Indonesia has abundant natural resources, especially in agriculture. One of its leading commodities comes from coconut plantations, Coconut is a versatile plant whose entire part can be utilized, including coconut fiber. Coconut fiber contains antibacterial compounds such as tannins, flavonoids, and polyphenols. This study aims to assess the antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of coconut …
Fusarium oxysporum is one of the soil-borne pathogens that is able to cause damage to plants with an attack intensity of up to 35%. Farmers still use synthetic fungicides to eradicate them. The use of synthetic fungicides has a negative impact on the environment. One of the alternative efforts that can inhibit the growth of Fusarium oxysporum is by utilizing bacteria as antagonistic agents. One…
Energy needs continue to increase in Indonesia by 1,185.56 BOE (Barrel of Oil Equivalent) which is dominated by petroleum energy. This causes widespread petroleum management activities which produce waste in the form of hydrocarbon compounds because they are toxic to the environment. Management of hydrocarbon compounds needs to be done, one of which is through bioremediation using bacteria. Thi…
Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic pathogenic bacterium capable of forming biofilms, protective structures that make it more resistant to antibiotics. These biofilms play an important role in chronic and intractable infections. One alternative approach to overcome this problem is to utilize natural bioactive compounds, such as secondary metabolites from the fungus T. harzianum. T. harzia…
Based on the report from the Ministry of Health, the incidence rate of pediatric tuberculosis in 2023 showed an increase of more than 2.5 times compared to the reported cases in 2021. A total of 18,122 pediatric tuberculosis cases were recorded in South Sumatra Province in 2022. Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Central General Hospital in Palembang serves as the main referral center for tuberculosis patient…
Telah dilakukan penelitian isolasi senyawa antibakteri dari tumbuhan iler {coleus atropurpureus [L] benth.) dan penentuan nilai konsentrasi hambat minimum (KHM) serta penentuan golongan senyawa aktifnya yang dilaksanakan pada bulan Maret - Mei 2008. Isolasi senyawa antibakteri dilakukan di laboratorium Genetika dan Bioteknologi Jurusan Biologi, FMIPA Universitas Sriwijaya. Penelitian ini bertuj…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengisolasi bakteri penghasil protease dan mengetahui karakteristik protease ekstrak kasar dari bakteri lumpur rawa Sakatiga Indralaya Ogan Ilir Sumatera Selatan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Juli sampai dengan Agustus 2008 di Laboratorium Teknologi Hasil Perikanan, Laboratorium Budidaya Perairan Fakultas Pertanian, Laboratorium Mikrobiologi Jurusan Biol…
Tujuan dari pelaksanaan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengisolasi dan mengkarakterisasi bakteri asam laktat (BAL) dari organ pencernaan ikan nila, ikan gurami, dan ikan lele. Penelitian ini telah dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Kimia dan Mikrobiologi Hasil Pertanian Jurusan Teknologi Pertanian Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Sriwijaya pada bulan September-November 2007. Lima gram sampel usus dari ika…
Penyakit infeksi masih merupakan penyakit utama di banyak negara berkembang, termasuk Indonesia; terutama infeksi saluran pernafasan akut (ISPA) dengan yang tersering adalah rinitis simpleks, faringitis, tonsilitis, dan sinusitis. Bakteri yang dapat menyebabkan faringitis antara lain streptokokus grup A, korinebakterium, arkanobakterium, atau Chlamydia pneumoniae. Selain itu, dapat juga terjadi…
Background: Porphyromonas gingivalis was one of the Gram-negative anaerobic bacteria that played an important role in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. The increasing resistance of bacteria to synthetic antibiotics encouraged the search for alternative antibacterial agents from natural sources. Snakehead fish (Channa striata) was known to contain bioactive compounds such as albumin and m…
Introduction: S. aureus is one of the most frequently found and detected microorganisms in odontogenic infections of oral and cerebral abscesses. The treatment of odontogenic infections can be treated using antibiotics, which can be replaced by honey. Tembesu bitter black honey is a natural material that can be used as an antibacterial because it has high osmolarity, low pH (3,2-4,5), low water…
Diarrhoea is an infectious disease of the human digestive system tract, one of the bacteria that can cause diarrhoeal infections is Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus, natural ingredients soursop seeds (Annona muricata L.) are known to contain active compounds of secondary metabolites that are antibacterial in nature. This study was conducted to determine the ability of soursop seed extract …
This study aims to determine the levels of resistant starch, its effectiveness as a prebiotic, and its effect on the growth of L. rhamnosus bacteria as well as to identify the potential antibacterial activity of L. rhamnosus bacteria grown on Chlorella by Now Foods media. The methods used include determining the levels of resistant starch using the multi-enzyme method, testing prebiotic activit…
Staphylococcus is a normal flora of the oral cavity that can turn into a pathogen and cause various diseases in the oral cavity. The use of herbal ingredients that have antibacterial properties can be an alternative treatment as a substitute for chlorhexidine gluconate. Garlic skin as an antibacterial has not been widely studied and is still considered as waste. Objective: To determine the anti…
The problem of antibiotic resistance has become a worldwide concern and a serious problem. Antibiotic resistance is termed as “silent pandemic”. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one type of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) strain that is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. This bacterium is responsible for as many as 100,000 deaths due to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in 2…
Peat Soil often present significant challenges for plant growth, primarily due to low pH and limited nutrient availability, especially phosphorus. Phosphorus is an essential macronutrient for plants, yet in peatlands, most of it exists in insoluble forms and cannot be directly utilized. This condition necessitates sustainable approaches to enhance phosphorus availability. Phosphate solubilizing…
Background: Streptococcus mutans was the main bacterium involved in biofilm formation that causes dental caries. Pineapple had been proven to possess antibacterial activity against S. mutans, while stevia was a natural low-calorie sweetener that also exhibited antibacterial properties against S. mutans. The combination of both could be formulated into a jelly candy product. This study aimed to …
Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), have become a significant global health issue. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common nosocomial pathogen that often demonstrates resistance to many antibiotics. Given the rising cases of antibiotic resistance, alternative treatments are needed, one of which involves utilizing the po…
Tea can be processed into kombucha through a fermentation process. Kombucha is made by fermenting a solution of black tea, sugar and a kombucha culture called SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). One of the innovations in kombucha processing is the combination with avocado seeds (Persea americana Mill.) and bay leaves (Syzygium polyanthum (Wight.)) in the second fermentation. This s…
Kombucha is a fermented beverage of green tea or black tea using SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). Kombucha provides benefits for stimulating the immune system, improving digestive tract function and preventing microbial infections due to the presence of antibacterial compounds. Antibacterial activity can be enhanced by utilizing secondary metabolites in fruits such as apple (Mal…
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s immune system fails to respond properly to an infection, leading to organ dysfunction. It remains a significant global health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to examine the distribution of bacterial types and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns in blood cultures from sepsis patients.…
This study aims to determine the effect of post-production storage time on the types and total number of contaminant bacteria in tofu at room temperature. The study was conducted using a descriptive method with samples of tofu produced conventionally and stored at room temperature for 1, 4, 7, and 10 hours. The results showed four types of contaminant bacteria, namely Escherichia coli, Enteroba…
This study aims to determine the effect of post-production storage time on the type and total number of contaminant bacteria in soy milk stored at room temperature. The method used in this study is a descriptive, the results of the study show that there are five types of pathogenic bacteria, namely: Bacillus sp, Escherichia coli, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella sp, and Pseudomonas sp. And the …
Rubber plants (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.) are one of Indonesia's plantation commodities. Rubber plays an important role as a source of income for farmers in Indonesia and is mostly used as a source of making rubber materials (latex), industrial materials and making asphalt. The low production of rubber plants can be influenced by factors from plant disrupting organisms, one of which is a diseas…
Daun singkong (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) terbukti sebagai antibakteri karena kandungan senyawa rutin yang tinggi. Transfersom mampu berpenetrasi melintasi stratum korneum untuk meningkatkan efek antibakteri senyawa rutin pada fraksi etil asetat daun singkong dengan hidrofilisitasnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan formula transfersom fraksi etil asetat daun singkong dengan varia…
The batik industry has an important role in the Indonesian economy, but the large number of batik industries in Indonesia is not matched by proper wastewater treatment. One of the components of batik wastewater is the synthetic dye Naphthol ASBO-Blue B. Biological treatment of dye waste with bacteria as a biodecolorization agent needs to be done to reduce the negative effects caused by dye wast…
The abundance of keratin in nature leads to serious problems because keratin is a type of protein that is difficult to degrade. Keratinase, a specific type of proteolytic enzyme, is used as an alternative for keratin waste management, with thermophilic bacteria as potential organisms for producing thermally stable keratinase enzymes. One of the hot springs located in North Lebong District, Lebo…
Latar Belakang: Stunting adalah kondisi ketika seorang anak memiliki panjang atau tinggi badan yang tidak sesuai dengan usianya. Karies gigi merupakan penyakit multifaktorial yang menyerang jaringan keras gigi yang dimulai dari proses demineralisasi lapisan gigi. Stunting dapat menyebabkan gangguan perkembangan rongga mulut sehingga mengakibatkan terjadinya karies gigi pada anak karena penuruna…