A study published in mBio details the vulnerability of coronaviruses to inhibitors of a small protein domain called Mac1, or the "macrodomain," found in all coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and ...

Discovering antibiotic-producing bacteria in hot springs, like those in India, offers hope in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Introduction: Benzoic acid (BA) could be added to the diets of weaned pigs to prevent diarrhea due to its antibacterial function. However, BA may be absorbed or decomposed before it can reach the ...

Innovative polylactic acid (PLA)-curcumin nanofibers enhanced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) improve antibacterial activity, mechanical strength, and drug release for advanced wound dressing ...

Cinnamic acid and its hydroxylated derivative-ferulic acid, are phenolic compounds. Ferulic acid possesses antioxidant potential, as well as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial ...

Sodium benzoate: Is it a safe preservative? Understand the benefits and risks involved, safety information, etc.

Polyalthic acid from copaiba oil is an effective antibacterial and should be used to develop alternative medications that can contribute to the effort to overcome antimicrobial resistance ...

Hippuric acid also occurs in avocadoes (Persea americana) and common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). As its chemical name suggests, the compound is formed by the reaction of benzoic acid and glycine in ...

Sodium benzoate does not occur naturally, but benzoic acid is found in many plants, including cinnamon, cloves, tomatoes, berries, plums, apples, and cranberries (2).