Employing Genome Mining to Unveil a Potential Contribution of Endophytic Bacteria to Antimicrobial Compounds in the Origanum vulgare L. Essential Oil.

The study explored how endophytes in medicinal plants produce antimicrobial essential oils through gene expression, indicating their potential for biotechnological antimicrobial agent development.

Vitali F et al (2023).

Antibiotics (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antibiotics12071179

PubMed:

37508275

Green synthesized Cobalt oxide nanoparticles using Curcuma longa for anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, dye degradation and anti-cancer property.

Curcuma longa (turmeric) was used to synthesize environmentally friendly and economical cobalt oxide nanoparticles. These nanoparticles showed antioxidant, antimicrobial, bioremediation, and anticancer properties.

Shanmuganathan R et al (2023).

Environ Res.

DOI:

10.1016/j.envres.2023.116747

PubMed:

37500035

Antifungal effects of selected menthol and eugenol in vapors on green coffee beans during long-term storage.

Menthol and eugenol inhibit the growth and spore germination of toxigenic fungi in coffee beans. They can be used as preservatives to reduce financial losses and protect against fungal contamination during long-term storage.

Ben Miri Y et al (2023).

Heliyon.

DOI:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18138

PubMed:

37496903

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Essential Oils and Their Combination Against Microorganisms Associated With Postradiation Therapy in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: An In Vitro Study.

Cinnamon and Cajeput essential oils (EOs) showed good antimicrobial activity against common microorganisms in head and neck cancer patients post-radiotherapy, comparable to chlorhexidine.

Shah MA et al (2023).

Cureus.

DOI:

10.7759/cureus.40768

PubMed:

37485104

Aquatic plant root exudates: A source of disinfection byproduct precursors in constructed wetlands.

This study analyzed plant root extracts to understand their potential to form disinfection byproducts in drinking water. One extract had a higher potential, and tannins were identified as important precursors. This information improves water treatment processes and water quality. (Roughly 100 characters)

Pi J et al (2023).

Sci Total Environ.

DOI:

10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165590

PubMed:

37474067

Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial, Nitric Oxide Inhibition and Cytotoxic Activity of Essential Oils from Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC. Leaves and Stems from Vietnam.

Diep TT et al (2023).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202300649

PubMed:

37471031

Antifungal activity of three different varieties of Capsicum annuum against clinical isolates of Candida species.

This study explored the use of different Capsicum annum extracts to combat rising drug resistance in Candida species, a type of fungus causing infections.

Moghadam S et al (2023).

Trop Dis Travel Med Vaccines.

DOI:

10.1186/s40794-023-00194-w

PubMed:

37468970

Desmodinosides A-E: New Flavonoid C-glycosides from Desmodium heterocarpon var. stigosum with hepatoprotective and antifungal activity.

Le Dang Q et al (2023).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105609

PubMed:

37453701