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Volume 25, Issue 27
  • ISSN: 1568-0266
  • E-ISSN: 1873-4294

Abstract

Artemisinin and its semisynthetic derivatives are a group of bioactive chemicals obtained mostly from the extracts of Artemisia species that exert a significant amount of antimalarial activity while remaining relatively safe and tolerable. However, their effectiveness is not limited to malaria; it extends to a variety of human infectious diseases. Mostly the mode of action includes the generation of free radicals by breaking the endoperoxide link in its molecular structure, which facilitates the eradication of microbial species. Artemisinins are found to inhibit bacterial, viral, protozoal, helminth, and fungal infections. Their derivatives, like artemisone, a reversible inhibitor, target the viral replication cycle, and artesunate suppresses EBV infection by inhibiting the production of early EBV proteins. They were also found to be highly effective against Helicobacter pylori and Mycobacterium tuberculosis by generating peroxides in a time and concentration-dependent way. Other derivatives, such as artesunate, artemether, and arteether, have also shown antimicrobial activity that can be administered orally, rectally, intramuscularly, or intravenously. This review aims to provide a complete update on the antimicrobial applications of Artemisinin and its semi-synthetic derivatives, as well as derived dimers/trimers. The paper reflects a significant potential for the discovery of novel Artemisinin medications that can be used as supplementary treatments for various diseases. However, further translational and experimental research is required for optimization and the establishment of pharmacokinetic profiles. In addition, health authorities are also required to regulate the present Artemisinins and newly discovered derivatives to ensure their long-term effectiveness in the worldwide fight against antibiotic resistance.

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A Comprehensive Review on the Antimicrobial Activity of the Genus Artemisia, Artemisinin, and its Derivatives
Curr. Top. Med. Chem. 25, 3085 (2025); https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680266343676250122062731
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Keyword(s): antibacterial; antibiotic resistance; antifungal; antimicrobial; antiviral; Artemisinin

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