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Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Mycobacterial and Anti-Fungal Properties of Punica granatum as Natural Dye

Pınar Güner(BALIKESİR ÜNİVERSİTESİ, FEN-EDEBİYAT FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0001-6922-7009
Tülin Aşkun(BALIKESİR ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-2700-1965
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2023-06-26
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The anti-mycobacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties of pomegranate could be significant in developing a model for drug design.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: This study aimed to determine the anti-mycobacterial, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal effects of dry/fresh pomegranate peel ethanol/methanol extracts, and the dyeing performance and antimicrobial effects of dyed fabric samples with pomegranate peel ethanol extract.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: Anti-mycobacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Ra/H37Rv and two-clinical M. tuberculosis strains, and anti-bacterial activity against eight bacteria (Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, Proteus vulgaris, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) and anti-fungal activity against five fungal pathogens (Candida albicans, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ochraceus, Aspergillus niger, Fusarium proliferatum) were determined by microplate assay.
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Conclusion & Impact:The anti-mycobacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties of pomegranate could be significant in developing a model for drug design.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Anti-microbial activity · Coloring Properties · Natural Dye

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Objective: This study aimed to determine the anti-mycobacterial, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal effects of dry/fresh pomegranate peel ethanol/methanol extracts, and the dyeing performance and antimicrobial effects of dyed fabric samples with pomegranate peel ethanol extract. Materials and Methods: Anti-mycobacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Ra/H37Rv and two-clinical M. tuberculosis strains, and anti-bacterial activity against eight bacteria (Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, Proteus vulgaris, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) and anti-fungal activity against five fungal pathogens (Candida albicans, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ochraceus, Aspergillus niger, Fusarium proliferatum) were determined by microplate assay. The anti-microbial activity of dyed fabric samples (30/ 1 Rib and single jersey 100% cotton) as well as their coloring properties, were investigated using the parallel streak method (AATCC 147). Results: Extracts showed the anti-mycobacterial efficacy between MIC 7.81-31.25 𝜇g/ml and MBC 31.25-250 𝜇g/ml, respectively against four strains of M. tuberculosis. Also, each extract showed anti-bacterial activity between MIC 0.97-62.50 𝜇g/ml and MBC 7.81-250 𝜇g/ml and anti-fungal activity between MIC 31.25-125 𝜇g/ml and MBC 125-250 𝜇g/ml. While control and mordanting of fabric samples did not show any inhibition zones, significant anti-microbial activity against S. aureus was obtained after dyeing using dry peel on fabric samples without mordant. Conclusion: These findings provide valuable information for future applications of natural dyes in textiles. The anti-mycobacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties of pomegranate could be significant in developing a model for drug design.

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Güner, P., Aşkun, T. (2023). Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Mycobacterial and Anti-Fungal Properties of Punica granatum as Natural Dye. European Journal of Biology, Volume: 82 Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.26650/EurJBiol.2023.1239283

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