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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Microbial Bioactives

Volume 9 Number 1 2026

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Perspective

Antimicrobial Resistance

Perspective | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 10 October 2018

Reassessment of Clinical Pathogens Diagnosed by Sub-urban Facilities of Dhaka: Necessity of Comprehensive Techniques to Manage Antibiotic Resistance

Shahnaz Fatemaa, Md Reaz Uddinb, Siraje Arif Mahmudb,c, Md. Jalal Uddina,e, Ali Azam Talukdera, MohibUllah Khondokerd, Mohd. Raeed Jamiruddinf, Nafisa Azmudaa, Nihad Adnana*

Microbial Bioactives
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Misidentification of bacterial pathogens may promote the dissemination of antibiotic resistance.

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Research Article

Antimicrobial Resistance

Research Article | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 24 December 2023

Multidrug Resistance and Molecular Characterization of Klebsiella spp. Isolated from the Cloacal Samples of Broiler Chickens in Bangladesh

Sanjana Mahbub Supty 1,†, Tarif Md Faiyaz Saadat 1,†, Khondoker Tanjim Islam 1,2, Rafid Nahian Rubaiyat 1,2, Khadijatul Kubra 1, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam 1*

Microbial Bioactives
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To raise awareness about the public health threat posed by multidrug-resistant and virulent Klebsiella spp. from broiler chickens in Bangladesh. 

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Reviews

Antimicrobial Resistance

Reviews | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 12 March 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Natural Bioactive Compounds and Drug Repurposing Strategies for Respiratory Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Md. Mahmuduzzaman Mian 1*, Sheikh Salehin Muhammad Faisal 2, Md. Ibrahim 2

Microbial Bioactives
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Integrating natural bioactives and repurposed drugs offers promising, resistance-aware therapeutic strategies for respiratory diseases and multidrug-resistant infections.

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Reviews | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 07 February 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Unlocking the Silent Biosynthetic Wealth of Marine Microbiomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of NRPS and Polyketide Discovery Strategies

Mitul Bhuptani 1, Vijay Jagdish Upadhye 1, Ramji Gupta 2

Microbial Bioactives
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Marine microbiomes offer a statistically validated and underexplored pathway for accelerating bioactive compound discovery through genome-enabled strategies.

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Reviews | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 30 January 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Marine Bioactive Compounds and Quorum Sensing–Mediated Algae–Bacteria Interactions: Ecological Insights and Biotechnological Opportunities

Tarteel Faisal Ghaze Kanbar 1*

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Marine-derived bioactive compounds offer sustainable, effective alternatives to chemical algicides and antimicrobial agents with minimal ecological impact.

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Reviews | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 21 January 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Hypervirulent Acinetobacter baumannii: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Virulence Mechanisms and Antimicrobial Resistance

Kai Song 1*, Shuquan Xin 1*, Benkang Xie 1*

Microbial Bioactives
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Understanding hvAB mechanisms informs treatment strategies and guides development of targeted interventions against multidrug-resistant, hypervirulent pathogens.

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Reviews | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 12 January 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Unlocking Aromatic Polyketides to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analytic Perspective on Biosynthetic Potential and Synthetic Biology Strategies

Bahareh Nowruzi 1*

Microbial Bioactives
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This review highlights aromatic polyketides as scalable, genome-enabled solutions for overcoming antimicrobial resistance and revitalizing antibiotic discovery pipelines.

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Reviews | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 08 January 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Breaking the Biofilm Barrier: Natural Products, Advanced Therapies, and Emerging Strategies Against Streptococcus mutans–Candida Polymicrobial Oral Biofilms

Zubaida Ihsan Thamir 1, Hind Salah Hasan 2*

Microbial Bioactives
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Targeting polymicrobial oral biofilms with novel natural and engineered therapies offers sustainable solutions against escalating antimicrobial resistance.

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Reviews | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 11 December 2024

Harnessing Nature’s Arsenal: A Systematic Perspective on Plant Derived Antimicrobial Combinations Against Drug Resistant Pathogens

Seyedeh Fatemeh Jafari 1*, Sajedeh Ghasempour2, Mohsen Naseri 3, Fatemeh Alijaniha 3

Microbial Bioactives
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Plant-derived antimicrobial combinations offer multi-targeted, resistance-limiting strategies to enhance antibiotic efficacy and combat global AMR.

Abstract | Full Text |PDF (190 KB) | Open Access Article


Reviews | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 26 November 2023

Novel Approaches for Combating Antibiotic Resistance in Pathogenic Bacteria

Musharrat Jahan Prima 1, Masriana Hassan 2, Juhi Sharma 3

Microbial Bioactives
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Overview of novel antibiotic approaches to combat alarming antibiotic-resistance mechanisms.

Abstract | Full Text |PDF (442 KB) | Open Access Article


Reviews | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 27 January 2023 Manuscript-In-Press

Rediscovering Nature’s Pharmacy: A Systematic Review Perspective on Modern Antibiotic Discovery Amid Escalating Antimicrobial Resistance

Wan Nur Ismah Wan Ahmad Kamil 1*

Microbial Bioactives
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Ecology-driven antibiotic discovery offers a critical pathway to overcome resistance by unlocking untapped microbial diversity beyond traditional soil sources.

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Reviews | Antimicrobial Resistance
Published online 10 August 2021

Antibiotic Resistance Trends in Urinary Tract Infections: A Growing Concern for Immunocompromised Patients

Md Sakil Amin1

Microbial Bioactives
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This study demonstrated the urgent need for targeted interventions to combat rising UTI antibiotic resistance, protecting vulnerable immunocompromised populations.

Abstract | Full Text |PDF (336 KB) | Open Access Article


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: 2077 | 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: 2803 | 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: 1863 | 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: 2245 | 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: 2077 | 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: 2803 | 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: 1863 | 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: 2245 | 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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