Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Lavandula stricta

Abstract The emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens underscores the urgent need for novel antimicrobial agents. In this study, ten endophytic fungal isolates (Ls1–Ls10) were isolated for the first time from Lavandula stricta and evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus a...

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Main Authors: Samy Selim, Mohamed H. Moustafa, Mohammed S. Almuhayawi, Hattan S. Gattan, Mohammed H. Alruhaili, Mohanned Talal Alharbi, Soad K. Al Jaouni, Hanan M. Alharbi, Fayza Kouadri, Amer M. Abdelaziz
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author Samy Selim
Mohamed H. Moustafa
Mohammed S. Almuhayawi
Hattan S. Gattan
Mohammed H. Alruhaili
Mohanned Talal Alharbi
Soad K. Al Jaouni
Hanan M. Alharbi
Fayza Kouadri
Amer M. Abdelaziz
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Mohammed S. Almuhayawi
Hattan S. Gattan
Mohammed H. Alruhaili
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Hanan M. Alharbi
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description Abstract The emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens underscores the urgent need for novel antimicrobial agents. In this study, ten endophytic fungal isolates (Ls1–Ls10) were isolated for the first time from Lavandula stricta and evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Candida albicans. The most potent fungal isolate Ls1 was identified as Sarocladium kiliense using morphological and molecular techniques. Phytochemical analysis indicated that the S. kiliense extract is abundant in bioactive compounds, including phenolics, tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids. The GC mass analysis proved the presence of 41 active compounds in the S. kiliense. Extract including; Benzene, (1-propylnonyl) (9.87%), Hexadecanoic acid (8.05%), Prostaglandin A1-biotin (6.77%), Docosene (6.69%), Octadecenoic acid (5.55%), and 1-Nonadecene (5.16%). The crude extract of S. kiliense showed outstanding anticancer activity against cancerous Hep-G2 and MCF-7 cell lines with IC50 of 31.7 and 49.8 µg/ml, respectively. This isolate exhibited significant antimicrobial activity, with inhibition zones ranging from 16.1 ± 0.1 mm to 35.5 mm. MICs varied between 62.5 and 250 µg/mL. S. kiliense exhibited antioxidant activity and antibiofilm activities. The S. kiliense extract demonstrated concentration-dependent antibiofilm activity. In conclusion, S. kiliense as a hopeful home of bioactive combinations with potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and antibiofilm activities, offering the potential for combating multidrug-resistant pathogens and therapeutic applications.
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spelling doaj-art-a40e96b19f0c45e2be039479491a0cf92025-08-20T03:45:26ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115111410.1038/s41598-025-07627-wPhytochemical profiling and evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Lavandula strictaSamy Selim0Mohamed H. Moustafa1Mohammed S. Almuhayawi2Hattan S. Gattan3Mohammed H. Alruhaili4Mohanned Talal Alharbi5Soad K. Al Jaouni6Hanan M. Alharbi7Fayza Kouadri8Amer M. Abdelaziz9Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf UniversityCollege of Pharmacy, Al-Farahidi UniversityDepartment of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz UniversityDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz UniversityDepartment of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz UniversityDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of JeddahDepartment of Hematology/Oncology, Scientific Chair of Prophetic Medicine Application, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz UniversityDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman UniversityDepartment of Medical and Clinical laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Applied Science Private UniversityBotany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar UniversityAbstract The emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens underscores the urgent need for novel antimicrobial agents. In this study, ten endophytic fungal isolates (Ls1–Ls10) were isolated for the first time from Lavandula stricta and evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Candida albicans. The most potent fungal isolate Ls1 was identified as Sarocladium kiliense using morphological and molecular techniques. Phytochemical analysis indicated that the S. kiliense extract is abundant in bioactive compounds, including phenolics, tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids. The GC mass analysis proved the presence of 41 active compounds in the S. kiliense. Extract including; Benzene, (1-propylnonyl) (9.87%), Hexadecanoic acid (8.05%), Prostaglandin A1-biotin (6.77%), Docosene (6.69%), Octadecenoic acid (5.55%), and 1-Nonadecene (5.16%). The crude extract of S. kiliense showed outstanding anticancer activity against cancerous Hep-G2 and MCF-7 cell lines with IC50 of 31.7 and 49.8 µg/ml, respectively. This isolate exhibited significant antimicrobial activity, with inhibition zones ranging from 16.1 ± 0.1 mm to 35.5 mm. MICs varied between 62.5 and 250 µg/mL. S. kiliense exhibited antioxidant activity and antibiofilm activities. The S. kiliense extract demonstrated concentration-dependent antibiofilm activity. In conclusion, S. kiliense as a hopeful home of bioactive combinations with potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and antibiofilm activities, offering the potential for combating multidrug-resistant pathogens and therapeutic applications.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-07627-wSarocladiumAntibiofilmAntioxidantAntimicrobialAnticancerDiseases
spellingShingle Samy Selim
Mohamed H. Moustafa
Mohammed S. Almuhayawi
Hattan S. Gattan
Mohammed H. Alruhaili
Mohanned Talal Alharbi
Soad K. Al Jaouni
Hanan M. Alharbi
Fayza Kouadri
Amer M. Abdelaziz
Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Lavandula stricta
Scientific Reports
Sarocladium
Antibiofilm
Antioxidant
Antimicrobial
Anticancer
Diseases
title Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Lavandula stricta
title_full Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Lavandula stricta
title_fullStr Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Lavandula stricta
title_full_unstemmed Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Lavandula stricta
title_short Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Lavandula stricta
title_sort phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antioxidant anticancer antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of endophytic fungi isolated from lavandula stricta
topic Sarocladium
Antibiofilm
Antioxidant
Antimicrobial
Anticancer
Diseases
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-07627-w
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