타내었다. 따라서 A2의 펩티드는 세포독성을 갖지 않으며 강한 항진균 활성을 가지는 모델로서 유용하게 사용될 것이다.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.293-299
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• 1983

강남콩 렉틴과 근류균(R. phaseoli)의 결합에 관한 광범위한 실험을 수행하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 강남콩종자의 자엽에서 가장 많은 렉틴은 성장에 따라 뿌리로 이동하였는데 발아후 약 5일경에, 뿌리의 길이가 $6\~8cm$인 것이 가장 렉틴의 함량이 많았다. 2. 근류균의 배양시기에 따가 강남콩렉틴과의 응집력을 측정 한 결과 배양초기 가 후기보다 응집력이 높았다. 3. 강낭콩종자에 존재하는 렉틴을 추출 정제하여서 6종 근류균과의 응집력을 측정한 결과 R. phaseoli와의 응집이 가장 강했고 이는 렉틴에 대한 특이적 결합, 즉 숙주특이성을 입증하는 것이었다. 4. 단당류에 의한 응집반응의 경쟁적 저해를 시도함으로써 강남콩렉틴의 근류균에 대한 결합부위가 mannose와 galactose를 포함한 oligosaccharides가는 것을 알수 있었으며 이들의 저해효과에 필요한 당의 최소농도는 6.25mM로서 측정되었다. 5. R. phaseoli와 강낭콩 렉틴을 강낭콩 뿌리에 인공감염시켜본 결과 렉틴의 경쟁적 저해가 확인되었으므로 뿌리혹형성에 렉틴의 가교가 관여한다는 가설을 입증할 수 있었다. 6. Immunodiffusion에 의한 R. phaseoli의 항원 결정기는 R. japonicum과 일부 관련성이 있을뿐 다른 Rhizobium spp.과는 전혀 다른 것으로 나타났다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.244-253
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• 2018

이 연구는 분리된 토양 세균에 의해 생성된 항균물질의 효과를 평가하기 위해 수행되었다. 2000여개의 세균 분리주 중 Paenibacillus elgii DS381이 여러 인간 피부 상재균과 병원성 세균에 대해 높은 항균활성을 나타내었다. DS381 균주는 agar well diffusion test에서 모든 대상 세균과 효모에 대해 15.3~26.0 mm 직경의 저해대를 형성하였다. DS381이 생성한 항균 펩티드는 모든 대상 미생물에 낮은 최소저해농도 (0.039-5.000 mg/ml)를 나타내었다. DS381 균주는 lipopeptide 같은 생물계면활성제 생산을 나타내었는데, 배양 상등액의 표면장력을 60.0에서 40.3 mN/m으로 낮추었다. DS381은 또한 $1.56{\pm}0.13U/ml$의 chitinase 활성도 나타내었다. 이 결과들은 P. elgii DS381이 일부 중요한 인간 피부 상재균과 병원성 세균에 대한 효율적인 생물제어제로 사용될 수 있음을 가리킨다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권8호
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• pp.1177-1183
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• 2019

Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is a safe and effective preservative that is used widely in the food industry. However, there are few studies addressing the anti-biofilm effect of GSE. In this study, the anti-biofilm effect of GSE was investigated against biofilm-forming strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The GSE minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for S. aureus and E. coli were $25{\mu}g/ml$ and $250{\mu}g/ml$, respectively. To investigate biofilm inhibition and degradation effect, crystal violet assay and stainless steel were used. Biofilm formation rates of four strains (S. aureus 7, S. aureus 8, E. coli ATCC 25922, and E. coli O157:H4 FRIK 125) were 55.8%, 70.2%, 55.4%, and 20.6% at $1/2{\times}MIC$ of GSE, respectively. The degradation effect of GSE on biofilms attached to stainless steel coupons was observed (${\geq}1$ log CFU/coupon) after exposure to concentrations above the MIC for all strains and $1/2{\times}MIC$ for S. aureus 7. In addition, the specific mechanisms of this anti-biofilm effect were investigated by evaluating hydrophobicity, auto-aggregation, exopolysaccharide (EPS) production rate, and motility. Significant changes in EPS production rate and motility were observed in both S. aureus and E. coli in the presence of GSE, while changes in hydrophobicity were observed only in E. coli. No relationship was seen between auto-aggregation and biofilm formation. Therefore, our results suggest that GSE might be used as an anti-biofilm agent that is effective against S. aureus and E. coli.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.388-400
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• 2023

Aeromonas spp. and Pseudomonas spp. are opportunistic pathogens widely distributed in the aquatic environment. To test the antibiotic susceptibility, the MIC of the 18 antibiotics mainly used in aquaculture were measured. Aeromonas spp. and Pseudomonas spp. straoms had different resistance patterns against most antibiotics. The MIC of tetracycline for four Aeromonas spp. strains (10.5%) was < 0.25 ㎍/mL. However, 0.5-4 ㎍/mL tetracycline inhibited most Pseudomonas spp. strains. The tet resistance performance of 14 genes including tet(B), tet(E), and tet(M) were investigated. Investigating, the tetracycline resistance gene of 38 Aeromonas spp. strains detected tet(A) in 21 strains (55.3%). Two Pseudomonas spp. strains showed high MIC values and no inhibition zone. tet gene analysis detected tet(D) in only one strain (5%).

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.49-57
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• 2009

Objectives：I want to examine the antimicrobial activity of Gwankeibujalijung-tang against Streptococcus pneumoniae 59 isolated from the mouth of a common cold patient. Methods： Antimicrobial activity was assayed through the hot water extract from Gwankeibujalijung-tang against Streptococcus pneumoniae 59 isolated from the mouth of a common cold patient. Results： The size of inhibition zone of Gwankeibujalijung-tang extract was 9.83 $\pm$ 0.11 mm. The optimal pH and temperature for the growth of isolated Streptococcus pneumoniae 59 were 7.0 and 37$^{\circ}C$, respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration of Gwankeibujalijung-tang extract was 12 $\mu\ell$ and the antimicrobial activity of Gwankeibujalijung-tang extract was not destroyed by the heat (121$^{\circ}C$ for 15 min) and not affected by pH. Conclusions： Reviewing this experimental result, it appeared that Gwankeibujalijung-tang had efficacy against Streptococcus pneumoniae 59 isolated from the mouth of a common cold patient.