Antimicrobial Studies

The Emergence of N. sativa L. as a Green Antifungal Agent.

Nigella sativa L. plant has potent therapeutic properties, with seed oil and thymoquinone inhibiting various fungi in studies. Valuable for potential medical applications in treating fungal infections.

Pandey R, Pandey B and Bhargava A (2024).
Mini Rev Med Chem.
PubMed:
38409693

From phyllosphere to insect cuticles: silkworms gather antifungal bacteria from mulberry leaves to battle fungal parasite attacks.

Study investigates bacterial exchanges between plant phyllospheres and insect cuticles, elucidating their potential biological function. Understanding could inform strategies for pest management and crop protection in agriculture.

Zhao P et al (2024).
Microbiome.
PubMed:
38409012

The Antimicrobial Potential of the Hop (Humulus lupulus L.) Extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Oral Streptococci.

Hop extract shows strong antimicrobial activity against oral bacteria, including MRSA. Contains flavonoids and phloroglucides that increase antibiotic efficiency. Promising for oral care and potentiating traditional antimicrobials.

Khaliullina A et al (2024).
Pharmaceuticals (Basel).
PubMed:
38399377

Integrating Transcriptome and Chemical Analyses to Provide Insights into Biosynthesis of Terpenoids and Flavonoids in the Medicinal Industrial Crop Andrographis paniculate and Its Antiviral Medicinal Parts.

Researchers conducted chemical and transcriptome analyses on the medicinal plant to understand biosynthesis pathways of diterpene lactones and flavonoids. Results suggest potential treatment for SARS-CoV-2 and insight for industrial crop production and in vitro biosynthesis.

Yu K et al (2024).
Molecules.
PubMed:
38398604

Mango Peels as an Industrial By-Product: A Sustainable Source of Compounds with Antioxidant, Enzymatic, and Antimicrobial Activity.

Study evaluated bioactive compounds in mango peel extracts using various extraction methods. Dried peels had higher phenolic content and antioxidant activity. Shows potential for value-added products and antimicrobial applications.

Kučuk N et al (2024).
Foods.
PubMed:
38397530

Antioxidant, antimicrobial and healing properties of an extract from coffee pulp for the development of a phytocosmetic.

Developed a natural phytocosmetic with coffee pulp extract rich in antioxidants and antibacterial properties. Promising potential for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.

Dos Santos ÉM et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
38396007

Specific Antimicrobial Activities Revealed by Comparative Evaluation of Selected Gemmotherapy Extracts.

Researchers tested various plant extracts for antimicrobial activity. Blackberry extract was most effective, olive extract showed strongest bactericidal results. These extracts could be potential antimicrobials to enhance antibiotic therapies and combat antimicrobial resistance.

Héjja M et al (2024).
Antibiotics (Basel).
PubMed:
38391567

Characteristics and Antimicrobial Activities of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Obtained via Mixed-Mode Chemical/Biogenic Synthesis Using Spent Hop (Humulus lupulus L.) Extracts.

Researchers synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles using spent hops extracts, evaluated their antioxidant properties, and found that modification with DMSO extract improved antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Important for potential applications in antimicrobial and biomedical fields.

Flieger J et al (2024).
Antibiotics (Basel).
PubMed:
38391497