Polymers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1), P. 7 - 7
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Methyl gallate (MG), a natural phenolic compound, exhibits in vitro synergistic activity with amoxicillin (Amox) against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), global health concern. This study developed electrospun nanofibers incorporating MG and Amox into poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/chitosan (CS) blend to target both methicillin-susceptible S. (MSSA) MRSA. The formulation was optimized, the impact of acetic acid on antibacterial evaluated using agar disc diffusion. final fabricated characterized SEM, FTIR, DSC, swelling, release behavior analyses understand its efficacy. Results revealed that eliminated activity, but (64 mg/mL) (2.5 were successfully incorporated PVA/CS solution prepared deionized water. resulting nanofiber mats featured nanoscale fibers (126 ± 45 nm) micron-oval beads. Despite synergism, MG/Amox/PVA/CS showed no significant improvement over or alone MRSA, likely due their physicochemical properties. FTIR DSC results confirmed molecular interactions between active compounds polymer matrix, which may cause minimal swelling low drug at 24 h. offers insights potential MG/Amox-loaded for anti-MRSA material development.
Language: Английский