Rare fungus product reduces resistance to antibiotics
Friday, July 15, 2016 - 13:41
in Biology & Nature
Microorganisms, among them fungi, are a natural and rich source of antibiotic compounds. Scientists have succeeded for the first time in extracting the rare compound cPM from a filamentous fungus, applying a special method. Using this substance leads to increased susceptibility of a resistant pathogen against standard antibiotics.