Nigritanine as a New Potential Antimicrobial Alkaloid for the Treatment of <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>-Induced Infections

Nigritanine as a New Potential Antimicrobial Alkaloid for the Treatment of <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>-Induced Infections

<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is a major human pathogen causing a wide range of nosocomial infections including pulmonary, urinary, and skin infections. Notably, the emergence of bacterial strains resistant to conventional antibiotics has prompted researchers to find new compounds capable...

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Main Authors: Bruno Casciaro, Andrea Calcaterra, Floriana Cappiello, Mattia Mori, Maria Rosa Loffredo, Francesca Ghirga, Maria Luisa Mangoni, Bruno Botta, Deborah Quaglio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
natural products
alkaloids
plant secondary metabolites
β-carboline
<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
antimicrobial activity
cytotoxicity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/9/511

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