Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait. and urinary tract infections


AĞALAR H. G.

in: Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Elsevier B.V., pp.267-288, 2022

  • Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91250-1.00007-0
  • Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
  • Page Numbers: pp.267-288
  • Keywords: Antiadhesion activity, Cranberry, Urinary tract infections
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are economically and medically challenging around the world. As a natural alternative, cranberries have been documented and well established to treat UTIs. In this chapter, the possible mechanism(s) of actions for cranberries are discussed in multiple studies.