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Antibacterial Efficacy of Raw and Processed Honey
Joint Authors
Brar, S. K.
Thakur, V.
Mohapatra, D. P.
Source
Biotechnology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
In vitro antibacterial activity of methanol, ethanol, and ethyl acetate extracts of raw and processed honey was tested against Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Micrococcus luteus) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhi).
Both types of honey showed antibacterial activity against tested organisms with the zone of inhibition (ZOI) ranging from 6.94 to 37.94 mm, while E.
coli, S.
typhi, and P.
aeruginosa showed that sensibility towards all the extracts with ZOI ranges between 13.09 to 37.94 mm.
The methanol extract showed more potent activity than other organic extracts.
Gram-negative bacteria were found to be more susceptible as compared to Gram-positive bacteria except E.
faecalis.
The broth microdilution assay gave minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) value of 625 μg/mL, while the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) ranges between 625 μg/mL 2500 μg/mL.
The study showed that honey has antibacterial activity (bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect), similar to antibiotics, against test organisms and provides alternative therapy against certain bacteria.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mohapatra, D. P.& Thakur, V.& Brar, S. K.. 2010. Antibacterial Efficacy of Raw and Processed Honey. Biotechnology Research International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mohapatra, D. P.…[et al.]. Antibacterial Efficacy of Raw and Processed Honey. Biotechnology Research International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mohapatra, D. P.& Thakur, V.& Brar, S. K.. Antibacterial Efficacy of Raw and Processed Honey. Biotechnology Research International. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507964
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507964