Riboflavin as a promising antimicrobial agent? A multi-perspective review

• Published in: Current research in microbial sciences Vol. 3; p. 100111
• Main Authors: Farah, Nuratiqah, Chin, Voon Kin, Chong, Pei Pei, Lim, Wai Feng, Lim, Chee Woei, Basir, Rusliza, Chang, Sui Kiat, Lee, Tze Yan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.01.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: Antibiofilm; Antimicrobial; Immune-modulation; Photosensitiser; Review; Riboflavin; Antimicrobial; Riboflavin; Immune-modulation; Antibiofilm; Photosensitiser

•Riboflavin demonstrates antioxidant and photosensitizing properties.•Riboflavin is able to induce ROS and modulate immune response.•Riboflavin possesses potent antimicrobial activity when used alone or combined with other anti-infectives.•The riboflavin biosynthesis pathway serves as an ideal drug...