reviewInternational Journal of Antimicrobial AgentsFeb 27, 2019HYBRID OA

Antibacterial and antifungal properties of resveratrol

University of Copenhagen

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Abstract

Resveratrol is a naturally occurring polyphenolic antioxidant that has received massive attention for its potential health benefits, including anticarcinogenesis, anti-aging and antimicrobial properties. The compound is well tolerated by humans and in recent years has been widely used as a nutraceutical. Its common use makes it interesting to investigate with respect to antimicrobial properties both as a single agent and in combination with conventional antibiotics. Resveratrol displays antimicrobial activity against a surprisingly wide range of bacterial, viral and fungal species. At subinhibitory concentrations, resveratrol can alter bacterial expression of virulence traits leading to reduced toxin…

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Keywords
  • Antimicrobial
  • Resveratrol
  • Antibiotics
  • Microbiology
  • Nutraceutical
  • Antibiotic resistance
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Biology
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