Bioactive Natural Products for Chemical Control of Microorganisms: Scientific Prospecting (2001–2021) and Systematic Review |
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Authors: | Bruno Fonsê ca Feitosa,Charlene Maria de Alcâ ntara,Amanda Beatriz Sales de Lima,Adriano Sant’ Ana Silva,Alfredina dos Santos Araú jo,Mô nica Tejo Cavalcanti,Edna Mori,Isaac Moura Araú jo,Pablo Antonio Maia de Farias,Polrat Wilairatana,Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho |
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Abstract: | The inappropriate use of synthetic antibiotics has become a global public health problem. Therefore, the study of new alternatives for the treatment of infectious diseases is relevant and natural bioactive products are on the rise. This study conducted a scientific prospection of bioactive natural products with promising applications in the chemical control of microorganisms. A systematic review of the most recent articles was performed according to the following three steps: (i) eligibility assessment, (ii) screening, and (iii) inclusion of articles and information extraction. There has been an increase in the number of scientific publications on bioactive natural products for microbial control in the CAPES and SciELO databases (2001–2021). Seventeen relevant articles were included, most of which focused on extracts. Ascorbic acid, chlorogenic acid, chrysin, and quercetin were the most cited compounds. Natural products were shown to be effective in inhibiting more than 30 microorganisms. A discussion was presented on the research trends. |
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Keywords: | anti-bacterial bioactive compounds essential oils extracts scientific articles |
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