Stilbenoids (resveratrol and its derivatives) are secondary metabolites produced by plants as defence mechanism to microbial infection. These compounds known for their anti-inflammatory action health benefits in preventing a wide range of disorders (e.g. cancer cardiovascular diseases). However, antimicrobial properties less investigated. A series 8 stilbenoid were synthesized antifungal activi...

background medicinal plants have been used traditionally in golestan province (north of iran), against mycobacterium tuberculosis or the clinical signs of tuberculosis (tb). objectives this study aimed to define the inhibitory effects of ethanolic extracts of six of these medicinal plants against mycobacterium tuberculosis. materials and methods peganum harmala (seed extract), punica granatum (...