Antimicrobial properties of lauric acid and monolaurin in virgin coconut oil: a review
Virgin coconut oil is obtained by wet processing of coconut milk using fermentation,
centrifugation, enzymatic extraction, and the microwave heating method. Presently, VCO has …
centrifugation, enzymatic extraction, and the microwave heating method. Presently, VCO has …
Isolation and antibacterial activity test of lauric acid from crude coconut oil (Cocos nucifera L.)
Isolation of lauric acid from crude coconut oil (CCO) has been done. Neutralization of CCO
using 30% Na 2 CO 3 solution could decrease its acid value from 1.69 to 0.48 …
using 30% Na 2 CO 3 solution could decrease its acid value from 1.69 to 0.48 …
African black soap: Physiochemical, phytochemical properties, and uses
The African black soap is popular for its cleansing and medicinal properties particularly
amongst those of African descent. The “traditional” African black soap” refers to soaps made …
amongst those of African descent. The “traditional” African black soap” refers to soaps made …
[HTML][HTML] Recycled clay bricks and palm kernel shell as constructed wetland substrate for wastewater treatment: An engineered closed circuit circular economy …
Wastewater treatment using green technologies contributes significantly to a circular
economy. Constructed wetlands (CW) using green substrates or recycled materials are low …
economy. Constructed wetlands (CW) using green substrates or recycled materials are low …
[PDF][PDF] Antibacterial activity of hydrolyzed virgin coconut oil
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the influence of the partial hydrolysis of
virgin coconut oil (VCO) on it's antibacterial activity. Methods: The VCO used in this study …
virgin coconut oil (VCO) on it's antibacterial activity. Methods: The VCO used in this study …
Exploring the use of fatty acid ethyl esters as a potential natural solution for the treatment of fish parasitic diseases
Alternatives to conventional chemical treatments for parasitic diseases in fish are needed.
Microalgal‐sourced fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEEs) have shown an antiparasitic effect …
Microalgal‐sourced fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEEs) have shown an antiparasitic effect …
Comparison of nutrient composition in kernel of tenera and clonal materials of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)
Nutritive information about oil palm kernel is scarce, especially on the composition of sugars
and water-soluble vitamins. This study aims to evaluate both tenera and clonal materials for …
and water-soluble vitamins. This study aims to evaluate both tenera and clonal materials for …
In vitro antagonistic inhibitory effects of palm seed crude oils and their main constituent, lauric acid, with oxacillin in Staphylococcus aureus
K Lalouckova, E Skrivanova, J Rondevaldova… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus are a serious global threat, and with the
emergence of antibiotic resistance, even more difficult to treat. One of the possible …
emergence of antibiotic resistance, even more difficult to treat. One of the possible …
Plant tonic, a plant-derived bioactive natural product, exhibits antifungal activity against rice blast disease
The tendency towards application of natural products and botanical extracts as safer
antimicrobial agents against plant pathogens has recently been increased. Plant Tonic9 …
antimicrobial agents against plant pathogens has recently been increased. Plant Tonic9 …
[PDF][PDF] Effect of extraction method on the antimicrobial activity of Moringa oleifera seeds extract
MH Bichi, JC Agunwamba, SA Muyibi… - Journal of American …, 2012 - academia.edu
Moringa Oleifera seeds extract has been found to posses antimicrobial properties. The
mechanism of its action in this regard is still largely un-determined. In this work, six methods …
mechanism of its action in this regard is still largely un-determined. In this work, six methods …