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Evaluation of Antidandruff Activity of Phytochemicals and Molecular Docking Analysis Against Acinetobacter sp.

Author(s) Prof. Dr. Nachimuthu Saraswathy, Ms. Pradeep Aarushi, Ms. Karthikeyan Sunanditaa, Ms. Saravanan Vidhyavani, Ms. Vijayasekar Aswitha
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Abstract The human scalp provides a favorable environment for the growth of various microorganisms, particularly bacteria and fungi, which contribute to dandruff. Dandruff is a common scalp condition often associated with disorders like mild seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis versicolor, and atopic dermatitis. Traditionally, different parts of medicinal plants have been used in hair care and have shown promising results in managing dandruff. This study aims to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of herbal extracts from neem, hibiscus, and onion against of Acinetobacter sps., isolated from dandruff sample. Results revealed that a leading commercial shampoo produced an inhibition zone of 2.1 cm, whereas the herbal extract blend (in equal parts) achieved a larger inhibition zone of 2.5 cm, indicating superior efficacy. Additionally, molecular docking studies were conducted to assess the inhibitory action of bioactive compounds on Acinetobacter lipase, identifying quercetin as a significant inhibitor targeting active site residues ILE36, GLU40, ARG86, and TRP43. These findings support the potential of herbal formulation as effective and safer alternatives for treating mild dandruff.
Keywords dermatitis, phytochemicals, antimicrobial, MALDI-TOF, anti-dandruff, Acinetobacter sp.
Field Biology
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66199
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