Fighting Pathogens with Natural Antimicrobials
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 1389
Special Issue Editors
Interests: human microbiota; antiseptics; natural antimicrobials; anti-biofilm activity; medicinal plants; bee products
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Interests: medicinal plants; phytochemistry; natural compounds; phytomedicine; biotechnology; pharmacological activity; antioxidants; agrobiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue will focus on the exploration and utilization of natural compounds with antimicrobial properties to combat a broad spectrum of pathogens, including multidrug-resistant bacteria and fungi and emerging microbial threats. We aim to present groundbreaking research on the efficacy, mechanisms, and application of plant-derived, bee, microbial and marine products and other bioactive natural compounds as alternatives or supplements to traditional antibiotics. The articles in this Special Issue will cover innovative strategies for harnessing natural antimicrobials in various forms, such as essential oils, phytochemicals, peptides, bee products, and enzymatic agents. This Special Issue will bring together interdisciplinary perspectives on how natural antimicrobials can serve as sustainable, safe, and effective tools in the global fight against infection.
Prof. Dr. Tomasz M. Karpiński
Prof. Dr. Marcin Ożarowski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- in vitro testing
- in silico testing
- antimicrobial activities
- drug resistance
- natural products
- plant extracts
- essential oils
- bee products
- natural antibiotics
- anti-biofilm activity
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