Antimicrobial compounds in tears

Antimicrobial compounds from natural sources

Infectious diseases are one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Nowadays many infections are often caused by multi-resistant microorganisms resulting in difficult to treat diseases and, consequently, substantial increases in healthcare costs. The relative easy access to the antimicrobials and also the massive employment of these compounds for industrial purposes, including ...

Antimicrobial Compounds from Alnus Rubra

The methanol extract of the bark of Ahus rubra showed antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gramnegative bacteria. Diarylheptanoid and its glycoside (oregonin) were identijied as the two constituents responsible for this activity.

Developing antimicrobial compounds from natural sources

Natural Antimicrobial Compounds as Meat Preservatives

Current trends in consumer interests indicate an increasing demand for the use of natural preservatives in foods. Meat products, which are highly perishable and carry risks of food-borne pathogens, have been preserved in a variety of ways, including via the use of organic acids, nitrites/nitrates, and modified atmosphere packaging. Certain natural antimicrobials have been shown to be effective ...

Bioprospecting Sponge-Associated Microbes for Antimicrobial Compounds.

Sponges are the most prolific marine organisms with respect to their arsenal of bioactive compounds including antimicrobials. However, the majority of these substances are probably not produced by the sponge itself, but rather by bacteria or fungi that are associated with their host. This review for the first time provides a comprehensive overview of antimicrobial compounds that are known to be...