High cases of side effects such as nose-bleeding and mucosal dryness due to synthetic treatments of acne lead to the implementation of plant extracts in topical formulations as alternative treatments. Cinnamon bark essential oil (CBEO) (Cinnamomum burmannii) and Turmeric essential oil (TEO) (Curcuma Longa) and have proven antibacterial efficacy against acne-causing bacteria, Staphylococcus …
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a significant opportunistic pathogen causing healthcare-associated infections (HAI)worldwide, its ability to form biofilms contributes to antibiotic resistance, resulting in the increased difficulty for treatment, thus finding a new therapeutic approach is crucial.
As the ongoing battle against the escalating challenge of antibiotic resistance persists, pursuing alternative reservoirs for antimicrobial agents becomes crucial. Endophytic bacteria have surfaced as promising contenders for novel antibacterial compounds. Due to the increasing popularity of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), the Indonesian government encourages the study of potential pharmaceutic…
Neutrophils play an important role in the innate immune mechanism. During pathogen encounter, these cells gather at the infection site and perform various functions. Neutrophil could effectively eliminate pathogens by performing their functions such as respiratory burst, degranulation, phagocytosis, and formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). Therefore, neutrophil activation eme…
Humans have been co-existing with a whole population of microbes, where trillions of different microbes are living inside the human GI tracts as a commensal gut microbiota. This condition provides a mutual relationship where the gut microbiota serves as a natural protection for the intestinal tract homeostasis. Nevertheless, the human intestinal tract is constantly exposed to environmental …
This study focuses on the characterization of bacterial communities in Takakura compost specifically applied to Saga plants. Takakura compost, known for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and efficacy in producing high-quality compost, utilizes the natural processes of microorganisms to break down organic materials. The research involves the analysis of bacterial communities during the comp…
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a promising packing material as it is biodegradable, non-toxic, has good mechanical properties, and can form bonds with foreign particles. Meanwhile, P. acidilactici postbiotics (metabolites) have the potential to be a natural food preservative as they contain antimicrobial compounds that are heat- and pH-stable. This research aims to develop a novel antimicrobia…
Overproduction of plastics and difficulty to degrade the plastic have become one of the major threats in the environmental sector. This plastic has been reported to accumulate in many different places. Many methods have been used to solve the problem but resulting in other harmful effects toward the environment. Methods by utilizing the enzyme from microbes can be feasible to perform withou…
Antimicrobial resistance is a threat that can be combated by discovering new antimicrobials. Previous screening attempts by Badan Riset dan Inovasi Negara (BRIN)/ national research and innovation agency resulted in the discovery of a mold specimen with a broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Morphological observation of the specimen shows similarity to some species of mold belonging to Asp…
The gut microbiota represents a vast reservoir of bioactive substances with potential implications for human health and disease. This study focused on the identification of a novel metabolite originating from the gut microbiota strain Aneurinibacillus aneurinilyticus and evaluated its antibacterial properties. Advanced analytical techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography, high-r…
The crisis of antibacterial resistance is an inevitable consequence of the widespread use of antibacterial agents in human health-related settings and agriculture. One of the oldest strategies to combat this crisis is to screen for novel antibacterial drug classes or structures, leading to the discovery of numerous antibacterial compounds, many of which are isolated from actinomyces/ Streptomyc…
The body odor issue has prompted increasing concern among individuals, attributed to the malodorous byproducts of sweat gland activity, particularly in the axillary skin region, which is metabolized by the cutaneous microflora. To address this matter, the formulation of deodorant products has emerged as a potential solution. Comprising a spectrum of compounds and a natural product, reported as …
Staphylococcus aureus is a bacteria that has gained significant attention due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Some of the factors that contributed to the development of antibiotic resistance are associated with the formation of biofilm. Abelmoschus manihot and Tinospora crispa are recognised to have antimicrobial activity and its expected to have biofilm inhibitory effect. In this…
"The study delves into the characterization of bacterial communities within Takakura composting. Takakura composting is a method integral to organic waste management, and serves as the focal point for understanding microbial dynamics during decomposition. The research aims to make takakura compost with two different compositions and characterize the bacterial community in the Takakura compo…
his study dives into the vital importance of identifying Enterobacter in food as a preventive step for safeguarding global food safety and public health. Enterobacter species, both pathogenic and non-pathogenic strains, represent a hazard to food items, underlining the importance of robust safety standards. Historical outbreaks, such as the Peanut Corporation of America Salmonella event, hi…
"The human axilla hosts clusters of sweat glands that provide a favorable environment for a large bacterial population. The bacteria-driven process could convert the odorless secretions from the glands into volatile odorous compounds, leading to an unpleasant body odor that may disrupt people’s daily routines. To address this issue, the development of cosmetics like deodorant has the pote…
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which are mostly gram-positive bacteria, are frequently utilized in the food fermentation processes. In the last decade, LAB has been used in the development of probiotics to promote health and well-being by boosting the immune system and balancing gut microbes. An effective probiotic must have the capacity to adhere to human epithelial cells, and produce antimic…
Diospyros digyna is a wonderful fruit because of the fruit’s delicacy but not only that also because of how the fruit is easy to grow in most environments it can encounter and pest free mostly due to the effect of secondary metabolites called phytochemicals compounds. The study aimed to investigate the antibacterial properties of Unripe and ripe Diospyros digyna fruits against S. aureus and P…
Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, with metastasis serving as the primary cause of death. While metastasis has been widely studied, a significant amount still remains unexplored, particularly the role of glycosylation. Glycosylation is a fundamental aspect in a variety of biological processes, indicating that slight changes in it can lead to detrimental effects such as cancer, w…
Food loss/waste has been a problem and worrying issue growing at an alarming rate in many parts of the world, including the developing country, Malaysia. Amongst food waste, fruits and vegetables are wasted at the highest rate. This problem emerges because of many factors, the most significant of which is human consumption behavior. Food waste poses a great threat to the ecosystem because of it…
Marine Streptomyces BLH 3-7 had been isolated from Bitung Sea, Sulawesi, as bacteria capable of hydrolyzing agar. To optimize the agarase activity from the bacteria, selection of the best temperature for culture condition and modifying the carbon, nitrogen, and mineral range of concentration in the media (e.g., maltose, (NH4 Methodology (RSM) was conducted. The temperature of 37 activity as the…
The isolation and cultivation of indigenous bacteria poses a great importance for examining potential biodegradation microorganisms for a contaminated site. While the traditional method utilized for the isolation and cultivation method of bacteria has significant limitations and drawbacks, this study proposed the usage of a microwell array device that is able to isolate different bacteria a…
The increasing global electricity consumption driven by population growth and industrial development necessitates the exploration of environmentally friendly renewable energy sources. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs), more specifically deep-sea sediment microbial fuel cells, have gained significant attention in the bioenergy industry as they can harness bacteria capability to generate electricit…
Diabetes has been a worldwide growing issue with a risk of diabetic ulcers, which are chronic wounds with impaired wound healing processes. The current wound dressing commonly used in clinical practice, gauze, remains unsatisfactory due to its lack of exudate control, moisture provision, and risk of re-injury during replacement of the dressing. On that account, the development of a more suit…
MIlk is considered as one of the most nutritious drinks produced by mammals. However, milk is also perishable due to its nature. In the milk industry, heat treatment, such as Ultra HIgh Temperature (UHT) is commonly applied to extend the shelf life of the milk and inactivate unwanted microorganisms and undesirable enzymes. UHT treatment sterilizes the milk from the presence of vegetative ce…
Aquaculture has become one of the most viable industries. Antibiotics have been used to minimize the occurrence of infection, thus enabling the industry to meet the rising demand of fish production. The introduction of this compound, however, has created a rising trend in antibiotic resistance genes. In regards to this, natural substances such as, fish epidermal mucus have been acknowle…
Soy sauce fermentation utilize high salt (NaCl) concentration to inhibit spoilage microorganisms while promoting the growth of beneficial halotolerant microorganisms that develops soy sauce aroma. Although the addition of NaCl is essential, high NaCl content in soy sauce has been associated with hypertension. Previous attempts has been made by lowering or substituting NaCl during soy sauce …
Deodorant is a common cosmetic product that people use. The function varies from being an antiperspirant to preventing foul odor produced, depending on its active ingredients. Foul odor is affected by various factors, one of them is bacterial activity. Many studies have proven that antibacterial agents in deodorant are found to be effective in reducing the foul odor produced by the axilla a…
Diabetic foot ulcers are the most common complications in persons with poorly controlled diabetes (DM). This syndrome can be caused by inadequate glycemic control, underlying neuropathy, a slow and progressive circulation disorder (PVD), or terrible foot care. Around the world, 9.1 to 26.1 million suffer from diabetic foot ulcers. Usually, people at any age are commonly suffering from diabet…
Indonesia is a country with high biodiversity and many plants' potential for pharmaceutical and biotechnology research. Pangium edule is one of the local Indonesian spices usually used for a specific cuisine. Currently, there are few studies of P. edule as a food preservative agent and none on its medicinal use. P. edule seeds contain antioxidants, alkaloids, and polyphenolic compounds, whic…
Diabetes is a major epidemic in nearly all regions of the world. Roughly 15% of diabetic patients will develop chronic wounds and eventually diabetic foot ulcers in their lifetime. These chronic wounds exhibit delayed wound closure and may become fatal if left untreated. One of the promising treatments and management for diabetic foot ulcers is applying appropriate dressing materials. Hydro…
Hydrogen gas is considered as a clean energy that can be produced from multiple sources, wind turbines and pyrolysis being two of the examples. These production methods however, require great amounts of energy and emit carbon dioxide and to overcome this is with the use of biohydrogen. Biohydrogen is a type of hydrogen produced through biological processes from renewable materials, includin…
The rise of mul -drug resistant bacterial strains has presented a challenge in the !eld of drug discovery and healthcare, with the discon nua on of now-ineBec ve treatments and the need to develop novel strategies in controlling diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria exempli!ed by Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica. This report focused on delving into the possibility of compounds prod…
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a three-dimensional structure made up of nanofibrils that are created by aerobic bacteria such as K.intermedius which is able to give a high yield of BC despite it being a relatively new strain. BC is well known for its high crystallinity and water retention which are favorable for encapsulating compounds. BC are also known to have wound healing properties but it …
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is well known in the medical field to be able to speed up the process of wound healing. It also has many advantages that make it a very appealing potential as a wound healing product. The issue with BC is the lack of antimicrobial activity against pathogens on the wound site which can cause an infection. Encapsulation of B. subtilis (BS) as a probiotic into BC would all…
In Indonesia, the wound prevalence, in general, was 8.2% during 2013, with chronic wounds that have an increasing number of cases every year. In 2019, the largest share in the wound dressing market was held by advanced wound dressings due to increased cases. Natural materials, such as biocellulose and Calophyllum inophyllum (tamanu) oil, were shown to treat wounds efficiently and hinder the gro…
"Schaechter's Mechanisms of Microbial Disease" provides students with a thorough understanding of microbial agents and the pathophysiology of microbial diseases. The text is universally praised for "telling the story of a pathogen" in an engaging way, facilitating learning and recall by emphasizing unifying principles and paradigms, rather than forcing students to memorize isolated facts by rot…
Based on the data contained in the four-volume Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology, BMDB-9 also includes new genera and species, new combinations, and new taxa published through the January 1992 issue of the IJSB. Users will find short general descriptions that encompass all organisms by Groups; shape and size, Gram reaction, other pertinent morphological features, motility and flagella,…
Systematic biology has a far wider application than merely the provision of a reliable classification scheme for new strains. With the framework of the hierarchic system stabilizing, genomes, noncoding regions, and genes and their products can now be evaluated in an evolutionary context. This book summarizes recent developments in the molecular characterization of cultured and as-yet uncultured…
Over 500 prokaryotic genomes have been sequenced to date, and thousands more have been planned for the next few years. While these genomic sequence data provide unprecedented opportunities for biologists to study the world of prokaryotes, they also raise extremely challenging issues such as how to decode the rich information encoded in these genomes. This comprehensive volume includes a collect…
The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes covers the basic principles of prokaryotic physiology, biochemistry, and cell behavior. The fourth edition features comprehensive updates that integrate the latest developments in the field, including genomics, microbial diversity, systems biology, cell-to-cell signaling, and biofilms. The book also presents microbial metabolism in the context of t…
Providing a reader-friendly "building-block" approach to the essentials of diagnostic microbiology, this accessible, full-color text helps you develop the problem-solving skills necessary for success in the clinical setting. This updated edition has new content on nanomedicine and HIV/AIDS and the immunocompromised patient, including the latest information on prevention, treatment modalities, a…
Includes a description of the Gammaproteobacteria (1203 pages, 222 figures, and 300 tables). This large taxon includes many well known medically and environmentally important groups. Especially notable are the Enterobacteriaceae, Aeromonas, Beggiatoa, Chromatium, Legionella, Nitrococcus, Oceanospirillum, Pseudomonas, Rickettsiella, Vibrio, Xanthomonas and 155 additional genera.
The Prokaryotes is a comprehensive, multi-authored, peer reviewed reference work on Bacteria and Achaea. This fourth edition of The Prokaryotes is organized to cover all taxonomic diversity, using the family level to delineate chapters. Different from other resources, this new Springer product includes not only taxonomy, but also prokaryotic biology and technology of taxa in a broad context.…
Bacteriologists from all levels of expertise and within all specialties rely on this Manual as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative works. Since publication of the first edition of the Systematics, the field has undergone revolutionary changes, leading to a phylogenetic classification of prokaryotes based on sequencing of the small ribosomal subunit. The list of validly named species…
Includes introductory chapters on classification of prokaryotes, the concept of bacterial species, numerical and polyphasic taxonomy, bacterial nomenclature and the etymology of prokaryotic names, nucleic acid probes and their application in environmental microbiology, culture collections, and the intellectual property of prokaryotes. The first Road Map to the prokaryotes is included as well as…