Manuka honey is widely recognized for its antimicrobial activity. Our study adds to the growing body of evidence that manuka honey and its active ingredient, methylglyoxal (MGO), can also function as antibiotic adjuvants. In this study, we provide the first report of synergy between MGO and linezolid against Staphylococcus aureus. Both manuka honey and purified MGO significantly increased the sensitivity of S. aureus to linezolid.
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