Preliminary screening of the antibacterial effect of the pigmented squid ink extracts against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)

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HERO ID

8183073

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Preliminary screening of the antibacterial effect of the pigmented squid ink extracts against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Author(s)

Smiline Girija, AS; Priyadharsini, JV

Year

2018

Publisher

National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR)

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

1441-1445

Language

English

Abstract

This present investigation is to assess the antibacterial property of the squid ink extracts from Loligo duvauceli against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA]. MRSA strain was isolated and was characterized by standard microbiological methods. Genotypic detection of mecA gene was done by PCR. Isolated strain was further subjected to antibacterial bioassay with the crude extracts of squid ink obtained using various solvents. Hexane extract scores a promising antimicrobial effect against MRSA, with trace activity by ethyl acetate extract and no activity by other solvent extracts. MIC value was determined as 2.5mg/ml. Â© 2018, National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR). All rights reserved.

Keywords

Antibacterial; Crude extraction; MRSA; Squid ink