Assessment of the in vitro antimicrobial activity and fatty acid composition of crocodile oil from Crocodylus siamensis

Abstract Crocodile oil has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties, including wound healing and antimicrobial effects. However, scientific validation of its antimicrobial activity remains limited. Although its potential to induce microbial resistance and its safety profile have been pro...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Duygu Kirkik, Fatih Hacimustafaoğlu, Cemre Özkanca, Sevgi Kalkanli Taş, Mahfuz Elmastaş
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Crocodile oil Antimicrobial activity Bacterial inhibition Traditional medicine Alternative therapy
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-12550-1