TSU scientists are investigating plants for creating antibiotics
In a new research project, staff of TSU’s Laboratory of Phytochemistry are studying the chemical composition of plants of the Silene genus that can be used as promising sources of antimicrobial agents. These drugs cause much fewer harmful side effects than synthesized medications, and it is much more difficult for pathogens to develop resistance to the action of complex phytopreparations than to chemicals.
- Synthetic drugs often have a narrow spectrum of action and individual intolerance, and microorganisms rapidly advance in their resistance to them, - says Larisa Zibareva, head of the Laboratory of Phytochemistry. - Plants synthesize many biologically active substances (BAS) of various chemical natures and are alternative sources of effective drugs against resistant human pathogens. They represent a huge resource for developing new medicines, including antimicrobials.
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