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Phytochemical Profile and Antimicrobial Activities of Edible Mushroom Termitomyces striatus

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Researchers studied an edible mushroom called Termitomyces striatus traditionally consumed in Africa and Asia to understand its disease-fighting properties. They found that extracts from this mushroom contain beneficial compounds that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi in laboratory tests. The dichloromethane extract was the most effective, showing strong activity against multiple disease-causing bacteria and the yeast Candida albicans. This suggests the mushroom could potentially be developed into new natural antimicrobial treatments.

Identification, characterization, antimicrobial activity and biocontrol potential of four endophytic fungi isolated from Amazonian plants

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Scientists isolated four types of fungi living inside the leaves of medicinal plants from the Amazon region of Bolivia. These fungi produce natural compounds that kill harmful bacteria and fungi that damage potato crops. The findings show promise for developing natural alternatives to synthetic pesticides and antibiotics for agricultural and medical applications.

Endophytic Alternaria alternata Culture-Derived Elicitor Promotes Growth and Antibacterial Activity in Kalanchoe laetivirens

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Researchers cultivated medicinal Kalanchoe plants in controlled laboratory conditions and exposed them to a powdered form of a beneficial fungus (Alternaria alternata). The plants treated with this fungal extract grew larger, developed more roots, and produced greater amounts of antibacterial compounds compared to untreated plants. The treated plants were especially effective at stopping the growth of two common disease-causing bacteria (E. coli and S. aureus). This approach could lead to more efficient production of plant-based medicines.

Genome-Mining Based Discovery of Pyrrolomycin K and L from the Termite-Associated Micromonospora sp. RB23

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Researchers discovered two new antimicrobial compounds called pyrrolomycins from a bacterium found in termite guts using genome analysis and advanced chemistry techniques. These compounds are modified versions of known antimicrobial molecules, featuring halogenated structures. Interestingly, the bacteria appears to protect itself from its own toxic compounds through chemical modifications, a strategy that researchers believe could inform the design of new antibiotics to combat drug-resistant bacteria.

therapeutic action: antibacterial activity

Phytochemical Profile and Antimicrobial Activities of Edible Mushroom Termitomyces striatus

Identification, characterization, antimicrobial activity and biocontrol potential of four endophytic fungi isolated from Amazonian plants

Endophytic Alternaria alternata Culture-Derived Elicitor Promotes Growth and Antibacterial Activity in Kalanchoe laetivirens

Genome-Mining Based Discovery of Pyrrolomycin K and L from the Termite-Associated Micromonospora sp. RB23