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Biosurfactants: potential applications in medicine

Year: 2006

Type: review

Abstract: The use and potential commercial application of biosurfactants in the medical field has increased during the past decade. Their antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activities make them relevant molecules for applications in combating many diseases and as therapeutic agents. In addition, their role as anti-adhesive agents against several pathogens indicates their utility as suitable anti-adhesive coating agents for medical insertional materials leading to a reduction in a large number of hospital infections without the use of synthetic drugs and chemicals. This review looks at medicinal and therapeutic perspectives on biosurfactant applications.

Source: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkl024

Authors: Lígia Rodrigues, Ibrahim M. Banat, José Teixeira, Rosário Oliveira

Institutions: Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, University of Minho, University of Ulster

Language: English

Topic: Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants

Subfield: Pollution

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2160683693