Objective To know the antimicrobial spectrum of ethanol extracts of Physalis alkekengi. var. francheti(Mast).Makino. through the study of antimicrobial activity in vitro.
But mucus contains mucins, antimicrobial peptides, antibodies, and even bacteria-hungry viruses called bacteriophages that all work together to prevent biofilms from forming.
Thanks to its antimicrobial properties, bleach is a very common household item, used for surface disinfection and for cleaning, treating fabric and washing clothes.
In a paper published this month, researchers at the University of Sydney reported that this marsupial’s milk is full of antimicrobial compounds called cathelicidins.