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antimicrobial agent
Also known as: antimicrobials, antimicrobial agents, antimicrobial agent
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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 8 facts
claimDespite the development of novel antimicrobial agents like antibacterial peptides, amphiphiles, nanoparticles, hydrogels, engineered surfaces, and coatings, bacterial resistance remains a substantial challenge.
claimThe rapid growth of multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms is linked to the abuse and overuse of antimicrobial agents, particularly those with extended-release formulations.
referencePandey and Srivastava (2024) describe plant thionins as green antimicrobial agents.
claimNatural compounds sourced from plants, fungi, lichens, endophytes, and marine organisms (including seaweeds and corals) remain a prominent area of investigation for antimicrobial agents.
claimBlack pepper (Piper guineense) acts as an ecofriendly antimicrobial agent against foodborne microorganisms.
claimThe article "Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities, combating multidrug-resistant microorganisms, and human health benefits - a comprehensive review" covers the topics of antibiotics, antimicrobial agents, herbal medicine, human health, mechanism of action, multidrug resistance, and pathogens.
referenceThe review examines research from 2014 to 2025 regarding the potential of medicinal plants as sources of novel antimicrobial agents.
claimHypericum perforatum extract was screened for in vitro antibacterial and phytochemical properties as a potential antimicrobial agent against multi-drug-resistant (MDR) strains of clinical origin.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceM. Ayaz, F. Ullah, A. Sadiq, F. Ullah, M. Ovais, J. Ahmed, and H. P. Devkota examined the synergistic interactions of phytochemicals with antimicrobial agents as a strategy to counteract drug resistance in a 2019 article published in Chemico-Biological Interactions.
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 1 fact
claimPlant products serve as antimicrobial agents, as detailed in a 1999 review.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Apr 28, 2025 1 fact
claimNatural and pharmaceutical scientists have shown growing interest in exploring medicinal plants as potential sources of antimicrobial agents.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceAyaz et al. (2019) propose that the synergistic interaction of phytochemicals with antimicrobial agents is a potential strategy to counteract drug resistance.