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In food applications, undesirable conditions occur when appropriate conditions for primary and secondary cultures are not provided. Postbiotics have recently emerged as an alternatives to this issue. Postbiotics are bioactive substances produced by live microorganisms during fermentation that have positive effects on health. These substances include bioactive peptides, teichoic acid, B vitamins and organic acids. These complex compounds can provide significant benefits in the food and health sectors. This study evaluates current research on Lactobacillus spp. postbiotics that have been confirmed to be safe. Additionally, specific metabolites responsible for antimicrobial activity have been examined. Bioactive compounds responsible for preventing biofilm formation, and their antibacterial and antifungal activities have been assessed. Finally, the potential use of these postbiotics as biologically degradable alternatives to industrial disinfectants has been thoroughly investigated. The review discusses the effects of Lactobacillus spp postbiotics on food quality and safety, depending on their use in dairy products, meat products, fruits, vegetables and other foods, and explores the metabolites responsible for antagonistic activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-quorum sensing activities of S. oleraceus, T. scaturiginosum, T. bithynicum and L. tuberosus were investigated. T. scaturiginosum and T. bithynicum were effective in terms of antimicrobial activity. The highest antibiofilm inhibition was shown by 33.30% aqueous extract of S. oleraceus on P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853. While S. oleraceus aqueous extract showed 35.32% violacein inhibition, T. bithynicum had a zone diameter of 13 mm for quorum sensing inhibition. L. tuberosus ethanol extract was found remarkable with its 52.5% anti-swarming activity. The most effective plant in terms of antioxidant activity was determined as L. tuberosus. This value is IC50 4.36 mg/mL for DPPH and 67.64% for FTC activity. It has been shown that these edible plants may be suitable candidates for reducing microorganismal resistance and using them in the treatment of diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Bu çalışmada üç farklı konsantrasyonda iki farklı gıda koruyucusu [askorbik asit (100, 250, 500 ppm) ve potasyum sorbat (1500, 2000, 3000 ppm)] ve yenilebilir kaplama kullanılarak hazırlanan kaymakların çeşitli özellikleri incelenmiştir. Araştırmanın 1., 7., 14. ve 21. günlerinde kaymakların kimyasal, mikrobiyolojik ve duyusal analizleri yapılmıştır. Yapılan kimyasal analizlerde pH, titrasyon asitliği ve yağ analizlerinin ortalama sonuçları sırasıyla %5,99, %0,05 ve %65,3, peroksit ve TBA analizlerinin sonuçları ise 1,75 meq O2 / kg ve 0,14 mg malonaldehit/kg yağ olarak bulunmuştur. Mikrobiyolojik analizlerde ise TMAB, toplam maya-küf, lipolitik bakteri sayılarının ortalama sonuçları sırasıyla 2,30, 1,83 ve 2,35 log kob/g olarak belirlenmiştir. Duyusal değerlendirmede 6 panelistin görüşleri sonucunda tespit edilmiş olup görünüş, renk, koku, tat-aroma, kıvam ve genel kabul edilebilirlik kriterlerinin ortalama sonuçları sırasıyla 8,36, 8,06, 7,65, 7,46, 8,86 ve 7,86 olarak bulunmuş ve değerlendirme sonucunda kaymak örnekleri çok iyi ve mükemmel değerler almıştır. Yapılan bu çalışma ile elde edilen sonuçlar doğrultusunda kaymağın raf ömrünün duyusal kriterlerini koruyarak uzatıldığı belirlenmiştir.

Bulaşıcı hastalıklar yıllardan beri dünya çapında ölümlerin önde gelen nedenlerinden biridir. Özellikle çoklu ilaç direncine sahip Metisiline Dirençli Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) suşları, dünya çapında halk sağlığını tehdit eden en önemli unsurların başında gelir. Basidiomycetes grubu mantarlar umut verici bir antibakteriyel bileşik kaynağı olarak bilinmektedirler. Bu çalışmada Ramaria aurea (Schaeff.) Quél.'nın metanol ve etanol ekstraktlarının patojen standart mikroorganizmalara karşı antimikrobiyal ve klinik örneklerden izole edilen MRSA suşlarına karşı anti-MRSA aktivitesinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Antimikrobiyal aktiviteyi belirlemek için sıvı mikrodilüsyon metodu kullanılmıştır. Kullanılan suşlara ekstraktların 12.5-0.006 mg/ml arasındaki konsantrasyonları uygulanmıştır. Metanol ve etanol ekstraktlarının, standart bakteri suşlarına karşı 0.19-6.25 mg/ml aralığındaki dozlarda antibakteriyal aktiviteye sahip olduğu tespit edilirken, her iki ekstraktın da en etkili olduğu suşun 0.19 mg/ml dozla Bacillus cereus suşu olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca metanol ve etanol ekstraklarının her ikisinin de antifungal bir etkisi belirlenememiştir. Metanol ekstraktının çalışılan tüm MRSA suşlarına karşı 0.04-6.25 mg/ml aralığındaki dozlarda anti-MRSA aktivitesi gösterdiği belirlenirken, etanol ekstraktının bu suşların tamamına karşı 0.19-3.12 mg/ml aralığındaki dozlarda anti-MRSA aktivitesine sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak çalışılan Ramaria aurea ekstraklarının antibakteriyal ve anti-MRSA etkiye sahip olduğu belirlenmiş olup bu türün antimikrobiyal ajanların doğal bir kaynağı olabileceği ve farmakoloji endüstrisinde kullanılabileceği söylenebilir. Infectious diseases have been one of the leading causes of death worldwide for years. Especially multidrug-resistant Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains are among the most important threats to public health worldwide. Basidiomycetes group fungi are known as a promising source of antibacterial compounds. This study aimed to determine the antimicrobial activity of methanol and ethanol extracts of Ramaria aurea (Schaeff.) Quél. against pathogenic standard microorganisms and anti-MRSA activity against MRSA strains isolated from clinical samples. Broth microdilution method was used to determine the antimicrobial activity. Concentrations between 12.5-0.006 mg/ml of the extracts were applied to the strains used. While methanol and ethanol extracts were found to have antibacterial activity against standard bacterial strains at doses ranging from 0.19 to 6.25 mg/ml, the most effective strain of both extracts was Bacillus cereus at a dose of 0.19 mg/ml. In addition, no antifungal effect was determined for both methanol and ethanol extracts. While methanol extract was found to have anti-MRSA activity against all studied MRSA strains at doses ranging from 0.04 to 6.25 mg/ml, ethanol extract was found to have anti-MRSA activity against all these strains at doses ranging from 0.19 to 3.12 mg/ml. As a result, it was determined that the studied Ramaria aurea extracts had antibacterial and anti-MRSA activity, and it can be said that this species may be a natural source of antimicrobial agents and may be used in the pharmaceutical industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent research has focused on the methods for administration of medications in a controlled manner while minimizing side effects. Cross-linked hydrogels have wide application area as nanocarriers. There are many approaches for developing suitable methods to produce ideal particles. Advances in microtechnology have been considered as a solution to produce controlled drug delivery systems, however, it is limited due to the necessity for specialized laboratories. In this study, a simple method to produce antibiotic-loaded chitosan particles is proposed. Production was carried out with two different designs, a syringe-based flow focusing system (outer diameter of 1 mm, inner diameter of 120 µm) and microchannel with 250 µm width and 100 µm height fabricated with the computer numerical control (CNC). Sodium Triphosphate (TPP) was used as cross-linking agent for the production of particles and the effects of the concentration and flow rates on the particle formation was investigated. It has been observed that particles can be produced in a syringe-based system, but the resulting particles are not homogeneous. In the studies carried out with CNC microchannel, it was determined by SEM analysis that the obtained particles ranged in size from 39 to 771 nm, and it was seen that the CNC microchannel was more effective at low and equal flow rates (25 µl/min). It has been found that increasing the flow rate and concentration of chitosan increases the particle size. It was determined that Ampicillin loaded particles synthesized with the CNC microchannel exhibited high inhibition against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. These results show that the proposed approaches for the design of microsystems can be used in the formation of drug carriers without the need for specialized laboratories and expertise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Propolis, a natural resinous substance produced by bees, has long been known for its potential health benefits. This study aims to present a comprehensive bibliometric investigation, exploring the dynamicity, spatiotemporal trends, and emerging patterns in the scholarly discourse surrounding propolis research. The study tailed PRISMA guidelines and used MeSH databases and Scopus to retrieve relevant bibliographic data spanning 75 years. R-based Bibliometrix and VOSviewer applications were employed for data analysis. A noticeable increase in scholarly production was observed in the last two decades. Active participation in propolis research was identified from Brazil, China, and Türkiye. The multidimensional nature of propolis research was evident through the diversity of topics covered in highly impactful research and intellectual maps of information sources. Thematic evolution highlighted the dynamic nature of propolis research, with emerging areas of investigation and an enhanced understanding of its therapeutic applications. Five prominent themes emerged: "propolis," "oxidative stress," "honey," "beeswax," and "allergic contact dermatitis." Additionally, emerging themes included chronic kidney disease, COVID-19, and metabolomics. Mapping international cooperation and co-citation of authors demonstrated multiple research activities. The findings of this study hold implications for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, providing insights into the current landscape of propolis research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Propolis is a natural bee product used as a therapeutic agent for centuries. Propolis extracts are natural resources that attract the attention of scientists looking for new components due to the insufficiency of existing drugs. In current study, antiviral and antimicrobial activity of propolis water extracts prepared from three different raw propolis samples collected from Northeast of Türkiye (Ardahan, Rize, and Trabzon) were investigated. The total flavonoid contents (TFC) and total phenolic content (TPC) of the extracts were measured. It was determined that TPC and TFC ranged from 5.87±0.36 to 20.47±1.46 mg GAE g-1, and 0.48±0.04 to 2.10±0.22 mg QUE g-1, respectively. The antimicrobial activity of the extracts against 14 microorganisms (Bacillus cereus ATCC14579, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212, Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, Acinetobacter haemolyticus ATCC 19002, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 14028, Enterobacter aerogenes ATCC 13048, Mycobacterium smegmatis ATCC 607, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 13883, Chromobacterium violaceum ATCC 12472, Candida parapsilosis ATCC 22019, and Candida albicans ATCC 10231) and their effect against the Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm were investigated. Additionally, anti-quorum sensing and anti-swarming activities of the extracts were tested. The antiviral activity of the extracts was examined against Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) by MTT and qRT-PCR methods. The water extracts of propolis samples did not show antimicrobial, anti-swarming, anti-quorum sensing, and antiviral activities. However, extracts were found to have strong anti-biofilm activities. The results show that aquatic propolis extracts can be evaluated in the treatment of biofilms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Equisetum arvense L, also known as horsetail, is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine. Especially, it is used in the treatment of bleeding, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, urethritis, jaundice and hepatitis. In the study, the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extracts obtained from different solvents of E. arvense were investigated. Antimicrobial activity of E. arvense extracts was determined using the disc diffusion method. The antimicrobial activity was determined utilizing the pathogenic microorganisms Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Bacillus megaterium, Candida albicans and Candida glabrata. In the results obtained, it was determined that the ethanol extract of E. arvense at 500 µg concentration showed antimicrobial activity at different rates (14.3-28.0). Ethanol extract showed the highest antimicrobial activity against Candida glabrata (28.0 mm) at the same concentration. It was detected that the chloroform extract showed antimicrobial activity (7.3-10.6 mm) against the microorganisms used. The antioxidant activity of the aerial parts of E. arvense at different concentrations of methanol extract was determined according to the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazil radical scavenging capacity method. The highest radical scavenging capacity of the methanol extract was observed at a concentration of 10mg/mL (91.5%). The IC50 value of the methanol extract of E. arvense was calculated as 3.13 mg/mL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article discusses the use of propolis, a natural substance produced by bees, for preserving meat and cheese. The study explores different methods of incorporating propolis into packaging materials or directly onto the food to extend shelf life and inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. The research highlights the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of propolis and its potential as a natural preservative. Various studies are cited to support the effectiveness of propolis in preserving different types of meat and cheese. [Extracted from the article]

Edible films and coatings (YFK) which are indispensable for recycling and classified as bioavailable, are biopolymer materials. Numerous studies have been carried out on environmentally friendly (YFK). Many of these studies are related to the use of plant extracts in (YFK) Addition of plant extract to the said (YFK), antioxidant, antimicrobial, characterization (thickness, water vapor permeability, elongation at break (%E), tensile strength (TS), color, biodegradability, water solubility, absorbance-transmittance analysis, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)) and examination of homogeneous distribution (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) in edible films, scanning electron microscopy (SEM)) are performed to improve their properties. Unfortunately, the added plant extracts do not always show the expected effect. In this study, a total of 78 studies were analyzed using the keywords of plant extract, edible film, characterization, coating by examining Higher Education Thesis Center, Google Scholar, Web of Science databases. When the studies are examined, it is stated that the chemical structure of the plant extract and the dosage added to the film influence increasing the antioxidant activity. In determining the antimicrobial activity, it was stated that the analysis method affected the result. It is stated that other properties vary depending on the lipophilic and hydrophilic nature of the plant extract. As a result, our study contributes to researchers to develop different research topics. Moreover, it provides a fundamental resource for young researchers within the scope of characterization parameters of (YFK) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses a study on the antimicrobial effects of secondary metabolites produced by different bacteria, specifically Bacillus species. The study found that these metabolites were effective against various pathogenic bacteria and suggest potential applications in medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and the food industry. The study emphasizes the importance of exploring natural substances as alternatives to conventional antibiotics due to increasing antibiotic resistance. The document also provides a list of references that cover various aspects of the research conducted in this field, contributing to the development of next-generation pesticides and alternative antimicrobial agents. [Extracted from the article]

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Geranium tuberosum roots are consumed fresh in some areas of the countryside of Turkey. This study was conducted to scientifically validate the traditional use of the species. The enzyme inhibition effect and antimicrobial activity of the root and leaf parts of Geranium tuberosum were investigated using a methanol extract. The leaf extract had higher acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase activity than the root extract, while the root extract showed a stronger inhibitory effect on xanthine oxidase enzyme.. Also, the antifungal and antibacterial activities of the extracts were investigated using the hollow agar technique. It was observed that both extracts gave high antimicrobial activity on different bacterial strains. These results confirmed that Geranium tuberosum is a natural antibacterial, and has enzyme inhibitory potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mulberry leaves are emerging as a new potential source for edible films and coatings in the food industry. Due to their bioactive components, mulberry leaves can offer various health benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. Edible coatings and films based on mulberry leaves have the potential to enhance the quality and shelf life of food products while preserving their physical and sensory attributes. In this context, natural edible films and coatings can minimize food spoilage, enabling the production of fresh, healthy, and high-quality products in the food industry. Therefore, this study summarizes the nutritional composition, phytochemical, biological, and pharmacological properties of mulberry leaves, their general applications, and their use as edible coatings and films in the food industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this study, five previously unstudied different mosses (Gymnostomum aeruginosum Sm., Grimmia montana Bruch & Schimp., Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum (Hedw.) J.R.Spence & H.P.Ramsay, Hygroamblystegium humile (P.Beauv.) Vanderp. & Hedenäs, Brachythecium rivulare Schimp.) were gathered from the north-west districts of Ankara (Beypazarı, Güdül, Nallıhan) in order to investigate their potential antimicrobial and antifungal properties. In this research, the antimicrobial activities of moss samples were examined by using the disc diffusion (DD) and agar well diffusion (AWD) methods. This study investigated the antimicrobial and antifungal effects of moss extracts which were obtained through methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, acetone, and chloroform solvents on Candida albicans ATCC 10231 (fungus), Escherichia coli ATCC 35218 (gram-negative bacterium), and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 (gram-positive bacterium) using the disc diffusion (DD), agar well diffusion (AWD) and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) methods. The moss extracts have demonstrated antimicrobial properties against all microorganisms tested, with inhibition zones ranging from 7.0 to 14.0 mm for bacteria and 8.0 to 13.0 mm for yeast. Based on the results, the Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 strain was the microorganism most affected by several extracts from five different moss species. Furthermore, a significant finding of this research is that Grimmia montana Bruch & Schimp and Gymnostomum aeruginosum are more efficient than other studied moss species concerning their antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Additionally, both moss species present promising potential for further research in related areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: Tinospora cordifolia, often known as "Guduchi," has a variety of medicinal characteristics, including those that are anti-diabetic, antiinflammatory, anti-periodic, anti-arthritic, anti-oxidant, anti-allergic, and anti-stress. Drug development projects face significant obstacles because of the rapid rise in antimicrobial drug resistance in the world healthcare system and the introduction of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains. In order to combat the MDR infections isolated from patients' bodies, the current study was conducted to evaluate and investigate the antibacterial capabilities of Tinospora cordifolia. Methods: Using the agar well diffusion method, Tinospora cordifolia extracts (aqueous, chloroform, and ethanol) were tested for their antibacterial effectiveness against 30 MDR pathogens, and the 3-(4,5-dimethyl-thiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide assay was used to determine the minimal inhibitory concentration. To determine whether there were any medicinally useful and significant bioactive ingredients in the plant extract, phytochemical analysis was performed. Results: In comparison to the aqueous extract which had little effect, the antibacterial activity of ethanol and chloroform extracts exhibited a potential antimicrobial effect against most of the tested bacterial isolates. Phytochemical analysis of Tinospora cordifolia extract showed alkaloids, carbohydrates, phytosterols, saponins, tannins, proteins, flavonoids, and terpenoids. Conclusions: Our findings show that Tinospora cordifolia plays a potential role in combating the antimicrobial resistance of clinical isolates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bee bread, a product produced by lactic acid fermentation in pollen collected by bees from different plant sources, contains many bioactive components such as carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, organic acids, enzymes, vitamins, phenolics, and minerals. The composition of bee bread may vary depending on the pollen source and the geographical and climatic characteristics of the produced environment. Bee bread has various positive effects on health including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and probiotic properties thanks to its rich chemical composition. There is increasing awareness and interest of bee bread with the reported studies on its stated effects. From this point of view, it is aimed to evaluate the production of bee bread, some physical and chemical properties, effects on health, and potential for use as a food in this review. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Helichrysum arenarium (L.) Moench subsp. aucheri is a herbaceous perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae. This plant has biological activities such as antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiproliferative, antioxidant, and antiradical. In this study, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of methanol and ethanol extracts of aerial parts of H. arenarium subsp. aucheri were investigated. To determine the antimicrobial activity pathogenic microorganisms Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus megaterium, Candida glabrata, Candida albicans and Trichophyton sp. Antioxidant activity was determined with total antioxidant value (TAS), total oxidant value (TOS) and 2.2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazil (DPPH) radical scavenging capacity. In the results obtained, it was determined that the methanol extract had an antimicrobial effect (9.3 mm) only against C. albicans. It was found that the ethanol extract showed antimicrobial activity at different rates (8.8-20.4 mm) against S. aureus, B. megaterium, C. glabrata, C. albicans and Trichophyton sp. The TAS value of the methanol extract was 3.00 mmol, and the TAS value of the ethanol extract was 3.15 mmol. The TOS value of the methanol extract of the same species was calculated as 6.81 µmol, and the TOS value of the ethanol extract was calculated as 12.64 µmol. The DPPH radical scavenging effects of extracts of goldengrass was found to increase depend on concentrations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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M. neglecta çok yıllık otsu bir bitkidir ve Malvaceae familyasında yer almaktadır. Bu bitki ülkemizde her türlü toprakta kendiliğinden yetişir ve taze sürgünleri ile yaprakları sebze olarak tüketilir. Bu çalışmada M. neglecta toprak üstü kısımlarının su, etanol ve metanol ekstraktlarının antiradikal, antimikrobiyal, antikanser ve fitokimyasal içerikleri incelenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, M. neglecta toprak üstü kısımlarının yüksek antiradikal, antimikrobiyal, antikanser aktiviteye ve fitokimyasal içeriğe sahip olduğu anlaşılmıştır.

Nanotechnology has a wide study field including organic and/or inorganic particles smaller than 100 nanometers and all kinds of technological studies developed using these particles. In the production of nanoparticles, top-down approaches in which macro-sized materials were reduced to nano-sizes and bottom-up approaches in which atoms / molecules were increased to nano-sizes by different chemical reactions, are used. Currently, nanoparticles produced by top-down approaches might be used in many industries such as food industry, water treatment systems, cosmetics, and medicine. Microorganisms that tend to move, adhere, and colonize a solid surface, cause the formation of microbial biofilm on these surfaces. Microbial biofilms show high resistance to traditional antimicrobial applications in industrial environments especially where food is processed, water piping systems, biological tissues and medical implants. Therefore, the requirement has emerged to make not only the surfaces in direct contact with people, but also the surfaces in contact with food, to be resistant to microorganisms by different antimicrobial coating techniques. In this review, it is aimed to give information about the production methods of nanomaterials, different antimicrobial surface-coating techniques, the mechanism of antimicrobial nanoparticles on microorganisms and potential applications of antimicrobial surfaces.

Royal jelly, secreted from the hypopharyngeal and mandibular glands of worker honeybees, is a natural beekeeping product with a whitish colour, distinctive odour, sour-sweet taste, and viscous structure. It has a high nutritional value because it contains various carbohydrates, proteins, essential amino acids, lipids, fatty acids, B group vitamins, vitamins A, C, D, and E, and minerals such as potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, and phenolic compounds. It has antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer, and antihypertensive effects and many positive effects on the immune, nervous, and digestive systems because of its rich bioactive contents. For this reason, its consumption is preferred by society as a supplementary food and can be consumed directly in the form of royal jelly or honey, pollen, or propolis mixtures. This study was carried out to review information about some physical, sensorial, and chemical properties of royal jelly, its effects on health, and its consumption as a food. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: The purpose of this present study was to make a chemical analysis of the composition of essential oil obtained from sweetgum balsam and to examine its antimicrobial, anticholinesterase, α-glucosidase inhibition, and antioxidant activities. Methods: The essential oil obtained by the hydrodistillation method was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry systems. The antimicrobial activities of the essential oil were evaluated by disc diffusion and resazurin microplate methods, the anticholinesterase effect was determined by using in vitro AChE and BChE enzymes inhibition assays, and the antioxidant effect was evaluated by ABTS and CUPRAC methods. Results: The main components of the essential oil were determined as styrene (92.6%) and α-pinene (2.2%). The essential oil showed weak antimicrobial activity against K. pneumoniae, S. epidermidis but strong antimicrobial activity against A. baumannii, C. glabrata. It showed moderate inhibitory activity to AChE and BChE enzymes, and IC50 values were calculated as 36.5 µg/mL and 69.5 µg/mL, respectively. It also showed low inhibition of α-glucosidase (IC50 value was 637.2 µg/mL) and a similar antioxidant effect in the CUPRAC and ABTS method (A0.5 value was 637.2 µg/mL and IC50 value was 632.2 µg/mL, respectively). Conclusion: Styrax Liquidus essential oil can be considered a natural antimicrobial agent due to its strong antimicrobial activity capacity against A. baumannii and C. glabrata strains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Polypropylene fabrics are one of the most preferred products for outdoor textiles. With the risks posed by the pandemic in the last year, outdoor textiles are expected to have some additional features such as antibacterial, antivirus, antimildew properties. Antimicrobial finishing and water repellency treatment may be applied consecutively on polypropylene fabrics. This research aims to investigate the effect of sequential finishing process by applying of different antimicrobial chemical ratio (0, 5 and 10 g/l) and fluorocarbon-based water repelling substance (0, 30 and 50 g/l) on antimicrobial efficiency and water repellency grades of outdoor fabrics. According to the results of statistical analyses, it was determined that antimicrobial efficiency against S. aureus and C. albicans was statistically influenced from process type at significance level of 0.05, while antimicrobial efficiency against E.coli microorganism was not statistically influenced from process type. Antimicrobial activity of outdoor samples was more satisfying against S. aureus microorganism. Water repellency results generally improved as the applied amount of water repellent substance increased for the fabrics treated with the same amount of antimicrobial substance.

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Objective: S.paucimobilis which rarely causes nosocomial infections is Gram negative, aerobic, oxidase and catalase positive, non-fermentative bacillus. This is organism ubiquitous in natural environment (especially in water and soil) and hospital environment. In this study, the determination of the antibiotic susceptibility of S.paucimobilis strains isolated as an infectious agent in 2014-2020 was aimed. Methods: S.paucimobilis strains isolated from various clinical specimens between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2020 was investigated retrospectively. Bacteria were identified with MALDI-TOF-MS (BiomerieuxInc., France) system. Antibiotic sensitivities of the strains were performed with Vitek 2 automated system. Results: Total of 32 S.paucimobilis strains isolated from 12 blood, 6 wound/tissue, 5 urine, 4 tracheal aspirates, 2 catheter, 1 sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage and 1 joint fluid were analyzed. When the susceptibility results of the strains were determined piperacillin-tazobaktam 90.6%, ceftazidim 68.8%, meropenem 84.4%, amikacin 96.9%, gentamicin 90.6%, Ciprofloxacin 68.8% and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 75%, respectively. Conclusion: It has been concluded that piperacillin-tazobaktam, amikacin and gentamicin are good treatment alternatives for S.paucimobilis infections in our study. In addition, as with other non-fermentative microorganism, it should be considered that increase in resistance rates reaches higher rates, there may be problems in the treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Son yıllarda gıda kaynakları dünya nüfusu ve ekolojik problemlerin artışına bağlı olarak büyük bir hızla tükenmektedir. Bu nedenle gıdaların üretilmesi kadar korunması ve dayanıklılığının geliştirilmesi de büyük önem taşımaktadır. Özellikle et ve balık ürünleri hassas gıdalar olduklarından uygun olmayan depolama koşulları altında çok çabuk bozulabilmektedir. Taze veya işlenmiş et ve balık ürünlerinde, depolama süresince biyokimyasal ve mikrobiyal bozulmaların bir sonucu olarak çeşitli kalite kayıpları meydana gelebilmektedir. Et ve balık ürünlerinde arzu edilen duyusal özelliklerin korunması, biyolojik, kimyasal ve mikrobiyolojik bozulmaların geciktirilmesi amacıyla kullanılan ambalajlama yöntemleri arasında ilgi çekici bir yaklaşım olarak yenilebilir film ve kaplama uygulamaları dikkat çekmektedir. Protein, lipit veya polisakkarit gibi doğal kaynaklardan elde edilen, çevre dostu ve biyolojik olarak parçalanabilir materyallerin kullanıldığı yenilebilir film ve kaplamalar düşük maliyetli ve kolay uygulanabilir olması nedeniyle ön plana çıkmaktadır. Ayrıca yenilebilir film ve kaplamalar antimikrobiyaller, antioksidanlar ve lezzet arttırıcı maddeler gibi aktif bileşenler için taşıyıcı olarak hareket edebilmektedir. Aktif bileşenleri içeren yenilebilir film ve kaplamalar, et ve balık ürünlerinin muhafaza edilmesi için uygundur. Söz konusu ambalajlama yöntemi nem kaybını engelleyerek, mikrobiyolojik bozulmaları geciktirerek ve patojen mikroorganizmaların üremesini kısıtlayarak, lipit, protein ve pigment oksidasyonunu yavaşlatarak ve ürünlerin duyusal özellikler açısından kabul edilebilirliğini uzatarak et ve balık ürünlerinin depolama süresini uzatmayı hedeflemektedir. Bu derlemede aktif bileşenler ile zenginleştirilmiş yenilebilir film ve kaplamaların et, balık ve türev ürünlerine uygulanması ve depolama süresince bu ürünlerde meydana gelebilecek mikrobiyal ve oksidatif bozulmalara ve duyusal kalite kayıplarına karşı gösterdiği koruyucu etki hakkında bilgi verilmiştir.

Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd known as turkey tail, is a medicinal mushroom belonging to the Polyporaceae. Although the consumption and commercial sale of this mushroom in our country is new, it has been used for centuries as a medicine in some countries, especially in China. In this study, it was aimed to determine the antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of ethanol and methanol extracts of T. versicolor. Its antimicrobial effects were determined by disk diffusion and microdilution method using pathogenic microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus megaterium, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans and Trichophyton sp. Total antioxidant level, total oxidant level and DPPH radical scavenging capacity were detected for the antioxidant activity of the mushroom. According to the results obtained, it was seen that these extracts inhibit the growth of microorganisms at different rates (10-21 mm) according to the disk diffusion method. The minimal inhibitory concentrations of T. versicolor against microorganisms used were determined to be between 62.5-250 µg/mL. The TAS and TOS values of the methanol extract were 0.72 mmol Trolox Equiv./L and 18.39, respectively, the TAS and TOS values of the ethanol extract were detected 0.88 mmol Trolox Equiv./L and 16.71 µmol H2O2 Equiv./L, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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