Beneficial sterols in selected edible insects and their associated antibacterial activities

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Edible insects are increasingly gaining popularity as research reveals multiple benefits. However, the rediscovery of natural products from insects as medicinal agents has received limited attention. This study aimed at evaluating the diversity of sterols in extracts of nine edible insects and potential antibacterial activities. Dichloromethane extracts of these insects were analyzed using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry to identify important sterols, followed by evaluation of their anti-bacterial activities. Nineteen sterols were identified with the highest recorded in African fruit beetle [Pachnoda sinuata (47.37%)], crickets [Gryllus bimaculatus (36.84%) and Scapsipedus icipe (31.58%)]. Cholesterol was the most prevalent, except in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens). Bioactivity revealed S. icipe as the most potent extract against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis whereas G. bimaculatus was highest against Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus 25923. These findings unravels the diversity of sterols in edible insects and their possible application in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

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APA

Public Library, A., Mudalungu, C , Mudalungu, C , Mudalungu, C , Mudalungu, C , Mudalungu, C , Mudalungu, C , Mudalungu, C , Mudalungu, C , Mudalungu, C , Mudalungu, C , Mudalungu, C & Mudalungu, C (2024). Beneficial sterols in selected edible insects and their associated antibacterial activities. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/beneficial-sterols-in-selected-edible-insects-and-their-associated-antibacterial-activities

MLA 8th

Public Library, Africana, et. al. "Beneficial sterols in selected edible insects and their associated antibacterial activities" Afribary. Afribary, 10 Mar. 2024, https://afribary.com/works/beneficial-sterols-in-selected-edible-insects-and-their-associated-antibacterial-activities. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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Public Library, Africana, Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu and Cynthia Mudalungu . "Beneficial sterols in selected edible insects and their associated antibacterial activities". Afribary, Afribary, 10 Mar. 2024. Web. 22 Jan. 2025. < https://afribary.com/works/beneficial-sterols-in-selected-edible-insects-and-their-associated-antibacterial-activities >.

Chicago

Public Library, Africana, Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu , Cynthia Mudalungu and Cynthia Mudalungu . "Beneficial sterols in selected edible insects and their associated antibacterial activities" Afribary (2024). Accessed January 22, 2025. https://afribary.com/works/beneficial-sterols-in-selected-edible-insects-and-their-associated-antibacterial-activities

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