Flavonoids are one of the largest classes of small molecular secondary metabolites
produced in different parts of the plant. They display a wide range of pharmacological and …

Based on World Health Organization reports, resistance of bacteria to well‐known antibiotics
is a major global health challenge now and in the future. Different strategies have been …

Background Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in 21 st century due to
antimicrobial resistance and scarcity of new molecules to undertake rising infections. There …

Background Polyphenols are a class of naturally sourced compounds with widespread
distribution and an extensive array of bioactivities. However, due to their complex …

Flavonoids-a class of low molecular weight secondary metabolites-are ubiquitous and
cornucopia throughout the plant kingdom. Structurally, the main structure consists of C6-C3 …

This chapter reports the antimicrobial potential of spices and vegetable found in Africa.
Herein, methods used for antimicrobial screening are critically reviewed. The main classes …

Antibiotic resistance is a major global problem and there is a pressing need to develop new
therapeutic agents. Flavonoids are a family of plant-derived compounds with potentially …

In Cameroon, infectious diseases are amongst the most commonly notified diseases and
largest cause of mortality. Many plants are used locally in traditional medicine for their …

Covering: 2000 to 2008 Over the last decade, it has become clear that antimicrobial drugs
are losing their effectiveness due to the evolution of pathogen resistance. There is therefore …

Flavonoids are widely-distributed polyphenolic secondary metabolites with diverse
biological activities in plants and benefit human health as protective dietary agents. They …