Lindiwe Mpala1 , Getmore Chikowe1 , Ian Edwin Cock1,2,* 1School of Environment and Science, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA. 2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. DOI:10.5530/pc.2024.1.5 ABSTRACT Introduction: Closely related plant species often share similar secondary metabolites and bioactivities and are therefore good targets for bioactivity testing when one or more species within a genus are known to possess therapeutic properties. The genus Podocarpus has a long history of medicinal usage in many areas of the world. Many species are known to have therapeutic properties, several species of which have well established…
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Mitchell Henry Wright* Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, AUSTRALIA. DOI:10.5530/pc.2024.1.6 ABSTRACT A recent study in Molecules comprehensively reviews cyanobacterial chemistry and the compounds that have antibacterial activity.1 This paper addresses a significant gap in current antimicrobial research by shedding light on the relatively underexplored potential of cyanobacterial compounds as sources of novel antibiotics. In a time when the rise of drug-resistant pathogens presents a significant global health challenge,2 this paper highlights the importance of diversifying the sources of antimicrobial agents, offering fresh perspectives and potential solutions. The authors emphasize the need for further…
Ian Edwin Cock1,2,* 1Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Environment and Science, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA DOI:10.5530/pc.2024.1.7 Download PDF
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Ian E. Cock1,2 1Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. DOI: 10.5530/pc.2023.4.24 ABSTRACT I am pleased to bring you Volume 13, Issue 4 of Pharmacognosy Communications. In this issue, we present a review of the use of Ayuvedic plants to treat gastrointestinal; bacterial infections. This review also summarises Ayuverdic principles and thereby explains the selection of plants for this purpose. This issue also presents a comprehensive review of the use of cyanobacterial extracts and isolated compounds to treat cancer. Additionally,…
Gagan Tiwana1 , Ian Edwin Cock2, 3,*, Matthew James Cheesman1 1School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Gold Coast, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Environment and Science, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA. 3Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA. DOI: 10.5530/pc.2023.4.25 ABSTRACT According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), diarrhoea is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of five. It is a common symptom associated with gastrointestinal bacterial infections. Many antibiotics have lost their efficacy due to the rapid emergence of Antimicrobial Resistant (AMR) bacterial pathogens.…
Kamatchi Sundara Saravanan*, Radhakrishnan Gowri, Karthik Kumar Ramesh, Sanjana Shetty, Soubhagya Maity Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA. DOI: 10.5530/pc.2023.4.26 ABSTRACT Introduction: Plant-based medicines have been in use over the years for the management and treatment of various ailments including diabetes. The current study was undertaken to explore and compile the research evidence on Helicteres isora L. (Sterculiaceae) in the management of diabetes. Materials and Methods: Peer-reviewed literature was retrieved during January 2023 from databases comprising of PubMed, Science Direct, Springer and LILACS. The obtained literature was initially subjected to…
Getmore Rumbudzai Chikowe1 , Lindiwe Nomathemba Mpala1 , Ian Edwin Cock1,2,* 1School of Environment and Science, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. DOI: 10.5530/pc.2023.4.27 ABSTRACT Introduction: The recent development of extensively antibiotic resistant bacteria has necessitated the search for novel anti-bacterial compounds. An examination of aromatic plants and traditional medicines is an attractive option for drug discovery. Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. Ex Steud. Reed is native to many regions globally, including Australia. It has yet to be tested for antibacterial activity. Materials…
Chen Zhang1 , Ian Edwin Cock1, 2,* 1School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. DOI: 10.5530/pc.2023.4.28 ABSTRACT Background: Rubus idaeus L. leaves have been used in traditional healing systems for the treatment of morning sickness, easing labour pains and for preventing miscarriage. Whilst few studies have examined the leaves of this species for therapeutic properties, the fruit have antibacterial activity against multiple bacterial pathogens. This study examines the growth inhibitory effects of R. idaeus leaf extracts, both…
Mitchell Henry Wright1 , Ian Edwin Cock1,2,* 1Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. DOI: 10.5530/pc.2023.4.29 ABSTRACT The escalating global crisis of bacterial resistance to antibiotics poses a threat to public health. Urgent measures are required to identify novel antibacterial treatments. Multidrug-resistant bacterial strains limit the effective therapeutic options available, raising concerns about a post-antibiotic era and a reduced ability to treat infections that were previously not classified as serious. Simultaneously, the threat of emerging infectious diseases, including zoonotic pathogens,…