Lichens are a source of various biologically active compounds. However, the knowledge
about them is still scarce, and their use in medicine is limited. This study aimed to investigate …

The study aimed to examine whether usnic acid—a lichen compound with UV-absorbing
properties—can be considered as a prospective photoprotective agent in cosmetic products …

Usnic acid has a variety of biological activities, and has been widely studied in the fields of
antibacterial, immune stimulation, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic …

A meta-analysis of literature data with statistical analysis concerning the effect of lichen
substances on the inhibition of 10 yeast species (Candida albicans, C. dubliniensis, C …

A systematic review of literature data on the antifungal potential of extracted lichen
compounds and individual secondary metabolites against mold species of the genus …

In the present study, quantitative analysis of usnic acid and the selected elements (Ag, Ca,
Cd, Cr, Cu, Mg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn) in samples of Cladonia mitis thalli collected along a North …

This article presents the results of in vitro experiments on the cytotoxic potential of ethanol
extracts from 8 lichen species, Cetraria islandica, Cladonia arbuscula, C. digitata, C. gracilis …

Seven species of lichens such us Umbilicaria aff. calvescens, Hypotrachyna enderythraea,
Punctelia graminicola, Cladonia chlorophaea, Xanthoparmelia farinose, Psiloparmelia …

C. uncialis acetone extract (CUE) and usnic acid (UA) en-antiomers against ten clinical
microbial strains causing skin infections. The results showed that CUE, containing (–)-UA …

Acetone rinsing tolerance of lichens is a technique that allows workers to remove lichen
secondary metabolites (LSM) while preserving the metabolic integrity of the thallus (Solhaug …