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Item type:Publication, Methyl Gallate and Amoxicillin-Loaded Electrospun Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Chitosan Mats: Impact of Acetic Acid on Their Anti-Staphylococcus aureus Activity(2025-01-01) ;Jiamboonsri, Pimsumon ;Sangkhun, WeradeshWanwong, SompitMethyl gallate (MG), a natural phenolic compound, exhibits in vitro synergistic activity with amoxicillin (Amox) against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a global health concern. This study developed electrospun nanofibers incorporating MG and Amox into a poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/chitosan (CS) blend to target both methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) and MRSA. The formulation was optimized, and the impact of acetic acid on antibacterial activity was evaluated using agar disc diffusion. The final formulation was fabricated and characterized using SEM, FTIR, DSC, swelling, and release behavior analyses to understand its antibacterial efficacy. Results revealed that acetic acid eliminated antibacterial activity, but MG (64 mg/mL) and Amox (2.5 mg/mL) were successfully incorporated into a PVA/CS solution prepared with deionized water. The resulting nanofiber mats featured nanoscale fibers (126 ± 45 nm) with and micron-oval beads. Despite the in vitro synergism, the MG/Amox/PVA/CS mats showed no significant improvement over MG or Amox alone against MRSA, likely due to their physicochemical properties. FTIR and DSC results confirmed molecular interactions between the active compounds and the polymer matrix, which may cause a minimal swelling and low drug release at 24 h. This study offers insights into the potential of MG/Amox-loaded nanofibers for anti-MRSA material development. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Electrospun Cellulose Acetate/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Nanofibers Loaded with Methyl Gallate and Gallic Acid for Anti-Staphylococcus aureus Applications(2024-11-01) ;Jiamboonsri, Pimsumon ;Sangkhun, WeradeshWanwong, SompitMethyl gallate (MG) and gallic acid (GA) are natural compounds with potent activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a significant global health concern. In this study, MG and GA were incorporated into cellulose acetate (CA) blended with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) to create electrospun nanofibers aimed at combating both methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) and MRSA. Key electrospinning parameters—DC voltage, injection flow rate, and syringe tip–collector distance—were optimized, with the best conditions being a 1.5 mL/h flow rate, 30 cm distance, and 20 kV voltage. The resulting nanofiber mats were characterized by SEM, FTIR, DSC, tensile strength testing, contact angle measurement, swelling behavior, and release profiling. Antibacterial properties were assessed using the agar diffusion test. The obtained nanofibers had diameters ranging from 879.33 to 906.13 nm. Among the samples, MG-GA-CA/PVA exhibited the highest tensile strength, good flexibility, and improved stiffness, which was related to enhanced thermal stability and chemical interactions as shown by DSC and FTIR analyses. This formulation also displayed excellent hydrophilicity, swelling properties, and a consistent release profile over 8 to 24 h. Furthermore, MG-GA-CA/PVA showed superior antibacterial activity against both MSSA and MRSA, suggesting its potential as a strong, flexible, and effective anti-S. aureus material.
