Unassuming Lichens: Nature’s Hidden Antimicrobial Warriors

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(7), P. 3136 - 3136

Published: March 28, 2025

In a hidden corner of the Earth, an ongoing war is being waged: battle between lichens and microorganisms. Lichens, ancient unique symbiotic organisms, with their survival wisdom, are bursting vitality in extreme environments. Over 80% secondary metabolites not found other making lichen-derived compounds promising resource for development new drugs, particularly against drug-resistant microorganisms, due to distinctive chemical structures biological activities. This article aims explore depth lichen species exhibiting antimicrobial activity focus on such as divaricatic acid, usnic vulpinic salazinic rhizocarpic which demonstrate significant effects various resistant including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Candida albicans Meanwhile, this paper discusses potential applications challenges associated use medicine, agriculture, food industry, aiming elucidate these mysterious organisms researchers enthusiasts while promoting further research field antimicrobials.

Language: Английский

Ghost species form an important component of the epiphytic lichens in temperate forests

Forest Ecosystems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100254 - 100254

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Language: Английский