Antagonistic effect and bacteriocinogenic activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria isolated from Sorghum bicolor-based ‘ogi’ on food borne bacterial pathogens from cabbage

1Orji, J. O., 1Amaobi, C. B., 1*Moses I. B., 2Uzoh, C. V., and 2Emioye, A. A.
1Department of Applied Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria 2Department of Biology/Microbiology/Biotechnology, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria *Correspondence to: ben_iyke70@yahoo.com; +2348134136233

Abstract:

Background: Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are important organisms recognized for fermentative ability as well as health and nutritional benefits. A large number of bacteriocins from LAB have been characterized and a number of studies have indicated the potential usefulness of bacteriocin in food preservative. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antagonistic effects and bacteriocinogenic activity of LAB isolated from Sorghum bicolor-based ‘ogi’ against selected food borne bacteria from cabbage samples.
Methodology: Five samples of Sorghum bicolor-based ‘ogi’ and 5 samples of suspected infected cabbage heads were randomly collected using sterile water proof material from Abakpa main market, Abakaliki, and processed at the Applied Microbiology Laboratory of Ebonyi State University, for isolation of LAB and food borne pathogen by conventional culture and biochemical identification tests. Antagonistic effects of LAB and its bacteriocinogenic activity were determined by agar well diffusion test.
Results: Three different Lactobacillus species designated A, B, and C, were isolated from the Sorghum bicolor-based ‘ogi’ and 5 bacterial species were isolated from cabbage heads; Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella, and Shigella species. The Lactobacillus species had inhibitory effect against S. aureus, E. coli, and Shigella species with inhibition zone diameters (IZD) of 19 mm, 10 mm, and 10 mm respectively. The crude bacteriocin extracts from the Lactobacillus species showed higher inhibitory activity against tested bacterial isolates at 10-1 (0.1ml) than at 10-2 dilution (0.01ml), and the inhibitory activity was higher at pH 2 than pH 6 and 7, with no activity at pH 8.

Conclusion: This study showed that LAB and its extracted bacteriocin demonstrated in vitro inhibitory activity against food borne pathogens isolated from cabbage heads. There is the need to further characterize the active components of the bacteriocin for possible commercial use as preservatives and potential source of new antimicrobial agent.

Keywords: Lactic acid bacteria, bacteriocin, cabbage, fermented food, ‘ogi’
Received June 25, 2019; Revised October 18, 2019; Accepted October 19, 2019
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Effet antagonistes et activité bactériocinogène de bactéries de l’acide lactique isolées à partir d’un «ogi» à base de sorgho bicolore sur des agents pathogènes bactériens d’origine alimentaire issus du chou
1Orji, J. O., 1Amaobi, C. B., 1*Moses I. B., 2Uzoh, C. V., et 2Emioye, A. A.
1Département de microbiologie appliquée, Faculté des sciences, Université Ebonyi State, Abakaliki, Nigéria 2Département de Biologie/Microbiologie/Biotechnologie, Université fédérale Alex Ekwueme, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, État Ebonyi, Nigéria *Correspondance à: ben_iyke70@yahoo.com; +2348134136233

Abstrait:

Contexte: Les bactéries de l’acide lactique (LAB) sont des organismes importants reconnus pour leur aptitude à la fermentation ainsi que pour leurs bienfaits nutritionnels et de santé. Un grand nombre de bactériocines de LAB ont été caractérisées et un certain nombre d’études ont indiqué l’utilité potentielle de la bactériocine dans un conservateur alimentaire. L’objectif de cette étude était d’évaluer les effets antagonistes et l’activité bactériocinogène du LAB isolé de «ogi» à base de Sorghum bicolor sur certaines bactéries d’origine alimentaire prélevées dans des échantillons de chou. Méthodologie: Cinq échantillons d’ogi à base de Sorghum bicolor et 5 échantillons de têtes de choux présumées infectées ont été prélevés au hasard à l’aide d’un matériau imperméable à l’eau stérile provenant du marché principal d’Abakpa, à Abakaliki, et traités au laboratoire de microbiologie appliquée d’Ebonyi State University pour l’isolement de LAB et agent pathogène d’origine alimentaire par culture conventionnelle et tests d’identification biochimiques. Les effets antagonistes de LAB et son activité bactériocinogène ont été déterminés par un test de diffusion sur gélose. Résultats: Trois espèces différentes de Lactobacillus désignées par A, B et C ont été isolées à partir du «ogi» à base de Sorghum bicolor et 5 espèces bactériennes ont été isolées à partir de têtes de chou; Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, espèces de Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella et Shigella. Les espèces de Lactobacillus avaient un effet inhibiteur contre les espèces de S. aureus, E. coli et Shigella avec des diamètres de zone d’inhibition (IZD) de 19 mm, 10 mm et 10 mm respectivement. Les extraits de bactériocine bruts de l’espèce Lactobacillus ont montré une activité inhibitrice plus élevée contre les isolats bactériens testés à 10-1 (0,1 ml) qu’à une dilution de 10-2 (0,01 ml), et l’activité inhibitrice était supérieure à pH 2 à pH 6 et à 7, sans activité à pH 8. Conclusion: cette étude a montré que le LAB et sa bactériocine extraite ont démontré une activité inhibitrice in vitro contre les agents pathogènes d’origine alimentaire isolés de la tête du chou. Il est nécessaire de mieux caractériser les composants actifs de la bactériocine pour une utilisation commerciale éventuelle en tant que conservateurs et source potentielle de nouvel agent antimicrobien.

Bacteriocinogenic activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria Afr. J. Clin. Exper. Microbiol. 2020; 21 (1): 45-52

Mots-clés: Bactéries lactiques, bactériocine, chou, aliment fermenté, ‘ogi’

Antagonistic effect and bacteriocinogenic activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria isolated from Sorghum bicolor-based ‘ogi’ on food borne bacterial pathogens from cabbage

 

In vitro and in vivo antimicrobial activity of partially purified enterocin produced by Enterococcus faecalis and its application in wound healing

O.M. David, M.O. Alese, D.M. Komolafe, I.J. Adejare, O.O. Alese, A.E. Omonisi

 

Abstract

Background: The recent global upsurge in antibiotic resistance among bacteria associated with wounds has contributed to high treatment failures in wound management. Enterocin are produced by enterococci and has been reported to inhibit the growth of many bacteria including those associated with wound infections.

Objectives: In this study, antibacterial and physico-chemical properties of partially purified enterocin (PPE) from Enterococcus faecalis was determined. Also, the possible application of the enterocin in wound management was evaluated.

Materials and Methods: Eight different enterocin were tested and that with highest antibacterial (E3) was partially purified using standard methods. The molecular weight of the PPE was determined by sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis after which the in vitro anti-Staphylococcus aureus potential of the PPE was determined.

Results: Enterocin (E3) was effective against Staphylococcus aureusKlebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter cloacaListeria monocytogenes and Proteus vulgaris. The activity of the E3 was very prominent at pH of 4 and 8. The molecular size of the isolated enterocin was 5.5 KDa. The photomicrograph of the skin tissue of the skin treated with partially purified enterocin for day 7showed epidermis covered by atrophic stratified squamous epithelium. A synergistic interaction was noticed when Eusol was used with the enterocin.

Conclusions: From this study, enterocin from E. faecalis has a low molecular weight and inhibited bacteria isolates from wound and also aids physiological healing of wound.The antibacterial potency of this bacteriocin indicates that it is an alternative therapeutic agent that can be employed in wound care and management.

Keywords: Enterocin, Enterococcus faecalis, wounds, bacteriocin, Staphylococcus aureus, skin

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In vitro and in vivo antimicrobial activity of partially purified enterocin produced by Enterococcus faecalis and its application in wound healing