In vitro activity of hybrid lavender essential oils against multidrug resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Donadu, Matthew Gavino; Usai, Donatella; Pinna, Antonio; Porcu, Tiziana; Mazzarello, Vittorio; Fiamma, Maura; Marchetti, Mauro; Cannas, Sara; Delogu, Giovanni; Zanetti, Stefania Anna Lucia; Molicotti, Paola

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“…29,30 In addition, the new molecules extracted from nature also showed power in antimicrobial activity including P. aeruginosa. [31][32][33][34][35] In general, we provide evidence that the combination of ATM and AMC presents encouraging effects against clinical MBL-GNOs and might be a promising option to prevent the progression of drug resistance and to protect the use of ATM in the clinic. However, our results have some limitations that need to be considered.…”

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In vitro Effect of the Combination of Aztreonam and Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Against Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Organisms Producing Metallo-β-Lactamase

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Introduction Antibiotics for treating infectious diseases caused by carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative pathogens (CR-GNOs) are very limited in clinical practice. We aim to provide supportive evidence by revealing the combined effect of aztreonam (ATM) and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (AMC) against GNOs with carbapenem resistance mediated by metallo-β-lactamase (MBL). Methods All isolates were identified by the VITEK system and EDTA inhibitory assays. PCR followed by sequencing was conducted to confirm the genotypes of MBL and extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL). Time kill assay was performed to clarify the bactericidal effect of drug combination. Results A total of 59 MBL-producing CR-GNOs (33 Enterobacteriaceae spp. isolates and 26 Pseudomonadales isolates) were identified and there found three MBL genes, namely, bla IMP , bla NDM and bla VIM , with ratios of 76.2%, 11.8% and 11.8%, respectively. The Enterobacteriaceae spp. isolates were commonly positive for the ESBL genes, including bla TEM (18 isolates), bla SHV (20 isolates) and bla CTX-M-1 (8 isolates), while the P. aeruginosa isolates were positive for bla OXA-10 (11 isolates). The checkerboard microdilution assay was used to detect combination effect of ATM and AMC, which showed synergy (97.0%) and partial synergy (3.0%) in Enterobacteriaceae spp. isolates, and partial synergy (42.3%) and indifference (34.6%) in the Pseudomonadales isolates. Four Enterobacteriaceae spp. isolates were selected for a time-kill assay, and rapid bactericidal effects were observed in the combination groups compared to the control and mono-ATM groups; these effects began in the first hour and continued to the sixth hour, yielding a 5- to 7-fold reduction in Log10 CFU/mL. Discussion The combination of ATM and AMC would be an available option to control infections caused by MBL-producing CR-GNOs, especially Enterobacteriaceae spp. isolates that coproduce ESBLs, and exhibit significant synergic effects in vitro.

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In vitro Effect of the Combination of Aztreonam and Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Against Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Organisms Producing Metallo-β-Lactamase

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“…We also come to the same conclusion regarding the usage of lavender essential oil in our study. Donadu et al [ 46 ] investigated the in vitro activity of lavender essential oil against drug-resistant strains of P. aeruginosa . Bearing in mind that lavender essential oil has been used for its anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antiseptic, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties, the positive result in this research was expected.…”

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Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Essential Oils against Selected Pathogenic Bacteria: In Vitro Study

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The worldwide problem of infectious diseases has appeared in recent years, and antimicrobial agents are crucial in reducing disease emergence. Nevertheless, the development and distribution of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains in pathogenic bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella Typhi and Citrobacter koseri, has become a major society health hazard. Essential oils could serve as a promising tool as a natural drug in fighting the problem with these bacteria. The current study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial effectiveness of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden and Betche) Cheel), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus obliqua L’Hér.), and lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill) essential oils. The antimicrobial properties of essential oils were screened against four pathogenic bacteria, E. coli, S. aureus, S. Tyhpi, and C. koseri, and two reference bacterial strains, while for the testing, the agar well diffusion method was used. Gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometric (GC–MSD) analyses were performed on essential oils. The obtained results showed that M. alternifolia essential oil is the richest in terpinen-4-ol, R. officinalis and E. oblique essential oils in 1,8-cineole, and L. angustifolia essential oil in α-terpinyl acetate. In addition, the main bioactive compounds present in the essential oil of tea tree are rich in α-pinene (18.38%), limonene (7.55%) and γ-terpinene (14.01%). The essential oil of rosemary is rich in α-pinene (8.38%) and limonene (11.86%); eucalyptus essential oil has significant concentrations of α-pinene (12.60%), p-cymene (3.24%), limonene (3.87%), and γ-terpinene (7.37%), while the essential oil of lavender is rich in linalool (10.71%), linalool acetate (9.60%), α-terpinyl acetate (10.93%), and carbitol (13.05%) bioactive compounds, respectively. The obtained results from the in vitro study revealed that most of the essential oils exhibited antimicrobial properties. Among the tested essential oils, tea tree was discovered to demonstrate the strongest antimicrobial activity. The recorded MIC of S. Typhi was 6.2 mg/mL, 3.4 mg/mL of C. koseri, 3.1 mg/mL of E. coli, and 2.7 mg/mL of E. coli ATCC 25922, compared to M. alternifolia. Similarly, only S. aureus ATCC 25923 showed antimicrobial activity towards R. officinalis (1.4 mg/mL), E. oblique (2.9 mg/mL), and L. angustifolia (2.1 mg/mL). Based on the obtained results, it is possible to conclude that tea tree essential oil might be used as an ecological antimicrobial in treating infectious diseases caused by the tested pathogens.

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“…Each compound displays its own perfume and bioactivities on the human body [21]. The place of origin, climatic conditions, plant species and seasons are key factors affecting the chemical compositions of essential oils [22,23]. Some constituents are resulted from the decomposing process of the precursor components during distillation [24].…”

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Biological activities of essential oil extracted from leaves of Atalantia sessiflora Guillauminin Vietnam

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Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the chemical compositions and bioactivities of the essential oil of Atalantia sessiflora Guillaumin (A. sessiflora), including antibacterial, antimycotic, antitrichomonas, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. Methodology: The essential oil from leaves of A. sessiflora was extracted by hydrodistillation using a Clevenger apparatus. Chemical compositions of oil were identified by GC/MS. Antimicrobial and antitrichomonas activity were determined by the microdilution method; anti-inflammatory and antiviral were determined by the MTT method. Results: The average yield of oil was 0.46 ± 0.01% (v/w, dry leaves). A number of 45 constituents were identified by GC/MS. The essential oil comprised four main components. The oil showed antimicrobial activities against Gram-positive strains as Staphylococcus; Gram-negative bacteria such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli; and finally four Candida species. Enterococcus faecalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were least susceptible to the oil of A. sessiflora, as seen in their MIC and MLC values over 16% (v/v). Activity against Trichomonas vaginalis was also undertaken, showing IC50, IC90 and MLC values of 0.016, 0.03 and 0.06% (v/v) respectively, after 48 hours of incubation. The oil of A. sessiflora displayed activity against the nitric oxide generation with the IC50 of 95.94 ± 6.18 µg/mL. The oil was completely ineffective against tested viruses, ssRNA+, ssRNA-, dsRNA, and dsDNA viruses. Conclusions: This is the first yet comprehensive scientific report about the chemical compositions and pharmacological properties of the essential oil of A. sessiflora. Further studies should be done to evaluate the safety and toxicity of A. sessiflora oil.

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In vitro activity of hybrid lavender essential oils against multidrug resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Cited by 37 publications

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In vitro Effect of the Combination of Aztreonam and Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Against Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Organisms Producing Metallo-β-Lactamase

In vitro Effect of the Combination of Aztreonam and Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Against Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Organisms Producing Metallo-β-Lactamase

Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Essential Oils against Selected Pathogenic Bacteria: In Vitro Study

Biological activities of essential oil extracted from leaves of Atalantia sessiflora Guillauminin Vietnam

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