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Abstract Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are a persistent public health threat worldwide, particularly among women in low-income countries of Africa, including Ethiopia, where drug resistance is also a growing problem. It is crucial to address this problem to ensure women's health and well-being. A cross-sectional study was carried out among a cohort of 398 women of reproductive age who sought medical attention at the Gynecology Department of the Arba Minch General Hospital, southern Ethiopia, from January to June 2020. They were chosen through systematic random sampling, and a pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The collection of vaginal and/or cervical swabs were done to diagnose bacterial vaginosis (BV) and aerobic vaginitis (AV) using Nugent and AV score analyses, respectively. The swabs were subjected to standard microbiological culture techniques to detect the isolates causing AV and vaginal candidiasis (VC). The susceptibility profiles of the causative agents of AV were checked by the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion technique. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were also done. Aerobic vaginitis was the predominantly diagnosed RTI (n = 122, 30.7%), followed by BV (n = 117, 29.4%) and VC (n = 111, 27.9%). The prominent bacteria of AV were Escherichia coli (n = 36, 34.2%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (n = 30, 28.5%). The overall rate of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria was 65.71% (n = 69). History of abortion (p = 0.01; AOR = 4.0, 95% CI = 2.1, 7.7) and the habit of using vaginal pH-altering contraceptives (p = 0.01; AOR = 4.7, 95% CI = 2.5, 8.8) have the greatest odds of RTI. The high prevalence of RTIs in our study warrants an urgent intervention to minimize the associated morbidities and complications. The overall rate of MDR bacterial isolates necessitates the implementation of an effective surveillance program in the study setting.

BackgroundTypical pneumonia is a pressing issue in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, where it remains a significant menace. Addressing this problem is crucial in improving health outcomes and the reduction of the burden of diseases in this vulnerable category of patients.ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of community-acquired typical pneumonia among HIV patients in Public Hospitals in southern Ethiopia.MethodsA cross-sectional study was done among 386 HIV patients clinically suspected of typical pneumonia attending the anti-retroviral therapy (ART) clinics of two hospitals from March to September 2022. A pretested structured questionnaire was employed to collect the demographic, clinical, and behavioral data. Sputum samples were collected and inspected for bacteria following standard procedures, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed employing the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Besides, extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESβL) and carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria were inspected by the double disk synergy test and modified carbapenem inactivation method. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were also done.ResultsOverall, 39.1% (151/386) of sputum cultures (95% Confidence Interval: 32.4-44) were bacteriologically positive. A total of 151 bacteria were identified, comprising 72.8% (n = 110) of Gram-negative bacteria. The predominant isolate was Klebsiella pneumoniae (25.8%, n = 39), followed by Staphylococcus aureus (17.9%, n = 27); 59.6% (n = 90) of the entire isolates were multidrug-resistant (MDR). Forty percent (11/27) of S. aureus were methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), and 28.1% (n = 31) and 20.9% (n = 23) of Gram-negative bacteria were extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) and carbapenemase producers, respectively. Occupational status, alcohol consumption, cluster of differentiation4 (CD4) Thymocyte cell count < 350, interruption of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis and antiretroviral treatment, and recent viral load ≥ 150 were found statistically significant.ConclusionThe higher rates of MDR, MRSA, ESBL, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) indicate that bacterial pneumonia is a vexing problem among HIV patients and therefore it is advisable to implement an antimicrobial stewardship program in the study area.

The pyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivatives were used to conduct a larvicidal test on Culex quinquefasciatus larvae of the second instar. Mannich base condensation method was used to synthesis the pyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivatives by grindstone method. The reaction conditions were mild, resulting in high yields. An analysis of the synthesized compounds was carried out using FTIR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. Synthesized compounds (1a-h) were evaluated for larvicidal activities. Compound 1e (LD50: 26.06 µg/mL), and 1f (LD50: 26.89 µg/mL), and were notably more active against Culex quinquefasciatus than permethrin (LD50: 26.14 µg/mL). The docking studies also demonstrated that 1e, and 1f are potent larvicides with higher binding energy (−12.6 kcal/mol) than the control in the mosquito odorant binding protein (PDB ID: 3OGN). The larvicidal properties of lead molecules have made them important for use as insecticides.

We have designed an easy, affordable, and eco-friendly technique for Schiff base preparation of vanillin-coupled piperidine analogues using CuO NPs as a catalyst. Using a green chemistry strategy using copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) as a catalyst, a unique one-pot synthesis of Schiff base vanillin-linked piperidine derivatives (2, 2a-2j) may be generated, with a potential yield in a short reaction time. The CuO NPs were synthesized with the aloe vera extract. The newly synthesized piperidin-4-ylidene analogues were investigated using FT-IR, NMR (1H, 13C), mass spectra, and elemental analysis. The morphology of piperidine derivatives was studied using XRD and TEM. The compound 2a-2j was evaluated for antibacterial activity against gram +ve and gram −ve bacteria. Compound 2d is exceptionally active against (5.0 μg/mL, E. coli), and 2c is very effective against (4.0 μg/mL, L. plantarum) when compared to reference drug and other Schiff base of vanillin-associated piperidine derivatives. Finally, we concluded the compounds 2c and 2d have strong antibacterial activity and can be used as antibacterial drugs in the future.

Cow dung is a valuable source of manure to improve soil quality. This study aims to enhance the soil quality by decreasing diesel contamination in the soil through the vermicomposting of cow dung and nanoparticles of ZnO. Using a powder made from cow dung, zinc ions may be easily converted into ZnO nanoparticles. To increase the quality of soil, Eisenia fetida and nanoparticles of ZnO mixed with cow dung was used. These nanoparticles were characterized by FT-IR, SEM, and TEM. The diesel impure soils were examined for 70 days by gas chromatography. Observations showed that the soil samples without the earthworms had a higher concentration of diesel than the earthworm present in the soil. In this method, diesel (4.5 ml) was reduced by almost 50% after 70 days. Diesel concentrations were significantly higher during sampling time than they were later in soil contaminated with E. fetida.

In this work, bis-(N-aminoethylethanolamine)-Copper (II) nano (AEEA-Cu(II)-NPs) catalysis was synthesized and used as a catalyst in Biginelli reactions. Synthesized nanocatalysis was characterized by UV, FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and particle size distribution analysis. The title compounds of thioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide derivatives (1a-1o) were synthesized via Biginelli method, the reaction was carry out via AEEA-Cu(II)-NPs catalysis. Synthesized compounds (1a-1o) were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. The spectral data of compound 1a was confirmed by the comparison of both experimental and theoretical values. GC-EI-MS analysis of the characteristic protonation pathways for GC-EI-MS fragmentation of synthetic 2-thioxo-pyrimidine-5-carboxamide derivatives is reported. Computing methods of compound 1a was studied such as optimize the geometry, frontier molecular orbital analysis (HOMO-LUMO), and molecular electrostatic potential (MESP). In cytotoxicity screening, compounds were tested against. Cell lines 2HepG2 (liver), MCF-7 (breast), and HeLa (cervical) cancer cell lines. Molecular docking was used to determine the inter and intramolecular interactions. In order to determine the most effective pyrimidine derivatives (1f and 1 g) for the protein 4FM9, and Autodock Vina 1.1.2 software was used in conjunction with the binding mode of fluorouracil as a reference compound. The compounds 1f and 1g were extremely effective against HepG2 cells compared to fluorouracil. During docking studies, 1f showed a higher attraction for the 4FM9 protein (−6.5 kcal/mol) than fluorouracil (−5.4 kcal/mol). The compounds 1f, and 1g showed impressive inhibitory properties in cytotoxic screening as compared to the reference compound. Due to the docking studies and cytotoxicity screening results, the new compounds look promising as therapeutic agents.

In this study, nitrogen-nitrogen bonds containing compounds such as hydrazine derivatives are examined. There are relatively few hydrazine molecules in nature, but some have been isolated from plants, marine organisms and microorganisms. Thus, hydrazine molecules are widely used in the manufacture of synthetic catalysts, agriculture chemicals, pesticides, and also cause irreversible pollution to air, water, and soil. Hydrazine compounds were evaluated via larvicidal profile in a stagnant water system. According to the above observation, new 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-3(2H)-one derivatives can be synthesized via catalyst free green chemistry approach. A range of FT-IR spectroscopic measures, 1H and 13C NMR, as well as mass spectra, were used to characterize the compounds (2a-e). The compound 2e was more potent (95,6% mortality, LD50: 20.1 µg/ mL) against Culex quinquefasciatus than natural pyrazolidine derivatives. Therefore, the objective of this study, prospered with a few of the pyrzolopyridine hydrazine models, which are demonstrated to be low toxic environmentally safe and high potential larvicidal profile.

Bacterial biofilms are a big menace to industries and the environment and also in the health sector, accumulation of which is a major challenge. Despite intensive efforts to curb this issue, a definitive solution is yet to be achieved. Enzyme-templated disruption of the extracellular matrix of biofilm and its control and elimination are emerging as an efficient and greener strategy. The study describes the antibiofilm potential of alpha-amylase from the marine microorganism Pantoea agglomerans PCI05, against food-borne pathogens. Amylase exhibited stability in a wide pH range and retained 50% of its activity at temperatures as high as 100°C. Thermal analysis of the enzyme produced showed thermal stability, up to 130°C. From these findings, it can be envisaged that the alpha-amylase produced from P. agglomerans can be used for starch liquefaction; it was also evaluated for antibiofilm activity. Amylase from this marine bacterium was found to efficiently disrupt the preformed biofilms of food-borne pathogens such as Bacillus cereus, Serratia marcescens, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella enterica enterica serotype Typhi based on the value of biofilm inhibitory concentrations.

In this work, we synthesize the sulfonated Schiff bases of the chitosan derivatives 2a-2j without the use of a catalyst in two moderately straightforward steps with good yield within a short reaction time. The morphology and chemical structure of chitosan derivatives were investigated using FT-IR, NMR (1H—13C), XRD, and SEM. Furthermore, our chitosan derivatives were tested for their anticancer activity against the MCF-7 cancer cell line, and doxorubicin was used as a standard. In addition, the normal cell lines of the breast cancer cell MCF-10A, and of the lung cell MRC-5 were tested. Compound 2 h, with a GI50 value of 0.02 µM for MCF-7, is highly active compared with the standard doxorubicin and other compounds. The synthesized compounds 2a-2j exhibit low cytotoxicity, with IC50 > 100 μg/ml, against normal cell lines MCF-10A, MRC-5. We also provide the results of an in-silico study involving the Methoxsalen protein (1Z11). Compound 2h exhibits a higher binding affinity for 1Z11 protein (−5.9 kcal/mol) and a lower binding affinity for Doxorubicin (−5.3 kcal/mol) than certain other compounds. As a result of the aforementioned findings, the use of compound 2h has an anticancer drug will be researched in the future.

This work investigated the interaction of indole with SARS-CoV-2. Indole is widely used as a medical material owing to its astounding biological activities. Indole and its derivatives belong to a significant category of heterocyclic compounds that have been used as a crucial component for several syntheses of medicine. A straightforward one-pot three-component synthesis of indole, coupled with Mannich base derivatives 1a–1j, was synthesized without a catalyst. The products were confirmed by IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, mass spectra, and elemental analysis. The indole derivatives were tested for cytotoxic activity, using three cancer cell lines and normal cell lines of Human embryonic kidney cell (HEK293), liver cell (LO2), and lung cell (MRC5) by MTT assay using doxorubicin as the standard drug. The result of cytotoxicity indole compound 1c (HepG2, LC50−0.9 μm, MCF−7, LC50−0.55 μm, HeLa, LC50−0.50 μm) was found to have high activity compared with other compounds used for the same purpose. The synthesized derivatives have revealed their safety by exhibiting significantly less cytotoxicity against the normal cell line (HEK-293), (LO2), and (MRC5) with IC50 > 100 μg/ml. Besides, we report an in silico study with spike glycoprotein (SARS-CoV-2-S). The selective molecules of compound 1c exhibited the highest docking score −2.808 (kcal/mol) compared to other compounds. This research work was successful in synthesizing a few compounds with potential as anticancer agents. Furthermore, we have tried to emphasize the anticipated role of indole scaffolds in designing and discovering the much-awaited anti-SARS CoV-2 therapy by exploring the research articles depicting indole moieties as targeting SARS CoV-2 coronavirus.

The objective of this study was to investigate brine shrimp cytotoxicity, larvicidal, nematicidal, and antifeedant activities of novel piperidin-connected 2-thioxo-imidazolidin-4-one derivatives. The activities of target compounds were compared with some naturally occurring (−)-pinidinol, hydantocidin, and positive controls. Target compounds were synthesized via cyclocondensation method. The compounds were synthesized and then characterized by infrared spectroscopy, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, mass spectral, and elemental analyses. Brine shrimp cytotoxicity assay was investigated using freshly hatched, free-swimming nauplii of Artemiasalina. Larvicidal screening was performed against urban mosquito larvae (Culex quinquefasciatus). Nematicidal activity was evaluated using juvenile nematodes of Meloidogyne javanica. Regarding antifeedant activity, marine-acclimated Oreochromis mossambicus fingerlings were used. Compounds 3a-c (piperidin-connected 2-thioxoimidazolidin-4-one) were found to be lethal to the second instar larvae of mosquito, which produced LD50 values of 1.37, 6.66, 6.51 μg/mL, compared to compounds (−) pinidinol and hyantocidin LD50 values of 18.28 and 22.11 μg/mL respectively. Compound 3a-c was found to kill 100% of fish fingerlings within 6 h at 20 µg/mL, with LD50 values of 1.54, 1.79, 1.52 µg/mL, compared to compounds (−) pinidinol and hyantocidin with LD50 values of 10.21 and 21.05 μg/mL respectively. Compound 3c with LD50 value of 1.57 μg/mL demonstrated high nematicidal activity compared to compound 3a, 3b, (−) Pinidinol and Hyantocidin LD50 values of 6.45, 2.42, 14.25, 26.30 μg/mL respectively. Therefore, the 2-thioxoimidazolidin-4-one with piperidin ring showed high potential cytotoxic, larvicidal, nematicidal, and antifeedent activities. Keywords: 2-thioxoimidazolidin-4-one, Brine shrimp cytotoxicity, Larvicidal activity, Nematicidal activity, Antifeedant activity

Evaluation of antioxidant and anticancer activities were screened by various Saururus chinensis root extracts. Four solvents (ethyl acetate, methanol, ethanol, and water) extracts were investigated for their total flavonoids, phenol contents and their antioxidant activity of DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), NO (nitric oxide), H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide), ABTS 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonicacid)diammonium assays, FRAP (ferric reducing ability of plasma) assays and anticancer activity. The total phenolic and flavonoid content of extracts were determined by using FC (Folin–Ciocalteu) and AlCl3 colorimetric assay method. Total flavonoid content in these plants ranged from 24.7 to 72.1 mg g−1 and amount of free phenolic compounds was between 11.2 and 67.1 mg g−1 extract. The all extracts have significant levels of phenolics and flavonoids content. Anticancer activity was screened for MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. Ethanol extract shows significant of antioxidant activity and water extract shows significant of anticancer activity compared with standard (BHT) butylated hydroxy toluene. These ethanol and water extracts could be considered as a natural source for using antioxidant, and anticancer agents compared to commercial available synthetic drugs. Keywords: Saururus chinensis root, Solvent extracts, Antioxidant activity, Anticancer activity

A new series of 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives (2a–h, 3a–e, and 4a–e) were systematically designed and synthesized via ultrasound irradiation methods with easy work-up and good yields. Compounds structures were confirmed by IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and mass spectra. The synthesized compounds were screened for both antimicrobial and anticoagulant activities. Compound 2e (MIC: 0.25 μg/mL) was highly active against Escherichia coli and compound 2c (MIC: 0.5 μg/mL) was also highly active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa compared with ciprofloxacin. (MIC: 1 μg/mL) The antifungal activity of 2c (MIC: 0.5 μg/mL) against Candida albicans was high relative to that of clotrimazole (MIC: 1 μg/mL). Anticoagulant activity was determined by activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and prothrombin time (PT) coagulation assays. Compound 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-N3,N5-bis(5-phenyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxamide 3d (>1000 s in APTT assays) was highly active in anticoagulant screening compared with the reference of heparin.Cytotoxicity was evaluated using HepG2 (liver), HeLa (cervical), and MCF-7 (breast) cancer cell lines, with high toxicities observed for 2c (GI50 = 0.02 μm) against HeLa cell line and 2e (GI50 = 0.03 μm) equipotant against MCF-7 cell line. Therefore, the compounds 2e, 2c and 3d can serve as lead molecules for the development of new classes of antimicrobial and anticoagulant agent. Keywords: Ultrasound irradiation, 1,4-Dihydropyridine derivatives, Anticoagulant activity, Antimicrobial activity, Structure activity relationship

The synthesis of nanoparticles is most important in the context of cancer therapy, particularly copper nanoparticles, which are widely used. In this work, copper(II)-tyrosinase was isolated from potato peel powder. Copper nanoparticles (Tyr-Cu(II)-AEEA NPs) were synthesized via the reaction of tyrosinase with N-aminoethylethanolamine to produce Cu(II)-NPs and these were characterized by means of FT-IR, UV-Spectroscopy, XRD, SEM, TEM and a particle size analyzer. These Tyr-Cu(II)-AEEA NPs were tested as anticancer agents against MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Fluorescence microscopy and DNA fragmentation were also performed, which revealed the inhibiting potentials of Cu(II)-AEEA NPs and consequent cell death; Tyr-Cu(II)-AEEA NPs show potential cytotoxicity activity and this nano material could be contemplated as an anticancer medicament in future investigations.

A grindstone method based on Mannich condensation was used to synthesize geranylacetone derivatives (1a–1f). The method showed a high yield under milder reaction conditions. Analyses of the synthesized compounds were carried out by FTIR, 1H, 13C NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. We synthesized and evaluated the larvicidal and ichthyotoxic activities of six compounds (1a–1f) in this study. Compound 1f (5,9-dimethyl-1-phenyl-3-(2-(3-phenylallylidene)hydrazinyl)deca-4,8-dien-1-one) was more active (LD50: 14.1 µg/mL) against the second instar larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus than geranylacetone (67.2 µg/mL), whereas the former caused 13.9% mortality at 100 µg/mL. Geranylacetone, in an antifeedant screening test, showed 53.1% against Oreochromis mossambicus within 24 h. The compound 1f showed high larvicidal activity against C. quinquefasciatus and was non-toxic to non-target aquatic species.

Chitosan is broadly used as a biological material since of its excellent biological activities. This work describes investigations of chitosan interaction with SARS-CoV-2, which is occupied by human respiratory epithelial cells through communication with the human angiotension-converting enzyme II (ACE2). The β-chitosan derivatives are synthesized and characterized by FT-IR, nuclear magnetic resonance (1H and 13C NMR), mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, TGA, DSC, and elemental analysis. The β-chitosan derivatives were screened for cytotoxic activity against the HepG2 and MCF-7 (breast) cancer cell lines. Compound 1h (GI50 0.02 µM) is moderately active against the HepG2 cancer cell line, and Compound 1c is highly active (GI50 0.01 µM) against the MCF-7 cancer cell line. In addition, chitosan derivatives (1a–1j) docking against the SARS coronavirus are found by in-silico docking analysis. The findings show that compound 1c exhibits notable inhibition ability compared with other compounds, with a binding energy value of −7.9 kcal/mol. Based on the molecular docking results, the chitosan analog is proposed to be an alternative antiviral agent for SARS-CoV2.

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Novel one-pot synthesis naphtho[2,3-g]phthalazine (1a–1k) of Mannich base derivatives can be achieved via grindstone chemistry using a Tel-Cu-NPs (telmisartan-copper nanoparticles) catalyst. This method offers efficient mild reaction conditions and high yields. Tyrosinase inhibitory activity was evaluated for all synthesized compounds, along with analysis of kinetic behavior and molecular docking studies. The synthesized compound, 1c was (IC50 = 11.5 µM) more active than kojic acid (IC50 = 78.0 µM). Lineweaver Burk plots were used to analyze the kinetic behavior of the most active compound 1c, it was reversible and competitive behavior. Compound 1c and kojic acid occurred in the presence of 2-hydroxyketone, which has the same inhibitory mechanism. The molecular docking of compound 1c and the control kojic acid were docked against 2Y9X protein via the Schrodinger Suite. The compound 1c showed a respectable dock score (−5.6 kcal/mol) compared to kojic acid with a dock score of (−5.2 kcal/mol) in the 2Y9X protein. Cytotoxicity activity was also evaluated by using HepG2 (liver), MCF-7 (breast), and HeLa (cervical) cancer cell lines, and high activity for 1c (GI50 = 0.01, 0.03, and 0.04 µM, respectively) against all cell lines was found compared to standard and other compounds. Therefore, this study succeeded in testing a few promising molecules as potential antityrosinase agents.

In this study, the synthesis of one-pot 10-phenyl-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-spiro [acridine-9,2′-indoline]-1,3,8-trione derivatives was achieved via a four-component cyclocondensation reaction, which was carried out in solvent-free conditions, and using p-toluenesulfonic acid (p-TSA) as a catalyst. The product was confirmed by FT-IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, mass spectra, and elemental analysis. Furthermore, the anticancer activity was screened for all compounds. Among these compounds, compound 1c was more effective (GI50 0.01 µm) against MCF-7 cancer cell lines than standard and other compounds. Therefore, the objective of this study was achieved with a few promising molecules having been demonstrated to be potential anticancer agents.

A new sequence of pyrazole derivatives (1–6) was synthesized from condensation technique under utilizing ultrasound irradiation. Synthesized compounds were characterized from IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, Mass and elemental analysis. Synthesized compounds (1–6) were screened for antimicrobial activity. Among the compounds 3 (MIC: 0.25 μg/mL) was exceedingly antibacterially active against gram negative bacteria of Escherichia coli and compound 4 (MIC: 0.25 μg/mL) was highly active against gram positive bacteria of Streptococcus epidermidis compared with standard Ciprofloxacin. Compound 2 (MIC: 1 μg/mL) was highly antifungal active against Aspergillus niger proportionate to Clotrimazole. Synthesized compounds (1–6) were screened for anti-inflammatory activity and the compound 2-((5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)(4-nitrophenyl)methyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (4) was better activity against anti-inflammatory when compared with standard drugs (Diclofenac sodium). Compounds (2, 3 and 4) are the most important molecules and hence the need to develop new drugs of antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory agents.

Objective: To explore the in vitro antimicrobial potential of Holigarna arnottiana (H. arnottiana) against human and shrimp pathogenic bacteria and use GC-MS analysis to elucidate its antimicrobial principles. Methods: In the present study, organic extract of H. arnottiana was examined for in vitro antimicrobial potency against five clinical human pathogens, seven species of human type culture pathogens, six pathogenic Vibrio strains isolated from moribund tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and seven type cultures (Microbial Type Culture Collection, MTCC) of prominent shrimp pathogens. Results: The extraction of H. arnottiana with ethyl acetate yielded bioactive crude extract that efficiently repressed the growth of all tested pathogens. Among the pathogens tested, shrimp pathogens were the most susceptible organisms while clinical pathogens were found to be a little resistant. The chemical constituents of the H. arnottiana were analysed by GC-MS which revealed the presence of major compounds such as 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-o1 (42.1%), 1-lodo-2-methylundecane (34.5%) and squalene (11.1%) which might have a functional role in the chemical defence against microbial invasion. Conclusions: Based on the finding it could be inferred that H. arnottiana would be a reliable source for developing shrimp and human bio-therapeutics in future.