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New research conducted at the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo in Mexico has found that the plant Litsea glaucescens Kuth, commonly known as Kuth, possesses antibacterial activity against Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a potentially fatal disease. The researchers identified the compound responsible for the antibacterial activity as pinocembrin, which was found in the methanolic extract of Kuth leaves. The study suggests that Kuth leaves and pinocembrin could be used in the treatment of listeriosis due to their bactericidal activity against Listeria monocytogenes. [Extracted from the article] more...