Antibacterial Effect of Chitosan from Squid Pens against Porphyromonas gingivalis
Objectives: To find the antibacterial effect of chitosan from squid pen against Porphyromonas gingivalis at certain concentration. Methods: Suspension of chitosan 1.5% (w/v) was diluted in several tubes. The lowest concentration with no bacterial growth is considered to have antibacterial activity against Porphyromonas gingivalis. Results: There was no bacterial growth in nutrient agar media at the concentration of 12.5%. Conclusions: Chitosan that was made from squid pens has antibacterial activity against Porphyromonas gingivalis.
Division: South East Asia Division Meeting
Meeting:2018 South East Asia Division Meeting (Da Nang, Vietnam) Location: Da Nang, Vietnam
Year: 2018 Final Presentation ID:0179 Abstract Category|Abstract Category(s):Microbiology / Immunology
Authors
Argarini, Agatha
( Airlangga University
, Surabaya
, Jawa Timur
, Indonesia
)
Adji, Fiona
( Airlangga University
, Surabaya
, Jawa Timur
, Indonesia
)
Chairony, Nadia
( Airlangga University
, Surabaya
, Jawa Timur
, Indonesia
)
Wijayanti, Elvina
( Airlangga University
, Surabaya
, Jawa Timur
, Indonesia
)
Pridanti, Krisnynda
( Airlangga University
, Surabaya
, Jawa Timur
, Indonesia
)
Nizar, Vina
( Airlangga University
, Surabaya
, Jawa Timur
, Indonesia
)
Wahjuningrum, Dian
( Airlangga University
, Surabaya
, Jawa Timur
, Indonesia
)
Support Funding Agency/Grant Number: Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education
Financial Interest Disclosure: Airlangga University Surabaya, Indonesia