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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

Antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activity of natural bioactive compounds - an

Valentina-Alexandra Badaluta, Adrian Ionascu, Lia-Mara Ditu, Carmen Curutiu, Alina-Maria Holban, Eliza Oprea, Yiannis Kourkoutas, Mara Madalina Mihai, Corina Ioana Cucu, Ariana Hudita and 2 more

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Valentina-Alexandra BadalutaUniversity of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Bucharest, Romania.
Adrian IonascuDrosophila Laboratory, Department of Genetics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania.
Lia-Mara DituUniversity of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Bucharest, Romania.
Carmen CurutiuUniversity of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Bucharest, Romania.
Alina-Maria HolbanUniversity of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Bucharest, Romania.
Eliza OpreaUniversity of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Bucharest, Romania.
Yiannis KourkoutasLaboratory of Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology, Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
Mara Madalina MihaiDepartment of Oncologic Dermatology, "Elias" Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.
Corina Ioana CucuDepartment of Oncologic Dermatology, "Elias" Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.
Ariana HuditaUniversity of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Bucharest, Romania.
Florica MarinescuUniversity of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Bucharest, Romania.
Veronica LazarUniversity of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Bucharest, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Natural bioactive compounds such as terpenoids and phenolic acids have emerged as promising agents in dermatological research due to their proven antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory condition, presents a therapeutic challenge that could benefit from innovative approaches harnessing these natural compounds. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects of phytoconstituent agents (FCs) including Gallic Acid (GA), α-Terpineol (αT) and Nerolidol (N), both individually and in combinations. The potential of these compounds to enhance immune regulation and inhibit biofilm development in HS-related pathogen was explored through Methods: Phytocompounds (FCs) (GA, αT and N) were obtained by solubilization in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) at an initial concentration of 10 mg/mL and tested against standard and clinical strains of HS-associated pathogens. Additionally, Lactic Acid Bacterial (LAB) strains isolated from normal microbiota, dental plaque and lactic fermented foods were assessed for their antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and immunomodulatory effect, using both qualitative and quantitative assays. The immunomodulatory properties were analyzed using macrophages differentiated from THP-1 human monocytic cells. Cytokine modulation was measured via Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Results: The combination of α-terpineol and nerolidol demonstrated potent antimicrobial activity and markedly inhibiting biofilm development, particularly against Gram-positive bacterial strains. A significant modulation of the inflammatory response, including enhanced IL-10 induction, was observed when Conclusions: These findings underscore the potential of natural bioactive compounds and their combinations as promising candidates for further investigation in managing skin infections and inflammation-related disorders, including HS. Future studies are essential to optimize formulations, evaluate compound stability, cytotoxicity and skin penetration and establish efficacy

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Anti-Infective AgentsHidradenitis SuppurativaImmunologic FactorsImmunomodulating AgentsPhytochemicalsBiofilmsCyclohexane MonoterpenesCytokinesGallic AcidHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsSesquiterpenesTHP-1 Cellsalpha-terpineolAnti-Infective AgentsCyclohexane MonoterpenesCytokinesGallic AcidImmunologic FactorsImmunomodulating AgentsnerolidolPhytochemicalsSesquiterpenesanti-biofilm effectsHidradenitis Suppurativaimmunomodulatory activitynatural bioactive compoundsnovel therapeutic strategiesprobiotics

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PMCPMC12378721

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