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Tiny Bog Wildflower Offers Hope Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

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Tiny Bog Wildflower Offers Hope Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
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New research on bogland plants from Ireland finds tormentil extracts inhibit bacteria and biofilm formation, and can enhance the effectiveness of the last-resort antibiotic colistin; compounds like ellagic acid and agrimoniin may work by iron chelation, pointing to plant-derived antimicrobials as a potential aid against drug-resistant infections, with further formulation work underway.

Topics:healthscience#antibiotic-synergy#antimicrobial-resistance#biofilms#plant-derived-antimicrobials#science#tormentil
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