Table 2 The inhibition zone size of CNF + vit E, CNF, CNF + vit E + antibiotic, CNF + antibiotic, and penicillin (positive control) for E. Coli and S. Aureus.

From: Preparation of biocompatible Zein/Gelatin/Chitosan/PVA based nanofibers loaded with vitamin E-TPGS via dual-opposite electrospinning method

Sample

Inhibition zone (mm)

CFU count

(log CFU/mL)

Reduction in Bacterial Colonies (%)

Reduction in Bacterial Colonies (%)

E. coli

S. aureus

E. coli

S. aureus

E. coli

S. aureus

Negative control

-

-

9.9

9.9

-

-

CNF

19

-

7.9

9.9

20.2

No significant reduction

CNF + Vit E

-

-

9.9

9.9

No significant reduction

No significant reduction

CNF + Penicilline

26

34

7.22

6.45

27.1

34.8

CNF + Vit E + Penicilline

28

30

7.12

6.54

28.1

33.9

Penicilline (Positive control)

28

36

7.08

6.12

28.5

38.2