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  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology

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  • Antimicrobial resistance, particularly in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), necessitates novel therapeutic strategies.
  • Limited antibacterial drug classes and cross-resistance highlight the urgent need for new compounds targeting unique cellular functions.
  • Natural products represent a promising source for discovering novel antibacterial agents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review phytochemicals with reported anti-MRSA activities.
  • To analyze the structure-activity relationships of these compounds.
  • To elucidate novel anti-MRSA mechanisms of action.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of scientific databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar).
  • Compilation and analysis of data on phytochemicals tested against MRSA.
  • Evaluation of reported Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MIC) and synergistic effects.

Main Results:

  • One hundred phytochemicals were reviewed, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenes.
  • Thirty-nine compounds exhibited significant anti-MRSA activity (MIC < 10 μg/ml).
  • Eleven phytochemicals demonstrated synergistic effects with antibiotics, primarily by disrupting cell membranes and inhibiting efflux pumps.

Conclusions:

  • Fifty-eight compounds showed excellent anti-MRSA activity, and 11 exhibited synergistic effects.
  • Cannabinoids, xanthones, and fatty acids warrant further in vitro investigation.
  • Novel targets like the cell membrane and efflux pump offer potential for future antibacterial drug development to combat resistance.