Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have attracted a lot of interest directed towards biomedical
applications due in part to their outstanding anti-microbial activities. However, there have …

The prevalence of antimicrobial resistance reduces the effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs
in preventing and treating infectious diseases caused by pathogenic organisms, such as …

Background The emergence and spread of resistant microbes continue to be a major public
health concern. Effective treatment alternatives, particularly from traditionally used medicinal …

Antibiotic misuse is greatly contributing to an increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in
humans and animals. Natural and synthetic alternative strategies are being investigated in …

Introduction: Despite concerns about toxicity, potentially harmful effects and herb-drug
interactions, the use of herbal medicines remains widely practiced by people living with …

The quorum sensing (QS) system is related to cell-to-cell communication as a function of
population density, which regulates several physiological functions including biofilm …

Ethnopharmacology seeks to investigate humankind's use of natural materials, such as
plants, fungi, microorganisms, animals, and minerals, for medicinal purposes. In this highly …

Introduction: Many people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) in Uganda widely use herbal
medicines. However, their toxicity and safety have not been investigated. The use of these …

Our study investigates 16 medicinal plants via assessment of inhibition of proinflammatory
enzymes such as cyclooxygenases (COX). The plants are used by traditional healers in the …

Introduction. The Uganda National Drug Authority requires phytochemical screening,
freedom from microbial contamination, and evidence of safety and efficacy of the constituent …