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Abstract Title:

Antimycobacterial Activity of Cinnamaldehyde in a(H37Ra) Model.

Abstract Source:

Molecules. 2018 Sep 18 ;23(9). Epub 2018 Sep 18. PMID: 30231479

Abstract Author(s):

Rafal Sawicki, Joanna Golus, Agata Przekora, Agnieszka Ludwiczuk, Elwira Sieniawska, Grazyna Ginalska

Article Affiliation:

Rafal Sawicki

Abstract:

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the antimycobacterial activity and the possible action mode of cinnamon bark essential oil and its main constituent-cinnamaldehyde-against theATCC 25177 strain. Cinnamaldehyde was proved to be the main bioactive compound responsible for mycobacterial growth inhibition and bactericidal effects. The antimycobacterial activity of cinnamaldehyde was found to be comparable with that of ethambutol, one of the first-line anti-TB antibiotics. The selectivity index determined using cell culture studies in vitro showed a high biological potential of cinnamaldehyde. Incells exposed to cinnamaldehyde the cell membrane stress sensing and envelope preserving system are activated. Overexpression ofgene indicates a threat to the stability of the cell membrane and suggests a possible mechanism of action. No synergism was detected with the basic set of antibiotics used in tuberculosis treatment: ethambutol, isoniazid, streptomycin, rifampicin, and ciprofloxacin.

Study Type : Animal Study

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