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Optimal methods for evaluating antimicrobial activities from plant extracts.

Mukhrizah Othman1, Hwei San Loh, Christophe Wiart

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Area of Science:

  • Phytochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Interest in plant-derived antimicrobial agents is increasing.
  • Lack of standardized methods hinders comparison of antimicrobial activity results.
  • Need for reproducible assays to evaluate plant extracts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify optimal methods for consistent quantitative antimicrobial results from plant extracts.
  • To compare the reproducibility of different antimicrobial assay techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated three agar-based assays: pour plate disc diffusion (PPDD), streak plate disc diffusion (SPDD), and well-in agar (WA).
  • Utilized one broth-based assay: turbidometric (TB).
  • Tested extracts from Duabanga grandiflora and Acalypha wilkesiana against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

Main Results:

  • Pour plate disc diffusion (PPDD) demonstrated the highest reproducibility among agar-based methods.
  • The turbidometric (TB) assay effectively detected inhibitory effects, including those from low-polarity plant extracts.
  • Both PPDD and TB assays are valuable for assessing antimicrobial activity.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized methods are essential for reliable antimicrobial activity assessment of plant extracts.
  • Pour plate disc diffusion (PPDD) is recommended for reproducible agar-based evaluation.
  • Turbidometric (TB) assay is effective for broth-based analysis, especially for low-polarity extracts.
  • Employing both agar-based (PPDD) and broth-based (TB) assays provides comprehensive results.