Antibacterial Activity of Plants in Cirsium: A Comprehensive Review.
Chin J Integr Med
; 30(9): 835-841, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
As ethnic medicine, the whole grass of plants in Cirsium was used as antimicrobial. This review focuses on the antimicrobial activity of plants in Cirsium, including antimicrobial components, against different types of microbes and bacteriostatic mechanism. The results showed that the main antimicrobial activity components in Cirsium plants were flavonoids, triterpenoids and phenolic acids, and the antimicrobial ability varied according to the species and the content of chemicals. Among them, phenolic acids showed a strong antibacterial ability against Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecium. The antibacterial mechanisms include (1) damaging the cell membrane, cell walls, mitochondria and nucleus of bacteria; (2) inhibiting the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids; (3) suppressing the synthesis of enzymes for tricarboxylic acid cycle pathways and glycolysis, and then killing the bacteria via inhibition of energy production. Totally, most research results on antimicrobial activity of Cirsium plants are reported based on in vitro assays. The evidence from clinical data and comprehensive evaluation are needed.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cirsium
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Antibacterianos
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Chin J Integr Med
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Chin. j. integr. med
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Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine
Assunto da revista:
TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARES
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China