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Original article
Glenn L. Sia Su1,*, Peter Daniel M. David1, Luigi Aimes U. Tan1, Maria Lilibeth L. Sia Su2, Mary Ann C. Sison3,Elena M. Ragragio1,Erna C. Arollado4, and Teressita De Guzman3
Affiliation:-
1Biology Department, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila
2College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
3Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
4Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Institute of Health, University of the Philippines Manila
Author’s contributions: - Author 1 contributed towards concepts, design, literature survey, data acquisition, manuscript editing and preparation.
Author 2 & 3 contributed towards concepts, design, literature survey, data acquisition,
Author 4, 5 & 6 contributed in design, data acquisition and analysis.
Author 7 & 8 contributed towards literature survey, data acquisition and analysis
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
University of the Philippines Manila
Corresponding author:-
Glenn L. Sia Su, Ph.D.,
Biology Department, University of the Philippines Manila;
Email: glss76@yahoo.com
siasug@gmail.com
Abstract:
The phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of crude ethanolic fruit extracts of Capsicum frutescens Linn. were assessed against four species of microorganisms (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Alternaria alternate) using the disc diffusion assay. Results showed that the crude ethanolic fruit extracts of Capsicum frutescens Linn. contain glycosides, reducing substances, flavonoids, and alkaloids. Likewise, the microorganisms Staphylococcus aureus and Aspergillus fumigatus were susceptible to the crude fruit extract, particularly at increasing concentrations. These results show that the crude fruit extract of the Capsicum frutescens Linn. may prove useful in inhibiting bacteria and fungi.
Key words: Antibacterial; Antifungal; Medicinal plants; Phytochemical.
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Article citation:-
Glenn L. Sia Su,Peter Daniel M. David, Luigi Aimes U. Tan, Maria Lilibeth L. Sia Su, Mary Ann C. Sison,Elena M. Ragragio et al. Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of Capsicum frutescens Linn. crude fruit extract on selected microorganisms. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 December 37(37): 1922-1926. Available at www.jpbms.info.
Competing interest / Conflict of interest
The author(s) have no competing interests for financial support, publication of this research, patents and royalties through this collaborative research. All authors were equally involved in discussed research work. There is no financial conflict with the subject matter discussed in the manuscript.
Source of support: Nil
Copyright © 2013 Glenn L. Sia Su,Peter Daniel M. David, Luigi Aimes U. Tan, Maria Lilibeth L. Sia Su, Mary Ann C. Sison,Elena M. Ragragio et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Review article
Singh Mamta1,Singhal Udita2, Bhasin GK2, Panday Rajesh3 ,Aggarwal SK4,*
Affiliation:-
1Senior Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, PDM Dental College and Research Institute, Bahadurgarh (Haryana), India
2Senior Lecturer, Department of Pathology, PDM Dental College and Research Institute, Bahadurgarh (Haryana), India
3Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, M. M. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala (Haryana), India
4Professor, Department of Biochemistry, M. M. Medical College and Hospital, M. M. University, Kumarhatti, Solan (H.P.), India
Author’s contributions: - All the authors contributed equally to this paper
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
PDM Dental College and Research Institute, Bahadurgarh (Haryana), India
M. M. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala (Haryana), India
M. M. Medical College and Hospital, M. M. University, Kumarhatti, Solan (H.P.),India
Corresponding author:-
Dr S.K. Aggarwal.
Professor, Department of Biochemistry,
M. M. Medical College and Hospital, M. M. University,Kumarhatti, Solan (H.P.) India.
Contact no:- +91-9896871470
Abstract:
The biological fluid present in the oral cavity contains secretions from major and minor salivary glands, cellular material and food debris. The oral fluid is supplemented with several constituents that originate from blood, from intact or destroyed mucosal and immune cells, and from intact or destroyed oral microflora that result in a complex mixture of a variety of molecules. It is generally accepted that the fluid present in the oral cavity (whole saliva) is of paramount importance for the maintenance of oral health. Saliva is known to perform multiple functions due to the presence of large number of inorganic and organic components. The functions of the salivary components have been categorized as food and speech related, teeth related, protective and wound healing by growth factors. In addition to the above mentioned functions, saliva is known to play an important role in acquired pellicle formation on tooth surfaces, crystal growth homeostasis, bacterial adhesion, plaque formation and maintaining the mucosal integrity of oral and upper gastrointestinal mucosal surfaces. Moreover, it participates in physico-chemical and antimicrobial defense mechanisms.
Key words: Enzymes; Immunity; Mucin; Saliva and Teeth.
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Article citation:-
Singh Mamta,Singhal Udita,Bhasin GK,Panday Rajesh,Aggarwal SK. Oral fluid: Biochemical composition and functions: A review. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 December 37(37): 1932-1941. Available at www.jpbms.info.
Competing interest / Conflict of interest
The author(s) have no competing interests for financial support, publication of this research, patents and royalties through this collaborative research. All authors were equally involved in discussed research work. There is no financial conflict with the subject matter discussed in the manuscript
Source of support: Nil
Copyright © 2013. Singh Mamta,Singhal Udita,Panday Rajesh,Aggarwal SK. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.