Antimicrobials in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Research: A Comprehensive Guide

By Arti Gupta (Author)

The urgent need for cutting-edge antimicrobial agents has never been more pressing. The rapid development of multidrug resistance in common pathogens, the emergence of new infections, and the potential use of multidrug-resistant agents in biological warfare underscore the critical importance of novel antimicrobials. However, the development of such agents faces significant hurdles, including the estimated $400-$800 million cost of pharmaceutical research and development per approved agent.

Natural antimicrobial compounds derived from various plant sources have proven to be a promising avenue of research. These plants contain a wide variety of secondary metabolites with potent antimicrobial properties. This volume, featuring contributions from international experts in the field, focuses primarily on these antimicrobials and their applications in combating bacterial infections.

Recent Developments in Microbial Science

This book delves into recent advances in microbial science aimed at combating infectious diseases. It explores the latest developments in antimicrobial constituents and their applications in the fight against bacteria. The text is supplemented with a range of photographs, diagrams, and tables to aid in understanding the complex material.

Combating Antimicrobial Resistance

The book also outlines novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance, emphasizing collaborative measures of control. It describes the concerted efforts undertaken by global communities to combat antimicrobial resistance in detail. The most effective strategy could be a behavioral change towards the indiscriminate consumption, usage, and prescription of antibiotics.

Target Audience

Students, research scientists, academicians, and policymakers can benefit from Antimicrobials in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Research as a valuable resource that addresses biotechnology, applied microbiology, healthcare/pharmaceutical products, medicinal plant products, and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research.

Key Features

• Covers the development of plant-based antimicrobials for sepsis management and progress
• Describes modern approaches for phyto-nanoconjugates in combating multidrug resistance in biomedicine
• Details methods to improve antimicrobial properties to have a longer service life in combating infection
• Describes bacteriocins and plant metabolites as biotechnological tools in food, pharmaceuticals, and therapeutics applications
• Highlights natural antimicrobial therapeutic peptides
• Offers current and future applications of emerging antimicrobial technologies

Publication Details

Published by: CRC Press

Publication Date: April 3, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781032215532, 9781000845532