Czech Honeydew Honeys-A Potential Source of Local Medical Honey with Strong Antimicrobial Activity

An increasing resistance of microbes to antibiotics, the emergence of multidrug-resistant and extremely resistant strains, and the long time needed to develop new antibiotics are driving the search for additional sources of antibacterial agents. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of Cz...

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Published in:Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2024-06, Vol.17 (7), p.840
Main Authors: Pudelka, Ludovit, Sleha, Radek, Janovska, Sylva, Radochova, Vera, Bostik, Pavel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
antibacterial effect
Antibiotics
Antimicrobial agents
Bacteria
Conductivity
Enzymes
Flavonoids
Gram-positive bacteria
Honey
honeydew
hydrogen peroxide
Microorganisms
Natural products
Phytochemicals
Plant nectar
polyphenolic compounds
Wound healing
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Summary:An increasing resistance of microbes to antibiotics, the emergence of multidrug-resistant and extremely resistant strains, and the long time needed to develop new antibiotics are driving the search for additional sources of antibacterial agents. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of Czech honeys with already available pharmaceutical agents containing medicinal honey, and to perform basic biochemical analysis of Czech samples, including detection of undesirable chemical substances. The results showed strong antibacterial activity of Czech honeydew honeys compared to the control group, especially against G+ pathogens, with an average MIC of 9.44% compared to 17.54%, and comparable activity against G- of 16.48% versus 16.66%. In addition to the strong antibacterial activity, this study confirmed the safety and quality of Czech honeys and helped to select the character of a possible source for in vivo testing and subsequent clinical trials.
ISSN:1424-8247
1424-8247
DOI:10.3390/ph17070840