Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles Against Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Mastitic Milk
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Bovine mastitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a major concern in the dairy industry, leading to economic losses and potential public health risks. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant S. aureus strains necessitates the development of alternative therapeutic strategies. This study investigates the antimicrobial activity of chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) against S. aureus isolated from mastitic milk samples. CNPs were prepared using the ionic gelation method and characterized for size and surface charge by dynamic light scattering (DLS), and zeta potential analysis. Their antibacterial activity was evaluated using the agar well diffusion, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) assays. The effect was also explored through morphological observations in scanning electron microscopy (SEM). CNPs exhibited significant antibacterial activity against S. aureus in agar well diffusion, with MIC and MBC values 40 μg/mL and 80 μg/mL, respectively. In CNP-treated cells, SEM images revealed surface disruptions and deformations. These findings suggest that CNPs disrupt the S. aureus membrane, leading to cell death.
Author: Ankush Kiran Niranjan, Neeraj Shrivastava, Arpita Shrivastava, P.K. Singh, Baleshwari Dixit, Aditya Agrawal, Kumar Govil, Jigyasa Rana, and Somesh Kumar Meshram
Language: English
Subfield: Biomaterials
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6893133161
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