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ArticleJournal of preventive medicine and hygiene2021

Screening and isolation of microbes from a Mud Community of Ischia Island Thermal Springs: preliminary analysis of a bioactive compound.

Valeria DI Onofrio, Angela Maione, Marco Guida, Olga DE Castro, Renato Liguori, Federica Carraturo, Emilia Galdiero

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Valeria DI OnofrioDepartment of Sciences and Technologies, University of Naples "Parthenope", Naples, Italy.
Angela MaioneDepartment of Biology, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Marco GuidaDepartment of Biology, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Olga DE CastroDepartment of Biology, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Renato LiguoriDepartment of Sciences and Technologies, University of Naples "Parthenope", Naples, Italy.
Federica CarraturoDepartment of Biology, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Emilia GaldieroDepartment of Biology, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.

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Abstract

introductionBalneotherapy centers of Ischia island (Italy) offer treatments for different dermatological diseases (psoriasis, acne, atopic dermatitis) and upper respiratory tract infections. In this study, we integrated morphological and molecular approaches to give a focus on isolation and screening of extremophile bacteria from Ischia thermal mud for potential antimicrobial applications.

methodsSamples were collected during 2019 at four sites. Some bacterial strains ATCC for antibacterial and antibiofilm activity were tested. After morphological characterization, screening for antagonistic isolates was made. The colonies isolated from thermal mud samples were submitted to molecular characterization. Susceptibility testing by dilution spotting was carried out and antibacterial efficacies of most active isolate were evaluated with a Minimal inhibition concentration assay. Biofilm formation, inhibition, eradication were examined. Statistical analyses were carried out utilizing Microsoft

resultsWe isolated a natural compound with antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities.

conclusionsThe results obtained in this study are discussed in the context of how hydrothermal systems are important environmental source of uncharted antimicrobial and antibiofilm compounds. In conclusion, to the most effective of our knowledge, this work presents the primary report on the preliminary investigation of thermophile microbial diversity and their antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities for future biotechnological interest.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsHot SpringsBacteriaBalneologyItalyMicrobial Sensitivity TestsAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntibiofilm activityAntimicrobial activityIschia islandMicrobesThermal springs

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