This thesis was focused on monitoring the viability of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells after exposure of termites-isolated chemicals. Recently, evidence of antibacterial and antifungal properties of these defense substances has grown, and they can find a wide range of uses not only in the pharmaceutical industry. In this work, three defensive substances from termites were studied: nerolidol, nitropentadecene and methylanthranilate. Their antibacterial effects, minimal inhibitory concentrations and minimal bactericidal concentrations against Escherichia coli STBL3 strain were monitored. Further, their cytotoxic effects on eukaryotic non-tumor (HEK293FT) and tumor cells (MCF7) as well as their effect on plasmid DNA were studied. Antibiotic ampicillin and cytostatic cisplatin were used as control substances for antibacterial and cytotoxic effects, respectively. In the case of the action of nerolidol, nitropentadecene and methylanthranilate on the STBL3 strain, antibacterial activity was not demonstrated. Cytotoxic effects were observed nerolidol and nitropentadecene. None of the examined substances modified the plasmid DNA.

This diploma thesis focuses on the photocatalytic effect of titanium dioxide and ultraviolet light. Theoretical part shows the effect of titanium dioxide and aplication in various branches. Antibacterial effect of titanium dioxide iluminated by ultraviolet light was observed in the flow tube reactor on the yeast Hansenula anomala. After adjusting the optimal flow rate experimented with different inicial concentration of yeast cells. To increase desired effect also silver was used in the photocatalytic system. As observed in many previous studies, silver decreases the time needed for killing the microorganisms. The optained date were analysed.

(ENGLISH) Charles University Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis Candidate: Sarah Basem Bouz Supervisor: PharmDr. Jan Zitko, Ph.D. Title of diploma thesis: Derivatives of quinoxaline-2-carboxylic acid as potential antimicrobial compounds Despite the presence of well-established treatment plan, tuberculosis remains the number one killer of infections according to WHO. One of the reasons behind this failure in eradicating this infection is drug resistance. This fact potentiates worldwide efforts to develop new antituberculars. As part of our long-term research on pyrazine derivatives, we prepared a series of N-substituted quinoxaline-2-carboxamides, refer to fig. below. Quinoxaline-2-carboxylic acid was activated by oxalyl chloride and reacted with different anilines or benzylamines in the presence of pyridine at room temperature, overnight with stirring, and then obtained crudes were purified with flash chromatography. Final products were evaluated for in vitro antimicrobial activities against six mycobacterial strains, eight fungal stems, along with four gram positive and four gram negative bacteria of clinical importance. The most promising compound among all with broad spectrum of antimycobacterial activity (MICMtbH37Ra = 3.91...

SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION OF N-PYRIDYLBENZAMIDES AS POTENTIAL ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS Eliška Suchánková Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Czech Republic The derivatives of N-pyridylbenzamide were designed and synthesized to be in vitro tested for antimycobacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Ra, M. smegmatis, M. aurum and in vitro cytotoxicity in HepG2 cells. These compounds are pyridinyl analogues of previously prepared N-pyrazinylbenzamides that have shown a significant in vitro antimycobacterial activity. The title compounds were synthesized by acylation of aminopyridine or chloropyridine-2-amine by selected benzoyl chlorides. Final compounds were described by elementary analysis, melting point, 1 H and 13 C spectra and IR spectroscopy. Generally, prepared compounds possess lower antimycobacterial activity than previously tested N-pyrazinylbenzamides. However, there are some cases, in which the derivatives of pyridine were more effective compared to the derivatives of pyrazine; mainly against M. smegmatis. The best antimycobacterial activity was proved for derivatives of 2-amino-6-chloropyridine and substituted benzoyl chloride, corresponding with higher lipophilicity of these compounds;...

The diploma thesis deals with antibacterial properties of kitchen worktops surface finishes. The thesis compares the antibacterial, physical-mechanical, utility and appearance properties of various surface treatments on solid wood of oak, acacia and pear wood. The research was carried out on alkydurethane and water-borne varnish. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were used for the assesment of antibacterial activity. The thesis describes the risks associated with microorganisms and kitchen environment. Furthermore, the requirements for surface finishes of kitchen worktops were analyzed.

The properties of the two surface finishes were studied in this work: the waterborne epoxy lacquer EPOX AQUA V_1301 and solvent-borne alkyd urethane lacquer Jachtlak S-1006 with the regards to their potential applications for the finishing of the wood surfaces of furniture designed for the utilization in public places. It has been found that the dry surfaces formed by these furnishes have physico-mechanical properties that are consistent with the standards, which establish possibilities of their application. Very good antibacterial properties of the formed films without the addition of any auxiliary antimicrobial agents to the Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacterial strains were also determined. The entire tests were carefully described, and their results were discussed in the further text.

DERIVATIVES OF 5-ALKYLPYRAZINE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID AS POTENTIAL ANTI-INFECTIVES HALÍŘOVÁ MARTINA Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Czech Republic In our previous study, we have demonstrated that 5-alkylamino-N- phenylpyrazine-2-carboxamides with longer alkyl chain (C5-C8) exerted micromolar growth inhibition activity against M. tuberculosis H37Rv. We speculated that the long alkylamino chain could facilitate the penetration of lipophilic mycobacterial cell envelope. To test this hypothesis, we performed the amino to methylene isosteric exchange and designed a series of 5-alkyl-N-phenylpyrazine-2-carboxamides. 5- Alkylpyrazine-2-carboxylic acids (5-Ak-POA) were prepared by homolytic alkylation of commercially available pyrazine-2-carbonitrile by respective alkanoic acid, followed by hydrolysis of the carbonitrile group. Final derivatives were prepared by CDI mediated coupling of 5-Ak-POA with corresponding aniline at RT. Final compounds were described by melting point, elementary analysis, IR spectroscopy and 1 H, 13 C NMR. Then they were tested in vitro for antimycobacterial activity against M. tuberculosis H37Rv and several non-tuberculous mycobacterial strains. Several compounds exerted MIC of 3.13-6.25 µg mL-1 ....

Charles University Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis Author: Cristina Paredes de la Red Supervisor: prof. PharmDr. Martin Doležal, Ph.D. Title of diploma thesis: Synthesis and antiinfective evaluation of substituted N-(pyrazine-2- yl)benzenesulfonamide Tuberculosis (TB) is among the ten leading causes of death, especially in developing countries. Even though it is an old disease with established treatment regimen, there has been an increased resistance to anti-TB drugs 1 . The anti-tubercular pyrazinamide has caught the attention of researchers as the different theories for its mechanism of action have made it an interesting entity for further investigation. Here we will discuss N-(pyrazine-2-yl)benzenesulfonamides (General structure is presented in the Figure below) as a new derivatization approach based on synergism methodology between pyrazinamide and sulfonamides. Sulfonamides exert their antimicrobial effect by competitive inhibition of folic acid synthesis and subsequent inhibition of bacterial growth and reproduction 18 . I have contributed to the synthesis and purification of 8 compounds in a series of total 22 N- pyrazinylsulfonamides. Two of the prepared compounds showed activity against Mycobacterium kansasii [2a (MIC...

This diploma thesis summarizes knowledge from the fields of synthesis, characterization and application of titanium dioxide nanotubes and its combination with silver nanoparticles for biomedical purposes. Basic protocols of working with cell cultures and bacteria are also included. Experimental part of this diploma thesis focuses mainly on the synthesis of tubular structures made of titanium dioxide via anodic oxidation of 500nm titanium layer and their subsequent decoration with silver by electrodeposition. Last section of the experimental part is devoted to testing of antibacterial properties of the new material and examining the effect of different silver concentrations on the adhesion of MG-63 cells. All results are compared to reference samples consisting of titanium dioxide nanotubes without silver.

Charles University in Prague Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Biological and Medical Sciences Study program: Pharmacy Author: Simona Novotná Supervisor: RNDr. Klára Konečná, Ph.D. Title of diploma thesis: Advanced antibacterial activity testing of candidate newly synthesized compounds Background: The aim of this thesis was to perform an extended study of the antibacterial activity of selected newly synthesized rhodanine derivatives. In this study, activity against clinical isolates of bacterial strains of the genus Staphylococcus and Enterococcus was evaluated. The main part of the work also includes the evaluation of the antibacterial activity of one selected substance in combination with commercially available antibiotics using the checkerboard method. Methods: Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of tested substances was performed using the broth microdilution method according to EUCAST guidelines (with minor modifications). The activity of these substances was evaluated against clinical isolates of bacteria of the genera Staphylococcus and Enterococcus and one Staphylococcus aureus MRSA reference strain (ATCC 43300, CCM 4750). For a selected compound with a demonstrably promising antistaphylococcal effect, the combined effect of this substance was tested with three...