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Antivitamins instead of antibiotics

13.04.2024

The problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics is becoming increasingly serious, posing a threat to the effective treatment of infections. In light of this, researchers are looking for new ways to combat superbugs. One of the promising directions is the use of antivitamins that can have an antibacterial effect.

Antivitamins, although known as the opposite of vitamins, have proven to be a promising tool in the fight against bacterial antibiotic resistance. A study conducted by scientists from the University of Göttingen in Germany confirmed their potential in creating new drugs to combat dangerous infections.

With the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, there is a need to find alternative treatments. Antivitamins are molecules similar to vitamins, but capable of inhibiting bacterial activity without harm to the human body.

At the moment, only three antivitamins are known to science: roseoflavin, ginkgotoxin and 2-methoxythiamine. They can effectively inactivate bacteria without causing harmful effects on healthy cells.

The main advantage of antivitamins is their ability to have an antibacterial effect while preserving healthy body tissues. This opens up new prospects for creating safer and more effective antibiotics.

The use of antivitamins as an alternative to antibiotics is a promising direction in the fight against bacterial resistance. The research results give hope for the development of new drugs that can effectively fight superbugs without creating a danger to the human body.

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