Some lichen products have antimicrobial activity.
Antimicrobial activity in some lichens from south Spain has been studied. Some lichenical substances are also identified. The structures of all compounds were elucidated by physical, spectral and chemical methods. A very high activity against Gram-positive bacteria has been observed in lichens containing usnic acid.
Garcia Rowe
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Laboratory of Vegetal Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, Spain.
Garcia Gimenez
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MD
Saenz Rodriguez
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000494:pharmacology; D008011:Lichens / Q000737:chemistry*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents