Published 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Antibacterial activity of the parotid glands secretions of sudanese indigenous african toad (Bufo spp.)

  • 1. Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Shendi, Shendi (Sudan)
  • 2. University of Gezira, Wad Medani (Sudan)
  • 3. Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, Khartoum (Sudan)

Description

The study revealed a well-built first line innate immunity system in Bufo Spp., the skin extracts illustrated a very active antibiotic attitude which inhibited the growth of human pathogenic bacteria species, Escherichia coli (ATCC 19615), staphylococcus aureus(ATCC29213) and streptococcus pyogenes (ATCC25922). Heat treatment of secretion supported the fact that the antibacterial components possess an enzymatic attitude. Gel filtration chromatography accompanied with sensitivity tests against S.aureus showed the existence of four groups responsible for antibacterial activity in the parotoid glands secretions.(Author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Sudan Journal of Basic Sciences
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
14
Journal Page Range
p. 105-122
ISSN
1858-5043

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41 refs.; 6 figs.