Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death from an infectious disease, and is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb). More than 1 billion people worldwide are thought to harbor an M.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCustomer demand for wholesome diets has spurred researchers to explore preservative-free methods for maintaining food product quality. Nano emulsion-based coatings and films are seen as sustainable solutions for extending the shelf life of fresh produce. These innovations are driving progress in various industries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMultidrug-resistant bacteria are spreading at alarming rates, and despite extensive efforts, no new antibiotic class with activity against Gram-negative bacteria has been approved in over 50 years. LepB inhibitors (LepBi) based on the arylomycin class of natural products are a novel class of antibiotics and function by inhibiting the bacterial type I signal peptidase (SPase) in Gram-negative bacteria. One critical aspect of LepBi development involves optimization of the membrane-anchored lipophilic portion of the molecule.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFQuince ( Mill.) is a pomaceous fruit that is typically processed into jams, jellies, and marmalade. The byproduct, i.
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