# Future Antimicrobials: Natural and Functionalized Phenolics

“Future Antimicrobials: Natural and Functionalized Phenolics” (2023), by Andrei Lobiuc et al. Chemistry research paper. Original abstract below, unchanged. A free PDF is available.

- Authors: Andrei Lobiuc, Naomi-Eunicia Pavăl, Ionel I. Mangalagiu, Roxana Gheorghiță, Gabriel-Ciprian Teliban, Dorina Amăriucăi-Mantu, Vasile Stoleru
- Published: January 22, 2023
- Field: Chemistry
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28031114
- Free PDF: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/3/1114/pdf?version=1674384879

## Abstract

With incidence of antimicrobial resistance rising globally, there is a continuous need for development of new antimicrobial molecules. Phenolic compounds having a versatile scaffold that allows for a broad range of chemical additions; they also exhibit potent antimicrobial activities which can be enhanced significantly through functionalization. Synthetic routes such as esterification, phosphorylation, hydroxylation or enzymatic conjugation may increase the antimicrobial activity of compounds and reduce minimal concentrations needed. With potent action mechanisms interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis, DNA replication or enzyme production, phenolics can target multiple sites in bacteria, leading to a much higher sensitivity of cells towards these natural compounds. The current review summarizes some of the most important knowledge on functionalization of natural phenolic compounds and the effects on their antimicrobial activity.

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