BioArena studies: unique function of endogenous formaldehyde and ozone in the antibiotic effect--a review

Med Chem. 2012 Jan;8(1):75-84. doi: 10.2174/157340612799278388.

Abstract

The investigations demonstrated clearly a unique function and role of endogenous formaldehyde (HCHO) and ozone (O3) in the antibiotic effect of diverse molecules having different chemical structure. Elimination of HCHO and/or O3 from the layer chromatographic spots resulted in a decrease in the antimicrobial activity. On the basis of detection and measure of endogenous HCHO and O3 BioArena enables to both direct isolation and biological evaluation of new bioactive compounds.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / metabolism*
  • Chromatography, Thin Layer
  • Formaldehyde / chemistry
  • Formaldehyde / isolation & purification
  • Formaldehyde / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Ozone / chemistry
  • Ozone / isolation & purification
  • Ozone / metabolism*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Formaldehyde
  • Ozone