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Saghabashi A, Sadeghi A, Ghodratie M, hatami H, Alavi Rostami S F, Yazdehi M, et al . Antimicrobial Potential of Satureja Species: A Review of Bioactive Compounds and Molecular Mechanisms. pbp 2025; 7 (3)
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Ahdiyeh Saghabashi1 
, Atena Sadeghi2 , Mohammad Ghodratie3 , Hosna Hatami4 , Seyedeh Faride Alavi Rostami5 , Mahdi Yazdehi , Ebrahim Mahmoudi6 , Saina Najafi7 , Zahra Mottaghiyan *8
, Atena Sadeghi2 , Mohammad Ghodratie3 , Hosna Hatami4 , Seyedeh Faride Alavi Rostami5 , Mahdi Yazdehi , Ebrahim Mahmoudi6 , Saina Najafi7 , Zahra Mottaghiyan *8
1- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Agriculture and Modern Technology, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran
2- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
4- Department of medical biotechnology, Kermanshah university of medical science, Kermanshah,Iran
5- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Islamic Azad University Tehran-North Branch, Tehran, Iran.
6- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
7- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
8- , Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran ,university.ac55@gmail.com
2- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
4- Department of medical biotechnology, Kermanshah university of medical science, Kermanshah,Iran
5- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Islamic Azad University Tehran-North Branch, Tehran, Iran.
6- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
7- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
8- , Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran ,
Abstract: (471 Views)
Objective: The genus Satureja (Lamiaceae), commonly referred to as savory, has been traditionally valued for its medicinal properties, particularly its antimicrobial activity.
Methodology: Methodology: In this review study, the key words satureja, antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics, carvacrol, thymol, multidrug-resistant were used to search for articles. Databases such as Google Scholar, SID, Magiran, PubMed, Scopus were used for searching.
Results: Various species of Satureja are rich in bioactive compounds such as thymol, carvacrol, and terpenoids, which exhibit strong antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. These essential oils primarily act by disrupting bacterial cell membranes, inhibiting biofilm formation, and interfering with bacterial metabolism and DNA replication. This review critically examines the antimicrobial properties of nine Satureja species, focusing on their bioactive compounds, molecular mechanisms, and potential applications.
Conclusion: Given the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the therapeutic potential of Satureja is discussed in the context of alternative antimicrobial strategies and industrial applications.
Methodology: Methodology: In this review study, the key words satureja, antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics, carvacrol, thymol, multidrug-resistant were used to search for articles. Databases such as Google Scholar, SID, Magiran, PubMed, Scopus were used for searching.
Results: Various species of Satureja are rich in bioactive compounds such as thymol, carvacrol, and terpenoids, which exhibit strong antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. These essential oils primarily act by disrupting bacterial cell membranes, inhibiting biofilm formation, and interfering with bacterial metabolism and DNA replication. This review critically examines the antimicrobial properties of nine Satureja species, focusing on their bioactive compounds, molecular mechanisms, and potential applications.
Conclusion: Given the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the therapeutic potential of Satureja is discussed in the context of alternative antimicrobial strategies and industrial applications.
Type of Study: Review/Systemtic review |
Subject:
Herbal Drugs
Received: 2024/11/10 | Accepted: 2025/01/26 | Published: 2025/01/29
Received: 2024/11/10 | Accepted: 2025/01/26 | Published: 2025/01/29
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