Research Keyword: antibacterial agents

Chitosan extraction from Amanita phalloides: yield, crystallinity, degree of deacetylation, azo dye removal and antibacterial properties

Scientists successfully extracted chitosan, a useful natural polymer, from the death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides). This chitosan showed excellent ability to remove blue dye from water and killed harmful bacteria effectively. The extraction method was efficient and eco-friendly, making it a promising solution for cleaning polluted water and developing antibacterial products.

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Design, synthesis, and antimicrobial evaluation of novel 1,2,4-triazole thioether derivatives with a 1,3,4-thiadiazole skeleton

Scientists created 17 new chemical compounds that can fight harmful fungi and bacteria that damage plants. One of these compounds, called 9d, proved to be even more effective than existing commercial pesticides at fighting plant diseases. Tests on kiwifruit showed that this new compound could protect and treat bacterial infections better than currently available treatments. These new compounds could help protect crops and reduce reliance on older pesticides.

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Rediscovery of viomellein as an antibacterial compound and identification of its biosynthetic gene cluster in dermatophytes

Researchers discovered that dermatophytes, fungi that cause common skin infections like athlete’s foot, produce a red pigment called viomellein that kills bacteria. By studying the genes responsible for making this compound, scientists found that most dermatophytes produce it, which may help explain how these fungi establish infections on skin despite the presence of protective bacteria. This discovery opens new possibilities for understanding skin infections and potentially developing new treatments.

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