Significance of Antibacterial activity
Antibacterial activity encompasses the ability of a substance to inhibit the growth or kill pathogenic bacteria. This capability is vital for developing antimicrobial agents and has been demonstrated through various studies examining different substances such as plant extracts, silver nanoparticles, and synthesized compounds. The effectiveness of these agents is assessed against various bacterial strains, including Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Such research highlights the potential for these compounds to combat bacterial infections, emphasizing their significance in medicinal applications.
Synonyms: Antibacterial properties, Antibacterial action, Germicidal activity, Antimicrobial activity, Antiseptic effect, Bactericidal activity, Antiseptic action, Bacterial inhibition, Bacteriostatic effect
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The concept of Antibacterial activity in scientific sources
Antibacterial activity encompasses the ability of various plant extracts, such as Cassia fistula and Rubia cordifolia, to inhibit bacterial growth. These properties are crucial for combating infections, including those causing dental caries and acne.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The effectiveness of a substance in inhibiting the growth or killing bacteria.[1] (2) The property of Ashwagandha to combat bacterial infections, contributing to its medicinal value.[2] (3) The property of a substance to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, commonly tested in formulations like sanitizers.[3] (4) The capability of a substance to prevent the growth of bacteria, a key element assessed in the study.[4] (5) A property of certain substances, including herbal ingredients, that helps to prevent or kill bacteria.[5]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) The ability of a substance to inhibit the growth or destroy bacteria, which is investigated in the context of various extracts.[6] (2) The ability of the roots of Wagatea spicata to inhibit bacterial growth.[7] (3) The capability of a substance to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.[8] (4) The ability of a substance to inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria, demonstrated by various compounds in the study.[9] (5) The capability of a substance, such as the essential oil of Lippia nodiflora, to inhibit or kill bacteria.[10]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) A specific type of antimicrobial activity that targets and acts against bacteria, demonstrating Purandar vati's effectiveness in combating specific bacterial strains.[11] (2) The ability of a substance to prevent the growth of bacteria, a key focus of the study involving Varuna and Gokshura.[12] (3) The effectiveness of a substance in preventing the growth of bacteria, particularly evaluated in relation to S. aureus in this study.[13] (4) The ability of certain herbal treatments to inhibit the growth of bacteria, which could be relevant to the action of Haritakyadi Kwath against UTIs.[14] (5) The ability of a substance to inhibit the growth of bacteria, as evaluated through laboratory assays.[15]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) The ability of a substance to inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria.[16] (2) The capacity of a substance to inhibit or kill bacteria, often measured by the zone of inhibition in laboratory tests.[17] (3) The capacity of a substance, such as garlic, to inhibit the growth or kill bacteria, demonstrated in the study through the evaluation of garlic extracts against cariogenic bacteria.[18] (4) The ability of Garcinia kola to inhibit bacterial growth, as demonstrated in various studies involving clinical isolates.[19] (5) The ability of a substance, such as fresh garlic juice, to inhibit the growth of bacteria.[20]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) The effectiveness of substances to inhibit the growth of bacteria, which Gandhak Rasayana exhibited during treatment.[21] (2) The capability of a substance to suppress bacterial growth, demonstrated by the silver nanoparticles against several pathogenic bacteria.[22] (3) The ability of Psoralea corylifolia Linn to inhibit bacterial growth, which is one of its reported medicinal properties.[23] (4) The ability of a substance to inhibit the growth of bacteria; specifically referenced in the context of flavonoids from B. vulgaris.[24] (5) The effect of asafetida in inhibiting bacterial growth, applicable to various strains.[25]
From: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
(1) The ability of a substance, in this case, hydrogen water, to inhibit or kill bacteria responsible for periodontal diseases.[26] (2) The ability of a substance, in this case, the mouthwash formulations, to inhibit the growth of bacteria, specifically Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans.[27] (3) The capability of a substance to slow down or kill the growth of bacteria, which is an important feature of chlorhexidine and drug-loaded sponges.[28] (4) The capability of the drug-loaded membranes to inhibit or kill bacteria, emphasized through their performance against MRSA in the study.[29] (5) The ability of a substance to prevent the growth of bacteria, evaluated through the Tetracycline release study.[30]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) The ability of certain substances, such as lauric acid and caprylic acid in coconut, to inhibit bacterial growth and infection.[31] (2) The ability of a substance to inhibit the growth of bacteria.[32] (3) The ability of a substance to inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria.[33] (4) The ability of Dhatura extracts to combat bacterial infections, demonstrated in various microbiological studies.[34] (5) The ability of Acacia catechu to inhibit bacterial growth, making it useful for various infections.[35]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The effectiveness of certain substances, such as bee products, in inhibiting the growth or killing bacteria.[36] (2) The property of a substance to inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria, demonstrated in the methanolic extract of Dracocephalum kotschyi.[37] (3) The ability of a substance to inhibit or kill bacterial growth, an important property in food preservation and medicinal applications.[38] (4) The ability of Tualang honey to inhibit the growth of bacteria, effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative strains.[39]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) The property of a substance to kill or inhibit bacteria, which was a primary focus in the evaluation of Panchashirisha Agada.[40] (2) The ability of Rubia cordifolia extract to inhibit the growth of bacteria, specifically Propionibacterium acnes, which is involved in the development of acne.[41] (3) The capability of a substance to inhibit the growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections.[42]