Antimicrobials in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Research

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The need for state-of-the-art antimicrobial agents is greater than ever because of the development of multidrug resistance in communal pathogens, the rapid rise of new infections, and the potential for use of multidrug-resistant agents in biological protection. Although the need for novel antimicrobials is increasing, the development of such agents faces significant obstacles. Pharmaceutical research and development costs are estimated to be $400–$800 million per approved agent. The most important natural antimicrobial compounds derived from various plant sources containing a wide variety of secondary metabolites. With collected contributions from international subject experts, this volume focuses primarily on antimicrobials.

This book deliberates recent developments in microbial science in combating infectious diseases and explores advances in antimicrobial constituents and their applications in the fight against bacteria. In addition, it also provides a variety of photographs, diagrams, and tables to help illustrate the material. The novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance are also described, emphasizing collaborative measures of control. We describe the concerted efforts undertaken by global communities to combat antimicrobial resistance in detail. The most efficient strategy could be a behavioural change towards indiscriminate consumption, usage, and prescription of antibiotics.

Students, research scientists, academicians and policy makers can benefit from Antimicrobials in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Research as a resource that addresses biotechnology, applied microbiology, healthcare/pharmaceutical products, medicinal plant products, and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research.

Features of the book:

    • Covers development in plant-based antimicrobials for sepsis management and progress;

    • Describes modern approaches for phyto-nanoconjugates in combating multidrug resistance in biomedicine;

    • Details methods to improve antimicrobial properties to have a longer service life in combating infection;

    • Describe bacteriocins and plant metabolites as biotechnological tools in food, pharmaceuticals and therapeutics applications;

    • Highlights natural antimicrobial therapeutic peptides;

    • Offers current and future applications of emerging antimicrobial technologies.

    Author(s): Arti Gupta, Ram Prasad
    Series: Current Trends in Antimicrobial Research
    Publisher: CRC Press
    Year: 2023

    Language: English
    Pages: 262
    City: Boca Raton

    Cover
    Half Title
    Series Information
    Title Page
    Copyright Page
    Table of Contents
    Preface
    Acknowledgments
    Editor Biographies
    Contributors
    1 Antimicrobial Cryogels for Biomedical Use
    1.1 Introduction
    1.2 Antimicrobial Cryogels and Their Applications in Biomedical Fields
    1.2.1 Antimicrobial Polymer-Based Cryogels
    1.2.2 Antimicrobial Material Loaded Cryogels
    1.2.2.1 Metal Ion and Metallic Nanoparticle Loaded Cryogels
    1.2.2.2 Drug, AMPs and Antimicrobial Agent Loaded Cryogels
    1.3 Conclusions and Future Prospects
    References
    2 Natural Antimicrobial Therapeutic Peptides: Milk Lactoferricin and Spirulina Platensis Peptides
    Table of Abbreviations
    2.1 Introduction
    2.2 Lactoferricin and Its Parent Protein
    2.3 Structural Characteristics of Lactoferricin Peptide
    2.4 Expression Systems for Recombinant Lactoferricin Peptides
    2.5 In Vitro Bioactivities Associated With Lactoferricin Peptide
    2.5.1 Antibacterial Activity
    2.5.2 Antifungal Activity
    2.5.3 Antiparasitic Activity
    2.5.4 Antiviral Activity
    2.5.5 Anticancer Activity
    2.6 Synergy of Lactoferricin With Antimicrobial Drugs
    2.7 Lactoferricin: From Milk to Human and Veterinary Medicine
    2.7.1 Preclinical Trials for Human Diseases Treatment
    2.7.2 Lactoferricin for Veterinary Applications
    2.8 Lactoferricin as Food and Beverage Preservative
    2.9 Recent Research On Lactoferricin
    2.10 Spirulina Platensis as Source of Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Ingredients
    2.11 Antibacterial Peptides From Spirulina Platensis
    2.12 Other Bioactivities of Peptides From Spirulina Platensis
    2.12.1 Iron-Chelating Activity
    2.12.2 Anticancer Activity
    2.12.3 Antioxidant Activity
    2.12.4 Antihypertensive Activity
    2.13 Future Prospects
    2.14 Conclusion
    2.15 Acknowledgments
    References
    3 Plant-Based Antimicrobials for Sepsis Management: What Progress Have We Made?
    3.1 Introduction
    3.2 Traditional Medicinal Plants in Sepsis Treatment
    3.2.1 Angelica Sinensis
    3.2.2 Salvia Miltiorrhiza
    3.2.3 Camellia Sinensis
    3.2.4 Panax Ginseng C.A. Meyer
    3.2.5 Perilla Frutescens (L.) Britt. Var. Acuta
    3.2.6 Prunella Vulgaris Var. Lilacina
    3.2.7 Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos)
    3.2.8 Cyclopia Subternata
    3.2.9 Rhodiola Rosea L.
    3.2.10 Abronia Nana S. Watson
    3.2.11 Ecklonia Cava
    3.2.12 Inula Helenium L.
    3.2.13 Alpinia Katsumadai Hayata
    3.2.14 Syzygium Jambolanum
    3.2.15 Eugenia Uniflora
    3.2.16 Carum Carvi L.
    3.2.17 Nigella Sativa
    3.2.18 Melilotus Suaveolens Ledeb
    3.2.19 Astragalus Membranaceus
    3.2.20 Lonicera Japonica
    3.2.21 Aloe Vera
    3.2.22 Chenopodium Ambrosioides L.
    3.2.23 Toona Sinensis
    3.2.24 Attalea Speciosa (Synonym Orbignya Phalerata Mart. Babassu)
    3.2.25 Xuebijing (XBJ)
    3.2.26 Bai- Hu-Tang (BHT Or White Tiger Decoction)
    3.2.27 Huang-Lian-Jie-Du-Tang (HLJDT)
    3.3 Conclusion
    References
    4 Antimicrobials: Advances in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Research
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Chronology of Antimicrobials/Antibiotics
    4.3 Classification and Physicochemical Properties of Antimicrobial Agents
    4.3.1 .-Lactams
    4.3.2 Sulfonamides
    4.3.3 Aminoglycosides
    4.3.4 Tetracyclines
    4.3.5 Macrolides
    4.3.6 Quinolones
    4.3.7 Polyether Ionophores
    4.4 Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
    4.4.1 Evolution and Mechanisms of AMR
    4.4.2 Enzymatic Modification of Antibiotics
    4.4.2.1 Drug Chemical Alteration
    4.4.2.2 Structural Modification
    4.4.3 Limiting Drug Influx
    4.4.3.1 Target Modification
    4.4.4 Activation of Efflux Pump
    4.4.4.1 Resistance-Nodulation-Division (RND) Family
    4.4.4.2 Multidrug Facilitator Superfamily (MFS)
    4.4.4.3 Small Multidrug Resistance (SMR) Family
    4.4.4.4 Multidrug and Toxic Compound Extrusion (MATE) Family
    4.4.4.5 ATP-Binding Cassette (ABC)Transporter Family
    4.5 System for Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Formation
    4.6 Antimicrobial Stewardship
    4.7 Conclusion and Future Perspective
    References
    5 Phyto-Nanoconjugates in Combating Multidrug Resistance in Medical Research
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Factors Accelerating the Rate of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
    5.3 Natural Products for Antimicrobial Resistance
    5.4 Paradigm Shift in Chemotherapy
    5.5 Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds
    5.6 Hybrid Combinations
    5.7 Interactions of Phenolic and Terpenoids Compounds With Synthetic and Antibiotic Drugs
    5.8 Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial Resistance
    5.8.1 Selenium Nanoparticles
    5.8.2 Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs)
    5.8.3 Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnONPs)
    5.8.4 Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs)
    5.8.5 Copper and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles (CuNPs, Cu2ONPs and CuONPs)
    5.8.6 Bimetallic NPs
    5.9 Phyto-Nano Conjugates and Antimicrobial Resistance
    5.10 Limitations and Forthcoming Contests of Nanoparticles (NPs)
    5.11 Conclusion
    References
    6 Essential Oil Components: Anti-Viral Properties
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Antiviral Properties of Essential Oils
    6.2.1 SARS-CoV-2
    6.2.2 HSV1
    6.2.3 Influenza
    6.2.4 HIV
    6.2.5 Dengue
    6.2.6 Chikungunya
    6.2.7 HPV
    6.2.8 Zika Virus
    6.2.9 Hepatitis Virus
    6.2.10 Japanese Encephalitis Virus
    6.3 Conclusions and Future Prospects
    References
    7 Antimicrobials for Sepsis Management: Where Do We Stand?
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 What Determines the Success of an Antimicrobial Therapy in Sepsis Management?
    7.3 Is Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy a Feasible Option for Sepsis Management?
    7.4 How Important Is a Combination Antimicrobial Therapy for Sepsis Management?
    7.5 What Are the Standard Practices and Guidelines for Sepsis Sample Handling and Diagnosis?
    7.6 For How Long to Administer the Antimicrobial Therapy to Patients With Sepsis?
    7.7 What Are the Potential Biomarkers for Sepsis Management Using an Antibiotic Therapy?
    7.8 How to Optimize the Antibiotic Dosage Administration?
    7.9 Conclusion
    References
    8 Bacteriocins as Biotechnological Tools in Food and Pharmaceuticals: Applications and Future Prospects
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Classification of Bacteriocins
    8.2.1 Bacteriocins Acquired From Gram-Positive Bacteria (BGPB)
    8.2.2 Bacteriocins Acquired From Gram-Negative Bacteria (BGNB)
    8.3 Antibiotic Vs Bacteriocin
    8.4 Mode of Action of Bacteriocins
    8.4.1 Gram-Positive Bacteria
    8.4.2 Gram-Negative Bacteria
    8.4.3 Induction of Cell Death
    8.5 Biosynthesis of Bacteriocins
    8.5.1 Biosynthesis of Circular Bacteriocins
    8.5.2 Biosynthesis of Leaderless Bacteriocins
    8.6 Role of Bacteriocins in Food Preservation as Food Preservative and Probiotic
    8.6.1 Food Preservative
    8.6.1.1 Nisin
    8.6.1.2 Pediocin
    8.6.1.3 Enterocin
    8.6.1.4 Leucocin
    8.6.1.5 Lacticins
    8.6.2 Probiotics
    8.7 Role of Bacteriocins in Food Processing
    8.7.1 Nisin
    8.7.2 Pediocins
    8.7.3 Lacticins
    8.7.4 Enterocins
    8.7.5 Other Bacteriocins
    8.8 Role of Bacteriocins in the Pharmaceutical Industry
    8.8.1 Treatment of Pathogen-Associated Diseases
    8.8.2 Cancer Therapy
    8.9 Conclusion and Future Prospects
    References
    9 Plant-Based Metabolites as Source of Antimicrobial Therapeutics: Prospects and Challenges
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Classification of Plant Secondary Metabolites
    9.2.1 Phenolic Compounds
    9.2.2 Non-Flavonoids
    9.2.2.1 Simple Phenols
    9.2.2.2 Phenolic Acid and Derivatives
    9.2.2.3 Phenones, Phenylacetic Acid and Derivatives
    9.2.2.4 Tannins
    9.2.2.5 Stilbenes
    9.2.2.6 Flavonoids
    9.2.3 Terpenes
    9.2.3.1 Hemiterpenes
    9.2.3.2 Monoterpenes
    9.2.3.3 Sesquiterpenes
    9.2.3.4 Diterpenes
    9.2.3.5 Triterpenes
    9.2.4 Alkaloids
    9.2.5 Isoquinoline Alkaloids
    9.2.5.1 Pyridine Alkaloids
    9.2.5.2 Indole Alkaloids
    9.2.5.3 Steroidal Alkaloids
    9.3 Exploring Plant-Based Metabolites as Biocompatible Therapeutics
    9.3.1 Antimicrobial Activity of Metal Nanoparticle Coated Plant Secondary Metabolites
    9.3.2 Plant Secondary Metabolites (PSMs) for the Synthesis of Polymer Thin Films
    9.3.2.1 Terpinen-4-Ol
    9.3.2.3 Carvone
    9.3.2.4 Geranium
    9.4 Plant Secondary Metabolites: Key Target Player
    9.5 Overcoming the Bacterial Drug Resistance
    9.6 Mechanism of Action of Plant-Based Secondary Metabolites
    9.6.1 Primary Mechanisms of Action
    9.6.1.1 Disruption of Cytoplasmic Membrane
    9.6.1.2 Interfering With DNA/RNA/Protein Synthesis
    9.6.1.3 Interrupting Communication Between Bacterial Cells
    9.6.1.4 Synergistic Approaches to Enhance Activity
    9.7 Green Synthesis of Plant-Based Metabolites as Antimicrobial Activity
    9.8 Mechanism of Antimicrobial Activity
    9.9 Why Does Green Synthesized Metal Nanoparticle Show Better Antimicrobial Activity?
    9.10 Green Synthesized Nanoparticle as Antimicrobial Agents
    9.11 In Silico Studies for Screening of Potential Metabolites as Therapeutic Agents
    9.12 Plant Genome Editing Using CRISPR-Cas 9
    9.13 Conclusion and Future Prospects
    References
    10 New Alternatives of Treatment Against Intestinal Parasite Infection
    10.1 Introduction
    10.2 Bioactive Compounds
    10.3 Repurposing of Existing Drugs
    10.3.1 Beta-Blockers
    10.3.2 Proton Pump Inhibitors
    10.3.3 Anti-Obesity
    10.3.4 Antimalarials
    10.3.5 Inhibitors of Ethanol Metabolism
    10.3.6 Anti-Rheumatic Agents
    10.3.7 Anti-Parkinson
    10.3.8 Anti-Cancer
    10.3.9 Anti-Inflammatories
    10.3.10 Antidepressants
    10.3.11 Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
    10.3.12 Immunomodulators
    10.4 Novel Strategies for Drug Target Discovery in Intestinal Parasites
    10.4.1 Identification of New Molecular Targets By Bioinformatic Assays
    10.4.2 Gene Editing Approaches
    10.5 Nanotechnology On New Alternatives of Treatment Against Intestinal Parasite Infection
    10.5.1 Inorganic Nanoparticles
    10.5.2 Organic Nanoparticles
    10.6 Antimicrobial Peptides as Antiparasitic Agents
    10.7 Immunotherapeutic Approach
    10.8 Conclusion
    References
    Index