Microbial Bioactives

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Microbial Bioactives

Microbial Bioactives is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality research and reviews in applied microbiology and related microbiological sciences. The journal provides a platform for studies that advance the understanding of microo

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Editor-in-Chief: Doblin Anak Sandai, Ph.D.

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Microbial Bioactives

Volume 9 Number 1 2026

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Research Article

Antimicrobial Drug Discovery

Research Article | Antimicrobial Drug Discovery
Published online 02 November 2018

Physico-chemical Characterization of Indigenous Streptomyces and Influence of pH on Antimicrobial Activity

Maruf Abonya, Avijit Banika, Md. Asaduzzaman Shishirb, Noor Jahan Akterc, Muhammad Ekhlas Uddina,Suvamoy Dattaa*

Microbial Bioactives
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The ability of the Streptomyces isolates in tolerating wide range of growth conditions would be of special advantage and the influence of pH in pathogen specific antimicrobial production could enhance the chances of obtaining diverse antimicrobials.

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Reviews

Antimicrobial Drug Discovery

Reviews | Antimicrobial Drug Discovery
Published online 17 March 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Microalgae and Cyanobacteria as Photosynthetic Microbial Factories: Taxonomy, Biochemical Potential, and Emerging Bioindustrial Applications

Mahmoud Nasser Radhi 1*, Mustafa Alaa Abbood 1, Ghassan Mohammed Abdul Sada 1, Mustafa Hadi Almayali 1

Microbial Bioactives
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Clarifies how microalgal diversity underpins scalable bioindustrial performance, guiding evidence-based strain selection, process optimization, and sustainable biotechnology deployment worldwide development.

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Reviews | Antimicrobial Drug Discovery
Published online 22 February 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Marine Actinobacteria as Emerging Anti-Infective Resources for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review–Driven Perspective on Microbial Dysbiosis, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Novel Therapeutic Opportunities

Amena Khatun Manica 1*, Shahadat Hossain 2

Microbial Bioactives
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Marine actinobacteria offer resistance-aware, microbiome-friendly therapeutic pathways to address acne vulgaris amid rising antibiotic failure.

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Reviews | Antimicrobial Drug Discovery
Published online 02 February 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Biosynthetic Potential of Marine Microbial Communities Revealed Through Metagenomic Insights Into PKS and NRPS Pathways: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ahmed Mahmoud Hamood 1*

Microbial Bioactives
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Harnessing microbial biosynthetic diversity provides sustainable pathways for discovering novel bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Abstract | Full Text | Open Access Article


Reviews | Antimicrobial Drug Discovery
Published online 19 January 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Reinventing Antibiotic Discovery in the Age of Antimicrobial Resistance: Emerging Sources, Novel Targets, and Post-Genomic Strategies

Gautam Kumar 1, Nileema S. Gore 2, Sankalp Misra 3

Microbial Bioactives
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Integrating novel targets, advanced technologies, and underexplored ecosystems is essential to overcome antimicrobial resistance and revive antibiotic discovery.

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Reviews | Antimicrobial Drug Discovery
Published online 14 January 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

From Antioxidants to Enzyme Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Bioactive Natural Products Targeting Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Function, and Microbial Virulence

Feng Zhao 1*, Jiao Bai 2, Changjing Wu 3, Yanru Deng 4, Qingyun Peng 5,6, Weihao Chen 7, Jiao Xiao 2,8

Microbial Bioactives
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This review clarifies how structurally diverse natural products selectively target cancer cells and microbial virulence pathways absent in humans.

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The peer-reviewed and edited version of record published online before inclusion in an issue

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Published online 29 December 2022

Detection of Legionella pneumophila in the Water Samples of Food Industries and Hospitals in Bangladesh

Nazmun Naher1, Sangita Ahmed1*, and Md. Latiful Bari2

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2013 | Downloads: 5

PCR-based rapid detection of slow-growing Legionella pneumophila

Abstract | Full Text | PDF (527 KB) Open Access Article

DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.525320
  

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Published online 10 January 2024

Synergistic Efficacy and Mechanism of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Enhancing Health Impact

Sultan Ayesh Mohammed Saghir 1*, Fouad Saleh Al Suede 1

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2683 | Downloads: 1

Understanding the role of prebiotics and probiotics in health management can enhance immunity, gastrointestinal health, and production efficiency.

Abstract | Full Text | PDF (659 KB) Open Access Article

DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719300
  

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Published online 17 January 2024

Gut Microbiota's Impact on Neurological Health as The Gut-Brain Axis

Shivani Chib 1*, Loiy Elsir Ahmed Hassan 2, Saikat Mukherjee 3

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 1783 | Downloads: 0

This review discussed the gut-brain connections to suggest therapies for neurological disorders; microbiome modulation shows promise in personalized treatments for diverse ailments.

Abstract | Full Text | PDF (604 KB) Open Access Article

DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719375
  

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Published online 11 February 2024

Biodegradation as a Sustainable Solution for Environmental Restoration: Bridging the Gap

Mahfoudh A.M. Abdulghani 1*, Fouad Saleh Al-Suede 2, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Saeed 3

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2190 | Downloads: 1

Bacterial degradation plays a vital role in environmental remediation, breaking down pollutants like hydrocarbons and heavy metals through diverse mechanisms.

Abstract | Full Text | PDF (413 KB) Open Access Article

DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719377
  

These articles have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication. They are still in production and have not been edited, so may differ from the final published form.

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Published online 29 December 2022


Detection of Legionella pneumophila in the Water Samples of Food Industries and Hospitals in Bangladesh

Nazmun Naher1, Sangita Ahmed1*, and Md. Latiful Bari2

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2013 | Downloads: 0
DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.525320
  

PCR-based rapid detection of slow-growing Legionella pneumophila

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Published online 10 January 2024


Synergistic Efficacy and Mechanism of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Enhancing Health Impact

Sultan Ayesh Mohammed Saghir 1*, Fouad Saleh Al Suede 1

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2683 | Downloads: 0
DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719300
  

Understanding the role of prebiotics and probiotics in health management can enhance immunity, gastrointestinal health, and production efficiency.

Abstract


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Published online 17 January 2024


Gut Microbiota's Impact on Neurological Health as The Gut-Brain Axis

Shivani Chib 1*, Loiy Elsir Ahmed Hassan 2, Saikat Mukherjee 3

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 1783 | Downloads: 0
DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719375
  

This review discussed the gut-brain connections to suggest therapies for neurological disorders; microbiome modulation shows promise in personalized treatments for diverse ailments.

Abstract


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Published online 11 February 2024


Biodegradation as a Sustainable Solution for Environmental Restoration: Bridging the Gap

Mahfoudh A.M. Abdulghani 1*, Fouad Saleh Al-Suede 2, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Saeed 3

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2190 | Downloads: 0
DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719377
  

Bacterial degradation plays a vital role in environmental remediation, breaking down pollutants like hydrocarbons and heavy metals through diverse mechanisms.

Abstract


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