Fungi Make Medicine-Like Stuff
Bioactive Compounds from Terrestrial and Marine-Derived Fungi of the Genus Neosartorya
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
A fungal compound matched real antibiotics in killing drug-resistant bacteria.
ESBL-producing E. coli is a dangerous superbug resistant to most antibiotics, yet 5,6-dimethoxycircumdatin C had an MIC of 2.0 μg/mL — comparable to clinical antibiotics.
Practical Takeaways
Support conservation of diverse ecosystems — they may harbor undiscovered medicinal fungi.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
A fungal compound matched real antibiotics in killing drug-resistant bacteria.
ESBL-producing E. coli is a dangerous superbug resistant to most antibiotics, yet 5,6-dimethoxycircumdatin C had an MIC of 2.0 μg/mL — comparable to clinical antibiotics.
Practical Takeaways
Support conservation of diverse ecosystems — they may harbor undiscovered medicinal fungi.
Publication
Journal
Molecules
Year
2022
Authors
Joana D. M. de Sá, D. Kumla, T. Dethoup, A. Kijjoa