Secondary metabolites from Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm. target key metabolic enzymes: a novel strategy against multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

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Authors: Ha Thi Nguyen, Vishnu Nayak Badavath, Siddhartha Maji, Haritha Polimati, Emmanuel Okello, Richard A. Bunce, Nguyen Huy Thuan, Wan Mohd Nuzul Hakimi Wan Salleh, Vinay Bharadwaj Tatipamula
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra05774d
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Numerous cultures have traditionally utilised the foliose lichen Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm. (“Oak Lung” or “Lungs of Oak” in English; family: Lobariaceae) as a Tuberculosis (Tb) treatment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lichen and fungal ecology Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis Medicinal plant effects and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
10
Pages
8960–8970
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN