Exploring the Antibacterial Potential of Platymiscium pinnatum
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern worldwide, necessitating the exploration of alternative antimicrobial agents. Platymiscium pinnatum (Jacq), a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family, has traditionally held medicinal value, especially in the form of leaf infusions for treating skin and eye i...
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| author | Mora-Estupiñan, Daniela Alejandra Chaves-Bedoya, Giovanni Ortiz Rojas, Luz Yineth |
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| description | Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern worldwide, necessitating the exploration of alternative antimicrobial agents. Platymiscium pinnatum (Jacq), a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family, has traditionally held medicinal value, especially in the form of leaf infusions for treating skin and eye infections. This study delves into the antibacterial potential of the ethanolic extract obtained from the bark of P. pinnatum. Using the established Kirby-Bauer agar disk diffusion method, the antibacterial activity of the extract was assessed against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Results indicated a pronounced inhibitory effect on several Gram-positive strains, with Staphylococcus aureus demonstrating the highest susceptibility. This signifies the potential of the extract as a therapeutic agent against infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. On the contrary, the bioactivity of the extract was comparatively limited against prominent Gram-negative strains, such as E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The differential activity between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria could provide insights into the mode of action or specific compounds within the extract. The distinctive antibacterial properties of the P. pinnatum bark extract highlight its potential as a source for developing novel antimicrobial agents. These findings pave the way for further phytochemical analyses and studies to understand the specific bioactive components responsible for the observed effects. |
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| spelling | oai:oai.revistas.uptc.edu.co:article-165282024-05-11T07:16:53Z Exploring the Antibacterial Potential of Platymiscium pinnatum Explorando el Potencial Antibacteriano de Platymiscium pinnatum Mora-Estupiñan, Daniela Alejandra Chaves-Bedoya, Giovanni Ortiz Rojas, Luz Yineth Bacterial infections, biological resources, medicinal plants, natural remedies Infecciones bacterianas, recursos biológicos, plantas medicinales, remedios naturales. Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern worldwide, necessitating the exploration of alternative antimicrobial agents. Platymiscium pinnatum (Jacq), a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family, has traditionally held medicinal value, especially in the form of leaf infusions for treating skin and eye infections. This study delves into the antibacterial potential of the ethanolic extract obtained from the bark of P. pinnatum. Using the established Kirby-Bauer agar disk diffusion method, the antibacterial activity of the extract was assessed against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Results indicated a pronounced inhibitory effect on several Gram-positive strains, with Staphylococcus aureus demonstrating the highest susceptibility. This signifies the potential of the extract as a therapeutic agent against infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. On the contrary, the bioactivity of the extract was comparatively limited against prominent Gram-negative strains, such as E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The differential activity between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria could provide insights into the mode of action or specific compounds within the extract. The distinctive antibacterial properties of the P. pinnatum bark extract highlight its potential as a source for developing novel antimicrobial agents. These findings pave the way for further phytochemical analyses and studies to understand the specific bioactive components responsible for the observed effects. La resistencia a los antibióticos es una preocupación creciente a nivel mundial, lo que hace necesario explorar agentes antimicrobianos alternativos. Platymiscium pinnatum (Jacq), un árbol perteneciente a la familia Fabaceae, ha tenido tradicionalmente un valor medicinal, especialmente en forma de infusiones de hojas para tratar infecciones de la piel y de los ojos. Este estudio profundiza en el potencial antibacteriano del extracto etanólico obtenido de la corteza de P. pinnatum. Utilizando el reconocido método de difusión en disco de agar Kirby-Bauer, se evaluó la actividad antibacteriana del extracto contra bacterias Gram-positivas y Gram-negativas. Los resultados indicaron un efecto inhibidor pronunciado en varias cepas Gram-positivas, siendo Staphylococcus aureus la que demostró la mayor susceptibilidad. Esto señala el potencial del extracto como agente terapéutico contra infecciones causadas por bacterias Gram-positivas. Por el contrario, la bioactividad del extracto fue comparativamente limitada contra cepas Gram-negativas prominentes, como E. coli y Pseudomonas aeruginosa. La actividad diferencial entre bacterias Gram-positivas y Gram-negativas podría ofrecer información sobre el modo de acción o los compuestos específicos dentro del extracto. Las distintivas propiedades antibacterianas del extracto de la corteza de P. pinnatum sugieren su potencial como fuente para el desarrollo de nuevos agentes antimicrobianos. These findings are crucial in charting the course for future phytochemical analyses and studies to understand the specific bioactive components responsible for the observed effects. Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia 2024-04-09 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ciencia_en_desarrollo/article/view/16528 10.19053/01217488.v15.n1.2024.16528 Ciencia En Desarrollo; Vol. 15 No. 1 (2024): Vol 15, Núm.1 (2024): Enero-Junio Ciencia en Desarrollo; Vol. 15 Núm. 1 (2024): Vol 15, Núm.1 (2024): Enero-Junio 2462-7658 0121-7488 spa https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ciencia_en_desarrollo/article/view/16528/14059 |
| spellingShingle | Bacterial infections, biological resources, medicinal plants, natural remedies Infecciones bacterianas, recursos biológicos, plantas medicinales, remedios naturales. Mora-Estupiñan, Daniela Alejandra Chaves-Bedoya, Giovanni Ortiz Rojas, Luz Yineth Exploring the Antibacterial Potential of Platymiscium pinnatum |
| title | Exploring the Antibacterial Potential of Platymiscium pinnatum |
| title_alt | Explorando el Potencial Antibacteriano de Platymiscium pinnatum |
| title_full | Exploring the Antibacterial Potential of Platymiscium pinnatum |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Antibacterial Potential of Platymiscium pinnatum |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Antibacterial Potential of Platymiscium pinnatum |
| title_short | Exploring the Antibacterial Potential of Platymiscium pinnatum |
| title_sort | exploring the antibacterial potential of platymiscium pinnatum |
| topic | Bacterial infections, biological resources, medicinal plants, natural remedies Infecciones bacterianas, recursos biológicos, plantas medicinales, remedios naturales. |
| topic_facet | Bacterial infections, biological resources, medicinal plants, natural remedies Infecciones bacterianas, recursos biológicos, plantas medicinales, remedios naturales. |
| url | https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/ciencia_en_desarrollo/article/view/16528 |
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