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VOL. 9, ISSUE 7 (2024)
Exploring the antibacterial potential of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from Chinocossus acronyctoides larvae
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Veto Khesoh, Melevolu Thisa, Prabhakar Maddela
Abstract
The present study undertook a preliminary assessment of the antimicrobial
activity of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) derived from Chinocossus
acronyctoides moth larvae. Using hexane as a solvent, we extracted the
larvae at two developmental stages: young (2nd instar) and old (5th
instar). The resulting crude extracts were evaluated for antibacterial activity
against two gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli,
Klebsiella pneumoniae and two
gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis by employing the agar
diffusion method. The outcomes revealed significant antibacterial activity
across all tested bacterial species. Future research should focus on the
detailed component analysis of the extracts to identify the active compound/s, thereby
validating their safety and efficacy for potential use in medicinal
applications as alternative natural antibiotics.
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Pages:13-17
How to cite this article:
Veto Khesoh, Melevolu Thisa, Prabhakar Maddela "Exploring the antibacterial potential of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from <i>Chinocossus acronyctoides</i> larvae". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 7, 2024, Pages 13-17
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