Mai M. Khalaf , Mohamed Gouda , Manal F. Abou Taleb , Mahmoud A. Abdelaziz , Hany M. Abd El-Lateef
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Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and toxicological properties of a biocompatible wound dressing film composed of crude ethanolic cinnamon (CEC) extract- infused carrageenan (CAR)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The CEC showed potent antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (23 mm inhibition zone) and Acinetobacter baumannii (21 mm). Antioxidant activity results proved the CEC extract's free radical scavenger ability (93 % inhibition). The prepared films demonstrated wider inhibition zones than the CAR/PVA films alone, demonstrating enhanced antimicrobial activity against tested microbes. Furthermore, the inclusion of CEC in CAR/PVA films enhanced the antibacterial activity, achieving a total bacterial log reduction for MRSA and Candidaalbicans within 150 min. The results of the toxicity assessment confirmed that the films were biocompatible, with EC50% values exceeding 100. The findings of the study confirmed the promise of CEC loaded CAR/PVA films to be used as efficient biocompatible and non-toxic wound dressings.
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