Microorganisms Special Issue “Natural antimicrobial compounds” – Guest Editor Prof.ssa Andreana Marino
Natural antimicrobial compounds In recent years, the emergence of microbial and viral infections associated with multidrug-resistant and biofilm-forming microorganisms has become one of the biggest challenges to fight in the medical field. Moreover, of particular concern is that some preservative-resistant bacterial strains isolated from cosmetic products show a degree of cross-resistance with antibiotics. In addition to resistance, with the growing immunocompromised population due to organ transplant, chemotherapy, and AIDS, the frequency of microbial and viral infections has sharply increased. All the above-mentioned situations together with a limited arsenal of antimicrobial and antiviral drugs and agents encourage the development of new therapeutic [...]