Honey: An Advanced Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Biomaterial for Tissue Engineering Applications.

ABSTRACT: Honey was used in traditional medicine to treat wounds until the advent of modern medicine. The rising global antibiotic resistance has forced the development of novel therapies as alternatives to combat infections. Consequently, honey is experiencing a resurgence in evaluation for antimicrobial and wound healing applications. A range of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains and biofilms, are inhibited by honey. Furthermore, susceptibility to antibiotics can be restored when used synergistically with honey. Honey's antimicrobial activity also includes antifungal and antiviral properties, and in most varieties of honey, its activity is attributed to the enzymatic generation of hydrogen peroxide, a reactive oxygen species. Non-peroxide factors

SUBMITTER: Yupanqui Mieles J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9414000 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature