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Combating Pathogenic Microorganisms Using Plant-Derived Antimicrobials: A Minireview of the Mechanistic Basis
Joint Authors
Venkitanarayanan, Kumar
Upadhyay, Abhinav
Upadhyaya, Indu
Kollanoor-Johny, Anup
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-18, 18 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
18
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The emergence of antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria has led to renewed interest in exploring the potential of plant-derived antimicrobials (PDAs) as an alternative therapeutic strategy to combat microbial infections.
Historically, plant extracts have been used as a safe, effective, and natural remedy for ailments and diseases in traditional medicine.
Extensive research in the last two decades has identified a plethora of PDAs with a wide spectrum of activity against a variety of fungal and bacterial pathogens causing infections in humans and animals.
Active components of many plant extracts have been characterized and are commercially available; however, research delineating the mechanistic basis of their antimicrobial action is scanty.
This review highlights the potential of various plant-derived compounds to control pathogenic bacteria, especially the diverse effects exerted by plant compounds on various virulence factors that are critical for pathogenicity inside the host.
In addition, the potential effect of PDAs on gut microbiota is discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Upadhyay, Abhinav& Upadhyaya, Indu& Kollanoor-Johny, Anup& Venkitanarayanan, Kumar. 2014. Combating Pathogenic Microorganisms Using Plant-Derived Antimicrobials: A Minireview of the Mechanistic Basis. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016544
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Upadhyay, Abhinav…[et al.]. Combating Pathogenic Microorganisms Using Plant-Derived Antimicrobials: A Minireview of the Mechanistic Basis. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016544
American Medical Association (AMA)
Upadhyay, Abhinav& Upadhyaya, Indu& Kollanoor-Johny, Anup& Venkitanarayanan, Kumar. Combating Pathogenic Microorganisms Using Plant-Derived Antimicrobials: A Minireview of the Mechanistic Basis. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016544
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1016544