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Gerstel J, Turner T, Ruiz G, Wise J, Stein A, Jones G, Morin T, Pinazza T, Sukhorukov E, Clark D, Steen T, Wright B, Langland J. Identification of botanicals with potential therapeutic use against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Phytother Res 2018; 32:2577-2585. [PMID: 30251279 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic pathogen. Over- and improper-use of pharmaceuticals against S. aureus has led to the development of antibiotic resistance, including methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). This study examined the efficacy of botanical extracts as an alternative form of treatment to S. aureus and MRSA, including penicillin/methicillin-resistant S. aureus (PenR ), and multidrug resistant S. aureus (MDR). Initial screening of botanicals was done via a minimum inhibitory concentration procedure. In addition, a temporal growth curve was performed in order to quantify the growth of the bacteria in the presence of the extracts. Results demonstrated 13 botanicals that had varying activities against S. aureus, PenR , and MDR. These botanicals were separated into mild, moderate, and highly efficacious based on the concentration needed to inhibit bacterial growth. These results propose a comparison of botanical-derived antimicrobial extracts that may be utilized against S. aureus and different antibiotic resistant strains of MRSA.
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Affiliation(s)
- Johanne Gerstel
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
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- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Guillermo Ruiz
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Justin Wise
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Ashley Stein
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Greg Jones
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Tanya Morin
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Tony Pinazza
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Elena Sukhorukov
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Donna Clark
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Taelor Steen
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Berlin Wright
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona
| | - Jeffrey Langland
- Center for Intergrative Naturopathic Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona.,Arizona State University, Biodesign Institute, Tempe, Arizona
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