Antibiotics Ciprofloxacin Research Articles

Using of crushed glass supported Fe/Cu bimetallic nanoparticles for remediation of ciprofloxacin antibiotic from aqueous solution

The combination of iron and copper (Fe/Cu) loaded on glass (G-Fe/Cu) has been developed for this study. The green synthesis was used to create bimetallic nanoparticles (G-Fe/Cu) using grape leaves extract, which employed as a natural reducing agent to easily produce nZVI from iron salts. The particle size, surface morphology, elemental composition and degree of crystallinity of the resulting nanocomposite have been analyzed by means of energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). G-Fe/Cu nanocomposite were employed as adsorbent materials to eliminate ciprofloxacin (CIP) from polluted aqueous solution. Some factors affecting the adsorption function, in batch and continuous experimentations have been examined to select the optimum parameters that accomplish the maximum elimination ratio (99 %) and to investigate the efficiency of the nanoparticles as reactive bed materials. It was discovered that the ideal conditions were CIP concentration (50 ppm), pH 7, nanoparticles dosage (0.5 mg/ 50 mL) and 100 min of optimum contact time. In present paper, the response surface methodology (RSM) was applied as statistical tool used to optimize and model complex systems for elimination of CIP antibiotic from aqueous solution with selection the same four factors that mentioned above. The best appropriate isotherm model was the Freundlich model in batch study. The findings imply that hazardous compounds can be successfully eliminated from aqueous solutions using the prepared nanocomposites. The model's predictions aligned well with experimental outcomes, and the G-Fe/Cu nanocomposite effectively removed CIP from the solutions.

Green Synthesis of Carbon Aerogel from Rose Apple (Syzygium jambos) for Ciprofloxacin, Diesel Oil, Organic Solvents Adsorption, and Electrochemical Properties

AbstractThe ascribed work suggests a fabrication pathway of carbon aerogel material from the rose apple (Syzygium jambos) fruit (RACA), in which a hydrothermal step, followed by a calcination process under various temperatures from 600 to 900 °C was carried out. RACA were characterized via multiple methods to briefly determine the optimal calcination temperature for the application, revealing that the temperature of 700 °C provided an intermediate deconstruction effect to form the amorphous structure and amplified the surface area. Whence, the materials were assessed for the adsorption capacities towards diesel oil which provided a capacity of approximately 35 g/g, although the adsorption capacity decreased slightly after 5 cycles of recovery and reuse. Furthermore, RACA‐700 exhibits high adsorption capacity of organic solvents (toluene, cyclohexane, butanol, hexane, and chloroform) and the ciprofloxacin antibiotic. Besides, the utilization of the fabricated carbon aerogel in the supercapacitor was also investigated. The obtained results elucidate the highest specific capacitance of 61.20 F/g, corresponding with the lowest resistance of 195.6 Ω, which indicates the ability to maintain capacitance after 5000 cycles and still retain 60 % efficiency, thereby signifying the potential application of carbon aerogel in sustainable material construction.

Molecular Docking and Ligand-Binding Analysis of Amidine Derivatives TargetingPseudomonas aeruginosaandEscherichia coliBacterial Strains: AnIn SilicoApproach

Gram-negative bacteria represent a formidable challenge due to their exhibition of elevated resistance to various antibiotics. This study delves into the crisis posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on the alarming rise of bacteria (Gram-negative), such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), notorious for their severe infections. By examining the binding interaction with antibiotics (ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim, pentamidine, furamidine, and oligoamidine) and bacterial protein targets, the study utilized molecular docking and ligand-binding analysis. The result reveals different LibDock scores with the bacterial strain. Higher scores indicate stronger binding. Pentamidine exhibited the highest scores with all bacterial strains. CDOCKER energy due to interaction was computed to analyze the molecules binding with the bacteria, and pentamidine stood with higher CDOCKER value, indicating strong binding affinity. The work also assessed the antibiotics likeness using the rule of Lipinski’s five (RO5), and several antibiotics conform to the criteria. Molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to estimate compound stabilities, revealing stable conformations. The results revealed a stable potential energy (PE) profile for 5V7A Chain B. The RMSD profiles exhibited deviations within certain time intervals, indicating potential conformational changes in the antibiotics.

The preparation of Zr-TiO2@g-C3N4 nanocomposites to remove ciprofloxacin from water

The goal of the current study was to develop the novel nanosorbent Zr-TiO2@g-C3N4 (ZTCN) for the ciprofloxacin antibiotic elimination. Zr-TiO2@g-C3N4 (ZTCN) has been characterized using energy-dispersive system (EDX), X-Ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and UV–visible spectrum analysis. The ability of this nanosorbent to remove the antibiotic ciprofloxacin from contaminated water was thoroughly investigated. The adsorption behavior of ciprofloxacin (CF) was studied utilizing parameters that affect absorption, such as ciprofloxacin concentration, time, temperature, pH, and dose of nanosorbent. Also, the kinetics and isotherm of the adsorbent were investigated. The results showed that the adsorption process had second-order kinetics and conformed to the Langmuir isotherm. It was found that ZTCN has a maximum adsorption capacity of 157.3 mg/g for ciprofloxacin antibiotic. According to the study's results, ciprofloxacin can be efficiently removed from contaminated water by the newly developed ZTCN nanosorbent. As a result, it can be concluded that the new nanosorbent ZTCN can be extremely relevant for application in the treatment of industrial wastewater.

Nanocomposite based on hydroxyapatite and boron nitride nanostructures containing collagen and tannic acid ameliorates the mechanical strengthening and tumor therapy

The increase in life expectancy has led to a concerning decline in the body's functional capacity, particularly in bone health, where decreased resistance and increased fracture susceptibility pose significant challenges in orthopedics. While traditional bone grafting methods have drawbacks, synthetic materials, particularly hydroxyapatite (HA), offer promising alternatives due to their biocompatibility and osteoconductive properties. However, HA's mechanical limitations necessitate reinforcement, with boron nitride nanostructures emerging as a particularly effective option, enhancing fracture resistance and combining HA with collagen, further mimicking natural bone composition, offering several benefits. Moreover, crosslinking agents like tannic acid (TA) improve collagen's stability and introduce therapeutic benefits. Therefore, the present work aimed to synthesize an innovative nanocomposite formed by hydroxyapatite, boron nitride nanostructures, collagen, and tannic acid. The nanocomposites obtained were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetry (TGA), elemental analysis of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen (CHN), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Mechanical tests of Vickers hardness, nanoindentation, tensile, and DMA demonstrated an increase in the mechanical resistance of the nanocomposites, thus corroborating their promising character. A controlled drug release test showed that the system could be used for antibiotic (ciprofloxacin) delivery, further expanding its function. Biological cell viability assays reported that the system is not toxic to healthy cells and is harmful to tumor cells, thus demonstrating the antitumor nature of TA. Therefore, integrating HA, BN nanostructures, collagen, and TA into a multifunctional nanocomposite, a novel approach in orthopedic biomaterial design is offered as a promising solution to address various bone-related challenges.

Fabrication and characterisation of B-ZnO nanoparticles for photodegradation of ciprofloxacin antibiotic and textile dyes

ABSTRACT The study is centred on the synthesis of B-ZnO photocatalysts via a straightforward mechanochemical combustion method using various weight percentages of B. The synthesised photocatalysts were characterised by XRD, FTIR, FESEM, TEM, XPS, UV-DRS, and BET. Biopersistent ciprofloxacin (CIP) degradation efficiency was investigated with the synthesised B-ZnO. Among the compositions, 4%B-ZnO exhibited the highest photocatalytic efficiency in degrading CIP under both natural sunlight and UV-C. The excellent catalytic activity was attributed to the increased surface area of 4% B-ZnO determined through BET analysis. Under optimised conditions (CIP: 10 mg/L, pH: 6.3, photocatalyst dose: 0.4 g/L), the highest CIP photodegradation efficiency was 92.05% over only 60 min of sunlight irradiation and 90.95% under 80 min of UV-C irradiation. The degradation products of CIP exhibited no antibacterial activity against random soil bacteria. The degradation of CIP followed pseudo-first-order kinetics, with a rate constant of 0.023 min−1. Scavenger tests implied •O2 − radicals’ involvement in photodegradation. CIP mineralisation by 48.53% over 3 h under sunlight was observed. After undergoing four cycles of sunlight exposure, the degradation efficiency reached 84.89%. Additionally, during 80 min of UV-C irradiation, the photodegradation efficiency of the dyes turquoise blue and Congo red was 77.91% and 98.92%, respectively.

Proteomic analysis in the brain and liver of sea bream (Sparus aurata) exposed to the antibiotics ciprofloxacin, sulfadiazine, and trimethoprim

Antibiotics, frequently detected in aquatic ecosystems, can negatively impact the health of resident organisms. Although the study on the possible effects of antibiotics on these organisms has been increasing, there is still little information available on the molecular effects on exposed non-target organisms. In our study we used a label free proteomic approach and sea bream, Sparus aurata, to evaluate the effects of exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of the antibiotic compounds ciprofloxacin (CIP), sulfadiazine (SULF) and trimethoprim (TRIM) produced at the protein level. Individuals of sea bream were exposed to single compounds at 5.2 ± 2.1 μg L−1 of CIP, 3.8 ± 2.7 μg L−1 of SULF and 25.7 ± 10.8 μg L−1 of TRIM for 21 days. After exposure, the number of differentially expressed proteins in the liver was 39, 73 and 4 for CIP, SULF and TRIM respectively. In the brain, there was no alteration of proteins after CIP and TRIM treatment, while 9 proteins were impacted after SULF treatment. The differentially expressed proteins were involved in cellular biological, metabolic, developmental, growth and biological regulatory processes. Overall, our study evidences the vulnerability of Sparus aurata, after exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of the major antibiotics CIP, SULF and TRIM and that their chronic exposure could lead to a stress situation, altering the proteomic profile of key organs such as brain and liver.

Efficient removal of ciprofloxacin from aqueous solution using Zn–C battery derived graphene oxide enhanced by hydrogen bonding, electrostatic and π-π interaction

In this study, graphene oxide (GO) derived from waste Zinc–Carbon (Zn–C) batteries was proposed for the efficient removal of antibiotics from the aqueous solution. Ciprofloxacin (CIP) antibiotic was selected as a typical contaminants. GO was prepared via an economical and environment-friendly route by using carbon rods from waste Zn–C batteries as the precursor. Characterization techniques were applied to determine the properties of as prepared GO. Effects of pH, contact time, and adsorbent dose on the adsorption were explored, and an optimum condition was established. Adsorption equilibrium was established in just 20 min for maximum removal of CIP (99.0%) at pH 5.7 for the adsorbent dose of 20 mg L−1 and at the initial concentration of CIP 2.0 mg L−1. The rapid and efficient removal of CIP was greatly influenced by the electrostatic attractions, pi-pi interactions and hydrogen bonding on the surface and edge of GO which was also proved by density functional theory (DFT). Langmuir model showed the best fit among the isotherm models and the calculated maximum adsorption capacity (qm) was 419.62 mg g−1 at 30°C. The kinetic studies also revealed that the adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order model. The endothermic and spontaneous nature of adsorption was evaluated in thermodynamic studies.

Surface modified of chitosan by TiO2@MWCNT nanohybrid for the efficient removal of organic dyes and antibiotics

Considering the increase in the discharge of industrial effluents containing dyes and antibiotic resistance as a consequence of increasing the prescription and easy distribution of antibiotic drugs at the global level, designing efficient, biodegradable and non-toxic absorbents is necessary to reduce environmental harm effects. Herein, we present a series of novel eco-friendly ternary hybrid nanocomposite hydrogels CS/TiO2@MWCNT (CTM) composed of chitosan (CS), TiO2, and multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) for removal of methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) and common antibiotic ciprofloxacin (CIP) in aqueous medium. The combination of MWCNT and TiO2 improves the physicochemical properties of CS hydrogel and increases the adsorption capacity toward pollutants in the presence of different loadings. CTM hydrogel showed a specific surface area of 236.45 m2 g−1 with a pore diameter of 7.89 nm. Adsorption mechanisms were investigated in detail using kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic studies of adsorption as well as various spectroscopic techniques. Adsorption of these pollutants by CTM nanocomposite hydrogel occurred using various interactions at different pHs, which showed the obvious dependence of CTM adsorption capacity on pH. Electrostatic attractions, complex formation, π-π stacking and hydrogen bonds played a key role in the adsorption process. The adsorption of MB, MO, and CIP was fitted with the Langmuir isotherm with maximum adsorption capacities of 531.91, 1763.6, and 1510.5 mg g−1, respectively. CTM had a minor decrease in adsorption strength and showed good structural stability even after 8 adsorptions–desorption cycles. The total cost of producing a 1 kg adsorbent was calculated to be $ 450, which helped us determine the economic feasibility of the adsorbent in large-scale applications.

The removal of ciprofloxacin from water by Alue Naga and Leungah beach sand

Abstract Ciprofloxacin is one of the antibiotics used in various fields such as medical, pharmaceutical, and aquaculture. Excessive use and waste treatment that is not in accordance with procedures cause antibiotic pollution which is very dangerous for living things. This study aims to determine the ability of Alue Naga and Leungah beach sand to overcome the problem of ciprofloxacin pollution from water. Both beach sand was characterized using Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR). Before the adsorption test, a stability test of ciprofloxacin solution was conducted for 6 days of testing with two different temperatures (11°C and 30°C). From the test, it was found that ciprofloxacin tends to remain stable at temperatures ranging from 11°C to 30°C. The adsorption capacity of Alue Naga and Leungah sand was 0.56 mg/g and 0.68 mg/g at 30 mg/L concentration after 3 hours of contact time. Meanwhile, in the adsorption process combined with Fenton-like, the percentage of ciprofloxacin removal in Alue Naga beach sand was 31.78% and Leungah beach sand was 44.3%. From this test, it is concluded that the combination of adsorption and Fenton-like methods enhances the capability of adsorbents to effectively remove contaminated ciprofloxacin antibiotics from water.

Contaminant removal performance and lipid productivity of a cyanobacteria-bacteria consortium containing exogenous phytohormones during the treatment of antibiotic-polluted wastewater

In this study, a cyanobacteria-bacteria consortium containing native wastewater bacteria and immobilized Synechococcus sp. was constructed. The cyanobacterial cellular responses (including growth, biomass and lipid productivity) and contaminant removal ability (for TN, TP, COD and antibiotics) in the consortium were evaluated during the advanced treatment of wastewater containing 10–50 μg/L of mixed antibiotics (amoxicillin, tetracycline, erythromycin, sulfadiazine and ciprofloxacin) with the addition of a certain phytohormone (indole-3-acetic acid, gibberellin A3 or 6-benzylaminopurine) at trace level within a period of four days. Each phytohormone promoted the growth of Synechococcus sp. and increased the tolerance of Synechococcus sp. to mixed antibiotics. Indole-3-acetic acid coupled to moderate antibiotic stress could elevate lipid productivity and lipid content of Synechococcus sp. to 33.50 mg/L/day and 43.75%, respectively. Phytohormones increased the pollutant removal performance of the cyanobacteria-bacteria consortium through the stimulation of cyanobacterial growth and the regulation of cyanobacteria-bacteria interaction, which increased the abundances of microalgae-associated bacteria including Flavobacterium, Allorhizobium-Neorhizobium-Pararhizobium-Rhizobium, Bosea, Sphingomonas and Emticicia. Up to 80.83%, 98.06%, 83.26%, 99.84%, 99.50%, 89.41%, 65.61% and 60.65% of TN, TP, COD, amoxicillin, tetracycline, erythromycin, sulfadiazine and ciprofloxacin were removed by the consortium with the addition of phytohormones. In general, indole-3-acetic acid was the optimal phytohormone for enhancing lipid production and contaminant removal performance of the cyanobacteria-bacteria consortium.

Accumulation of Long-Lived Photogenerated Holes at Indium Single-Atom Catalysts via Two Coordinate Nitrogen Vacancy Defect Engineering for Enhanced Photocatalytic Oxidation.

Visible-light-driven photocatalytic oxidation by photogenerated holes has immense potential for environmental remediation applications. While the electron-mediated photoreduction reactions are often at the spotlight, active holes possess a remarkable oxidation capacity that can degrade recalcitrant organic pollutants, resulting in nontoxic byproducts. However, the random charge transfer and rapid recombination of electron-hole pairs hinder the accumulation of long-lived holes at the reaction center. Herein, a novel method employing defect-engineered indium (In) single-atom photocatalysts with nitrogen vacancy (Nv) defects, dispersed in carbon nitride foam (In-Nv-CNF), is reported to overcome these challenges and make further advances in photocatalysis. This Nv defect-engineered strategy produces a remarkable extension in the lifetime and an increase in the concentration of photogenerated holes in In-Nv-CNF. Consequently, the optimized In-Nv-CNF demonstrates a remarkable 50-fold increase in photo-oxidative degradation rate compared to pristine CN, effectively breaking down two widely used antibiotics (tetracycline and ciprofloxacin) under visible light. The contaminated water treated by In-Nv-CNF is completely nontoxic based on the growth of Escherichia coli. Structural-performance correlations between defect engineering and long-lived hole accumulation in In-Nv-CNF are established and validated through experimental and theoretical agreement. This work has the potential to elevate the efficiency of overall photocatalytic reactions from a hole-centric standpoint.

Temperate phage-antibiotic synergy across antibiotic classes reveals new mechanism for preventing lysogeny.

A recent demonstration of synergy between a temperate phage and the antibiotic ciprofloxacin suggested a scalable approach to exploiting temperate phages in therapy, termed temperate phage-antibiotic synergy, which specifically interacted with the lysis-lysogeny decision. To determine whether this would hold true across antibiotics, we challenged Escherichia coli with the phage HK97 and a set of 13 antibiotics spanning seven classes. As expected, given the conserved induction pathway, we observed synergy with classes of drugs known to induce an SOS response: a sulfa drug, other quinolones, and mitomycin C. While some β-lactams exhibited synergy, this appeared to be traditional phage-antibiotic synergy, with no effect on the lysis-lysogeny decision. Curiously, we observed a potent synergy with antibiotics not known to induce the SOS response: protein synthesis inhibitors gentamicin, kanamycin, tetracycline, and azithromycin. The synergy results in an eightfold reduction in the effective minimum inhibitory concentration of gentamicin, complete eradication of the bacteria, and, when administered at sub-optimal doses, drastically decreases the frequency of lysogens emerging from the combined challenge. However, lysogens exhibit no increased sensitivity to the antibiotic; synergy was maintained in the absence of RecA; and the antibiotic reduced the initial frequency of lysogeny rather than selecting against formed lysogens. Our results confirm that SOS-inducing antibiotics broadly result in temperate-phage-specific synergy, but that other antibiotics can interact with temperate phages specifically and result in synergy. This is the first report of a means of chemically blocking entry into lysogeny, providing a new means for manipulating the key lysis-lysogeny decision.IMPORTANCEThe lysis-lysogeny decision is made by most bacterial viruses (bacteriophages, phages), determining whether to kill their host or go dormant within it. With over half of the bacteria containing phages waiting to wake, this is one of the most important behaviors in all of biology. These phages are also considered unusable for therapy because of this behavior. In this paper, we show that many antibiotics bias this behavior to "wake" the dormant phages, forcing them to kill their host, but some also prevent dormancy in the first place. These will be important tools to study this critical decision point and may enable the therapeutic use of these phages.

Photoelectrocatalytic removal of antibiotic ciprofloxacin using a photoanode based on Z-scheme heterojunction

The photoelectrochemical method based on FTO/Fe2O3/BiOI@BiOBr photoanode was applied for the degradation of the ciprofloxacin molecule. The developed method was carried out using a reactor containing ciprofloxacin (3.0 × 10–5 mol L–1), containing a working electrode: FTO/Fe2O3/BiOI@BiOBr, a platinized titanium counter electrode and an Ag/AgCl/KCl (3.0 mol L–1) reference electrode, working potential of 2.0 V with ultraviolet radiation (9.0 W). The electrode was characterized by electrochemical, morphological, structural and optical techniques. When applying the degradation method, after one hour, the antibiotic molecule was degraded more than 90.0 %, being mineralized close to 52.0 %, in which the degraded samples were characterized by UV–vis spectrometry, determination of total organic carbon and UHPLC-Q-ToF-MS. Like this, the oxidation process proved to be efficient yielded a kinetic constant k = 3.7 × 10–2 min−1 and a half-life of 18.7 min. The charge transfer mechanism in the photoanode semiconductor material occurred by a Z-scheme recombination process. Finally, the mass spectroscopy experiments demonstrated that the ciprofloxacin oxidation process led to the formation of fourteen by-products, in which the degradation path was proposed in three steps.

Ultrathin TiS2@N,S-Doped Carbon Hybrid Nanosheets as Highly Efficient Photoresponsive Antibacterial Agents.

Nanobactericides are employed as a promising class of nanomaterials for eradicating microbial infections, considering the rapid resistance risks of conventional antibiotics. Herein, we present a pioneering approach, reporting the synthesis of two-dimensional titanium disulfide nanosheets coated by nitrogen/sulfur-codoped carbon nanosheets (2D-TiS2@NSCLAA hybrid NSs) using a rapid l-ascorbic acid-assisted sulfurization of Ti3C2Tx-MXene to achieve efficient alternative bactericides. The as-developed materials were systematically characterized using a suite of different spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, in which the X-ray diffraction/Raman spectroscopy/X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data confirm the existence of TiS2 and C, while the morphological investigation reveals single- to few-layered TiS2 NSs confined by N,S-doped C, suggesting the successful synthesis of the ultrathin hybrid NSs. From in vitro evaluation, the resultant product demonstrates impressive bactericidal potential against both Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria, achieving a substantial decrease in the bacterial viability under a 1.2 J dose of visible-light irradiation at the lowest concentration of 5 μg·mL-1 compared to Ti3C2Tx (15 μg·mL-1), TiS2-C (10 μg·mL-1), and standard antibiotic ciprofloxacin (15 μg·mL-1), respectively. The enhanced degradation efficiency is attributed to the ultrathin TiS2 NSs encapsulated within heteroatom N,S-doped C, facilitating effective photogenerated charge-carrier separation that generates multiple reactive oxygen species (ROS) and induced physical stress as well as piercing action due to its ultrathin structure, resulting in multimechanistic cytotoxicity and damage to bacterial cells. Furthermore, the obtained results from molecular docking studies conducted via computational simulation (in silico) of the as-synthesized materials against selected proteins (β-lactamasE.coli/DNA-GyrasE.coli) are well-consistent with the in vitro antibacterial results, providing strong and consistent validation. Thus, this sophisticated study presents a simple and effective synthesis technique for the structural engineering of metal sulfide-based hybrids as functionalized synthetic bactericides.

Increased tolerance to commonly used antibiotics in a Pseudomonas aeruginosa ex vivo porcine keratitis model.

Introduction. Bacterial keratitis, particularly caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is challenging to treat because of multi-drug tolerance, often associated with the formation of biofilms. Antibiotics in development are typically evaluated against planktonic bacteria in a culture medium, which may not accurately represent the complexity of infections in vivo.Hypothesis/Gap Statement. Developing a reliable, economic ex vivo keratitis model that replicates some complexity of tissue infections could facilitate a deeper understanding of antibiotic efficacy, thus aiding in the optimization of treatment strategies for bacterial keratitis.Methodology. Here we investigated the efficacy of three commonly used antibiotics (gentamicin, ciprofloxacin and meropenem) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa cytotoxic strain PA14 and invasive strain PA01 using an ex vivo porcine keratitis model.Results. Both strains of P. aeruginosa were susceptible to the MIC of the three tested antibiotics. However, significantly higher concentrations were necessary to inhibit bacterial growth in the minimum biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) assay, with both strains tolerating concentrations greater than 512 mg l-1 of meropenem. When MIC and higher concentrations than MBEC (1024 mg l-1) of antibiotics were applied, ciprofloxacin exhibited the highest potency against both P. aeruginosa strains, followed by meropenem, while gentamicin showed the least potency. Despite this, none of the antibiotic concentrations used effectively cleared the infection, even after 18 h of continuous exposure.Conclusions. Further exploration of antibiotic concentrations and aligning dosing with clinical studies to validate the model is needed. Nonetheless, our ex vivo porcine keratitis model could be a valuable tool for assessing antibiotic efficacy.

AIE-based fluorescent sensing of ciprofloxacin using non-fluorescent 2D silver dimolybdate nanosheets: The synergistic sensor method (SGSM) to switch on non-fluorescent 2D nanosheets into an effective fluorescent biosensor

The development of an efficient method for detecting ciprofloxacin (CIP) is critical due to the potential for significant harm to humans, including the danger of severe liver damage and hematuria associated with increased levels of this drug. In this study, we offer a highly sensitive and highly selective method for fluorescence sensing of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin employing the properties of Aggregation-Induced Emission (AIE) with silver dimolybdate nanosheets (Ag2Mo2O7 NSs). Outstanding structural characteristics of the Ag2Mo2O7 NSs achieved using the hydrothermal method. By carefully controlling the aggregation of the Synergistic Sensor Method (SGSM), we are able to produce a very bright fluorescence response with the ciprofloxacin concentration range from 0 to 250 nM with a low detection limit of 1.1 nM. Quick and ultrasensitive detection has been achieved by the Synergistic effect (SGE) and AIE from the current approach. The SGSM has been shown to be a novel platform for human health monitoring and pharmaceutical quality control. With broad-ranging practical implications, the combination of AIE and silver dimolybdate nanosheets offers a platform for reliable and ciprofloxacin detection. We believe the SGSM is a role model paper for future nano-biosensor detection methods due to the synergistic effect resulting in the AIE and turn-on sensor approach for many non-fluorescent 2D nanosheets. This can open many new doors for the intensive development of 2D nanosheets for future fluorescent sensors without the need to produce fluorescence by the nanosheet itself.

Photocatalytic application towards the degradation of ciprofloxacin and algae by Z-scheme 2D/3D heterojunction of Bi12O17Cl2/UiO-66-NH2

With the continuous emergence of antibiotics in natural water bodies, the crisis of water environment is becoming increasingly serious. To efficiently remove antibiotics, a novel 2D/3D Z-scheme heterojunction of Bi12O17Cl2/UiO-66-NH2 was constructed by in situ growth technology. The formation of Z-scheme heterojunction between Bi12O17Cl2 and UiO-66-NH2 not only significantly improves the transfer rate and separation efficiency of charge carriers, but also greatly prolongs the lifetime of electrons and improves their light absorption ability. Free radical capture experiments and ESR spectra display that ⋅O2− and ⋅OH radicals dominate the degradation process of ciprofloxacin. The synthesized Z-scheme heterojunction shows a high degradation rate of 83.5 % for antibiotic ciprofloxacin within 60 min, much higher than those of Bi12O17Cl2, UiO-66-NH2 monomers and many other reported photocatalysts. The heterojunction Bi12O17Cl2/UiO-66-NH2 also exhibits excellent degrading performance towards antibiotics in three actual water bodies (tap water, lake water and the effluent of domestic sewage treatment plant). Meanwhile, the as-prepared photocatalyst can effectively degrade Microcystis aeruginosa and algal toxin Microcystin-LR in surface water bodies contaminated by algae and antibiotics. The QSAR analysis indicates that the toxicities of both ciprofloxacin and its intermediates are greatly reduced. The degradation pathways of ciprofloxacin were analyzed via Density Functional Theory calculations and QSAR analysis. This study provides an excellent synthesis method of Z-scheme heterojunction for the purification of surface water bodies contaminated by algae and antibiotics via photocatalytic technology.

Comparative Probiogenomics Analysis of Limosilactobacillus fermentum 3872.

Limosilactobacillus fermentum is an important member of the lactic acid bacteria group and holds immense potential for probiotic properties in human health and relevant industries. In this study, a comparative probiogenomic approach was applied to analyze the genome sequence of L. fermentum 3872, which was extracted from a commercially available yogurt sample, along with 20 different publicly available strains. Results indicate that the genome size of the characterized L. fermentum 3892 strain is 2,057,839bp, with a single- and circular-type chromosome possessing a G + C content of 51.69%. The genome of L. fermentum 3892 strain comprises a total of 2120 open reading frames (ORFs), two genes encoding rRNAs, and 53 genes encoding tRNAs. Upon comparative probiogenomic analysis, two plasmid sequences were detected among the study strains, including one for the L. fermentum 3872 genome, which was found between position 1,288,203 and 1,289,237 with an identity of 80.98. The whole-genome alignment revealed 2223 identical sites and a pairwise identity of 98.9%, indicating a significant difference of 1.1% among genome strains. Comparison of amino acid encoding genes among strains included in this study suggests that the strain 3872 exhibited the highest degree of amino acids present, including glutamine, glutamate, aspartate, asparagine, lysine, threonine, methionine, and cysteine. The comparative antibiotic resistome profiling revealed that strain 3872 exhibited a high resistant capacity only to ciprofloxacin antibiotics as compared to other strains. This study provides a genomic-based evaluation approach for comparative probiotic strain analysis in commercial foods and their significance to human health.

Fabrication of porous biochar supported Bi2MoO6 photocatalyst for efficient degradation of ciprofloxacin in seawater under visible light irradiation: Mechanistic investigation and intermediates analysis

Efficient separation of photocarriers is a critical approach for advancing high-performance photocatalyst systems to effectively remove environmental contaminants. In this investigation, a hydrothermal technique was employed to synthesize composites of Bi2MoO6 and porous biochar derived from banana peels (BPB). The samples underwent various characterization methods to assess their composition, morphology, and photoelectrochemical properties. The BPB/Bi2MoO6 composite exhibited a synergistic adsorption and photocatalytic impact in eliminating the antibiotic ciprofloxacin (CIP) from pure water and seawater. The optimized BPB/Bi2MoO6 sample displayed a significant degradation efficiency of 98.7 % for CIP after 90 min of visible-light exposure in pure water. In artificial seawater, the degradation efficiency for CIP remained high at 93.6 %, which was 12.2 times greater than that of pure Bi2MoO6. The study also explored the impact of various factors such as catalyst dosage, solution pH, and pollutant concentration on the photocatalytic performance of BPB/Bi2MoO6. Moreover, the catalyst exhibited enhanced efficiency in the adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of CIP within a continuous flow reaction system. The enhanced photocatalytic performance was attributed to the composite's exceptional adsorption capacity, enhanced response to visible light, and efficient separation of photoinduced electron-hole pairs. Furthermore, the BPB/Bi2MoO6 photocatalyst displayed good stability and recyclability over five consecutive photodegradation cycles. Radical trapping and electron spin resonance (ESR) experiments verified that the degradation of CIP was mainly driven by •OH and h+ radicals. A thorough investigation employing density functional theory (DFT), radical trapping and ESR tests, and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) was conducted to elucidate the degradation mechanism and pathways. Furthermore, toxicity assessment software was utilized to illustrate the progressive reduction in toxicity of the intermediate products. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the role of biochar in enhancing the photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and offers guidance for the future development of environmentally friendly photocatalysts.