Rosaceae Honey: Antimicrobial Activity and Prebiotic Properties
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 298 - 298
Published: March 13, 2025
Background:
Flowering
members
of
the
globally
diffused
Rosaceae
family
include
popular
plants,
such
as
apple,
almond,
and
cherry,
which
play
a
fundamental
role
honeybee
nectariferous
polleniferous
agents.
Through
production
honey,
these
plants
can
also
an
indirect
in
prevention
treatment
many
diseases,
including
infections,
fighting
occurrence
resistant
microorganisms,
concurrently
stimulating
growth
beneficial
bacteria.
Objectives:
This
study
focused
on
effect
some
plants’
hawthorn,
raspberry,
against
pathogens
Acinetobacter
baumannii,
Escherichia
coli,
Klebsiella
pneumoniae,
Listeria
monocytogenes,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Staphylococcus
aureus.
Results:
Results
demonstrated
honey’s
ability
to
impair
swimming
motility.
A
crystal
violet
test
indicated
that
honey
could
inhibit
formation
stabilization
biofilms,
with
inhibition
rates
up
59.43%
for
immature
biofilms
(showed
by
apple
A.
baumannii)
39.95%
sessile
bacterial
cells
mature
(when
we
used
cherry
S.
aureus).
In
3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium
bromide,
were
most
effective
inhibiting
cell
metabolism
both
(56.47%
vs.
K.
pneumoniae)
(54.36%
baumannii).
Honey
stimulated
Lactobacillus
bulgaricus,
Lacticaseibacillus
casei
Shirota,
gasseri,
plantarum,
rhamnosus;
almond
significantly
increased
vitro
adhesion
capacity
L.
bulgaricus
Shirota.
Tests
probiotic
supernatants
biofilm
pathogens.
Conclusions:
Our
results
encourage
further
studies
assess
potential
application
food
preservation
health
field,
it
fight
antimicrobial
resistance
clinical
pathogens,
potentially
enhance
host’s
gut
wellness.
The
use
nanotechnological
biotechnological
approaches
be
suggested
too.
Language: Английский
Characterization of the Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus Species in an Exercise Facility in Central Kentucky, USA
Hygiene,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 2 - 2
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
The
spread
of
methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MRSA)
in
community
settings,
including
fitness/exercise
centers,
remains
relevant
for
public
health.
MRSA,
a
cause
severe
infections
some,
can
be
transmitted
through
shared
equipment
and
skin
contact.
Understanding
its
prevalence
the
frequency
antibiotic
resistance
such
environments
useful
informing
hygiene
intervention
strategies.
For
investigating,
multiple
environmental
swabs
were
collected
from
14
different
sites
within
fitness
facility,
locker
rooms.
Samples
characterizing
staphylococci
(including
MRSA),
E.
coli,
carbapenem-resistant
Enterobacterales
(CRE).
Isolated
colonies
identified
biochemically
evaluated
resistance.
Logistic
regression
was
applied
to
assess
risk
across
surfaces.
Among
42
samples,
highest
spp.
on
room
S.
prevalent
floors
benches.
Non-S.
species,
as
saprophyticus
haemolyticus,
common.
Resistance
oxacillin
penicillin
widespread,
particularly
among
non-S.
species.
coli
detected
once,
CRE
not
detected.
Fitness
center
surfaces
harbor
staphylococci,
MRSA.
results
obtained
corroborate
other
studies
finding
notable
Hygiene
improvements,
personal
actions,
are
essential
reducing
transmission
risks.
Language: Английский
Brazilian Organic Honeydew Reduces In Vitro and In Vivo Periodontal Disease-Related Subgingival Biofilm
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 997 - 997
Published: March 14, 2025
We
investigated
the
antimicrobial
properties
and
effects
on
bone
resorption
of
Brazilian
organic
honeydew
(OHD)
from
Bracatinga
tree
(Mimosa
scabrella
Benth.),
a
rare
honey
certified
with
Denomination
Origin,
using
periodontal
disease
model.
Antibiofilm
activity
was
assessed
subgingival
biofilm
adhered
to
Calgary
device.
Biofilms
were
treated
OHD,
chlorhexidine
(0.12%),
or
vehicle
twice
daily
for
1
min
starting
day
3,
at
concentrations
2×
10×
minimum
inhibitory
concentration
(MIC).
employed
ligature-induced
chronic
model
challenged
it
Porphyromonas
gingivalis
in
C57BL/6
mice.
The
chemical
profile
OHD
analyzed
LC-ESI-IT-MS/MS.
Results
evaluated
by
measuring
loss
microbial
composition
ligature
through
DNA-DNA
hybridization.
demonstrated
significant
against
P.
(MIC
4%,
MBC
6%)
reduced
viability
80%
vitro.
In
vivo,
decreased
populations
associated
disease.
Chemical
analysis
identified
seven
compounds
including
five
flavonoids
two
lignans.
This
Atlantic
Forest
exhibits
strong
potential
as
functional
food
oral
health,
offering
promising
alternative
control
prevention
Language: Английский
Selected honey as a multifaceted antimicrobial agent: review of compounds, mechanisms, and research challenges
Future Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: April 28, 2025
Honey,
derived
from
floral
nectar,
has
been
valued
for
its
nutritional
and
therapeutic
properties,
with
recent
studies
emphasizing
broad-spectrum
antimicrobial
potential,
especially
against
resistance
(AMR).
Honey's
activity
stems
unique
composition,
including
high
sugar
content,
low
pH,
bioactive
compounds
like
hydrogen
peroxide,
methylglyoxal
(MGO),
phenolic
compounds.
Distinct
honey
types,
such
as
Manuka,
Sidr,
Tualang,
demonstrate
varying
effects
based
on
their
botanical
geographical
origins.
Manuka
honey,
rich
in
MGO,
is
notably
effective
multidrug-resistant
pathogens,
while
Sidr
heather
honeys
excel
biofilm
inhibition
antioxidative
properties.
Bioactive
components,
phenolics,
flavonoids,
enzymes,
peptides,
disrupt
microbial
membranes,
inhibit
metabolic
pathways,
induce
oxidative
stress.
Advanced
analytical
techniques
HPLC
GC-MS
have
identified
these
compounds,
though
gaps
remain
understanding
secondary
metabolites
synergistic
actions.
This
review
highlights
honey's
potential
a
sustainable
resource,
the
need
standardization,
clinical
validation,
interdisciplinary
research.
Honey
represents
promising
solution
to
AMR
offers
opportunities
integration
into
modern
medicine
healthcare
strategies.
Language: Английский