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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Exploring the antibacterial potential of ajwa date fruit: A review on combatting antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains
Authors
Abdulrahman Shaheen, Faisal Al-Sarraj
Abstract
One of the most urgent challenges to world
health in the twenty-first century is antimicrobial resistance. A major threat
to human life, bacterial illnesses associated with multidrug-resistant
microorganisms are rapidly growing. Current research pipelines primarily rely
on structural derivatives, and the hunt for novel antibiotics to combat
resistance has stalled for more than 20 years. Since this method has not
changed as quickly as resistance, new therapeutic approaches must be created.
Natural medicinal agents are regarded as a good source of new antimicrobials
because of their strong antibacterial efficiency and ability to target other
targets than conventionally employed antimicrobials. The application of natural
compounds with antibacterial qualities is one interesting avenue for research.
Ajwa date extract has gained attention among them because of its capacity to
combat bacterial strains that are resistant to antibiotics. The nutritional and
therapeutic qualities of Ajwa dates, a type of date fruit (Phoenix
dactylifera L.) grown in Medina, Saudi Arabia, have long been recognized.
Ajwa dates' substantial polyphenolic content, which includes flavonoids,
glycosides, and phenolic acids and contributes to their strong antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, has been revealed by recent
scientific research. In this regard, investigating Ajwa date extract as a
possible method to combat bacteria resistant to antibiotics is a viable path
for antimicrobial therapy research and development. To better understand the antibacterial qualities of Ajwa date
extract, this review will look at its modes of action, effectiveness against
different bacterial strains, and possible uses in the fight against antibiotic
resistance. The review intends to shed light on the potential of Ajwa date
extract as a natural substitute in the continuous fight against bacterial
illnesses resistant to antibiotics by combining the existing scientific data.
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Pages:30-37
How to cite this article:
Abdulrahman Shaheen, Faisal Al-Sarraj "Exploring the antibacterial potential of ajwa date fruit: A review on combatting antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains". International Journal of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 30-37
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