Abstract

Natural antibiotics have gained significant attention in recent years as a promising alternative to synthetic antimicrobial agents. This abstract provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and understanding of natural antibiotics, highlighting their diverse sources, mechanisms of action, and potential applications in the field of medicine. The first section of the abstract focuses on the origins of natural antibiotics, emphasizing their prevalence in various ecosystems. From soil bacteria to plant extracts, nature has proven to be a rich source of compounds with intrinsic antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Researchers have been actively isolating and characterizing these compounds to harness their therapeutic potential.