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antibacterial agent

Also known as: antibacterial agent, antibacterial

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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org Frontiers in Immunology 16 facts
claimAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a natural phenomenon where microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, acquire the ability to survive and proliferate despite the administration of antibacterial, antifungal, and antiprotozoal medications.
claimCinnamaldehyde, the primary secondary metabolite of cinnamon bark, demonstrated efficacy as an antibacterial agent and was historically used to treat infectious diseases.
referenceKokoska L, Kloucek P, Leuner O, and Novy P published a review in Current Medicinal Chemistry (2019) regarding the use of plant-derived products as antibacterial and antifungal agents in human health care.
referenceBhatwalkar SB, Mondal R, Krishna SB, N Adam JK, Govender P, and Anupam R published research on the antibacterial properties of organosulfur compounds found in garlic (Allium sativum) in Frontiers in Microbiology (2021).
referenceEl-Shiekh et al. (2021) isolated antibiofilm and antibacterial pregnane glycosides from the plant Caralluma quadrangula to target multidrug-resistant pathogens.
claimSilene wallichiana and Silene viridiflora (campion), originating from the Himalayas (Nepal, India, and Bhutan), displayed in vitro antibacterial, moderate radical scavenging, and antioxidant properties.
referenceBerberine possesses a spectrum of antibacterial and antifungal activities.
claimFlavonoids possess antiallergic, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiproliferative, anticarcinogenic, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant properties.
referenceLiu Q, Meng X, Li Y, Zhao C-N, Tang G-Y, and Li H-B reported in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2017) that spices possess antibacterial and antifungal activities.
claimMethanol extracts of cherry plum, plum, and red currant exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial activities against multidrug-resistant (MDR) species, including Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, through electrostatic interactions.
claimPhytochemicals from medicinal plants possess antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activities.
referenceZulhendri F, Chandrasekaran K, Kowacz M, Ravalia M, Kripal K, Fearnley J, et al. authored 'Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties of propolis: A review' published in Foods in 2021.
referenceMarine compounds identified between 2019 and 2021 exhibit a wide range of biological activities, including antibacterial, antidiabetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiprotozoal, antituberculosis, and antiviral effects, as reported in Marine Drugs in 2024.
claimPhytoecdysteroids from Silene plants exhibit antitumour, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities, according to a 2012 study by Mamadalieva.
claimThe methanol extract of coastal golden leaf and bark is traditionally recognized for its efficacy in addressing digestive disorders, ocular issues, and infertility, and exhibits hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral, and antibacterial attributes.
claimThe ethanol extract of Burflower (Neolamarckia cadamba) tree leaves and bark alleviates fever, uterine ailments, skin problems, and inflammation, and functions as a febrifuge, antidiarrheal, antihyperglycemic, and antibacterial agent against Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa due to its amphipathic characteristics.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 8 facts
referenceHabtamu and Melaku (2018) investigated antibacterial and antioxidant compounds from the flower extracts of Vernonia amygdalina.
claimIsolated compounds from Vernonia amygdalina have been reported to possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-helminthic activities in various studies.
claimIsolated compounds from Vernonia amygdalina demonstrate antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antihelmintic, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory potencies.
claimErasto et al. (2006) reported the potential antibacterial and antifungal effects of Vernonia amygdalina.
claimVernonia amygdalina, commonly known as bitter leaf, is a medicinal plant traditionally used for therapeutic properties including antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-diabetic, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory effects to treat conditions ranging from infectious to digestive issues.
referenceGonfa et al. (2022) analyzed the chemical compositions of essential oil from aerial parts of Cyclospermum leptophyllum and its application as an antibacterial agent against food spoilage bacteria.
claimResearchers have identified that Vernonia amygdalina contains bioactive molecules with potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-helminthic effects.
claimThe compounds Vernolide and Vernodalol exhibit antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu International Academic Publishing House 2 facts
referenceSarli et al. (2020) published research on the anticancer and antibacterial properties of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles derived from Taxus plants.
referenceQuercetin and rutin function as a dual approach to antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity through an iron chelation mechanism, as reported by Carbone, Mashhoud, and Tahan in 2024.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua Bhanumati Sarkar, Paramita Biswas, Suman Adhikari Β· International Academic Publishing House (IAPH) 2 facts
claimPhytochemicals in medicinal plants possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, neuroprotective, and immunomodulatory properties.
claimSarli, S., Mr, K. N., & Moradi, A. (2020) developed a Taxus-based green synthesized silver nanoparticle that exhibits anticancer and antibacterial properties.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us Journal of Food Science & Nutrition 2 facts
claimSilymarin exerts antibacterial, antiadherence, and antibiofilm effects against MRSA 43300, according to Evren et al. (reference 92).
claimMurraya koenigii (curry leaves) possesses antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic activity, as reported by Afzal and Shaukat in 2013.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... - PMC pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov PMC 1 fact
claimNaturally occurring phytochemicals found in medicinal plants have demonstrated diverse advantageous qualities, including antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activity, as reported in the article 'Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... - PMC' (citation 173).
Nanomaterials in the future biotextile industry: A new cosmovision to ... frontiersin.org Frontiers Dec 1, 2022 1 fact
referenceM. Sadeghi-Kiakhani et al. (2022) developed an eco-friendly procedure for rendering cotton fabrics antibacterial and antioxidant using phyto-synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with Malva sylvestris natural colorant.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Springer Nov 5, 2025 1 fact
claimMedicinal plant oils consist of mixtures of monoterpenes, primarily natural terpenoids and phenolic compounds, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, and antibacterial properties.