Quercetin, an essential plant flavonoid, possesses a variety of pharmacological activities.
Extensive literature investigates its antimicrobial activity and possible mechanism of action …

The genome of gut microbes encodes a collection of enzymes whose metabolic functions
contribute to the bioavailability and bioactivity of unabsorbed (poly) phenols. Datasets from …

Flavonoids are one of the largest classes of small molecular secondary metabolites
produced in different parts of the plant. They display a wide range of pharmacological and …

Chronic and recurrent bacterial infections are frequently associated with the formation of
biofilms on biotic or abiotic materials that are composed of mono-or multi-species cultures of …

Quorum sensing (QS) is a mechanism that enables microbial communication. It is based on
the constant secretion of signaling molecules to the environment. The main role of QS is the …

Background Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in 21 st century due to
antimicrobial resistance and scarcity of new molecules to undertake rising infections. There …

Phenolic compounds and extracts with bioactive properties can be obtained from many
kinds of plant materials. These natural substances have gained attention in the food …

Citrus species are one of the world's popular fruit crops, cultivated all over the world for their
economic and nutritional values. Citrus, like other fruits and vegetables, are an important …

One of the major questions in contemporary plant science involves determining the
functional mechanisms that plants use to shape their microbiome. Plants produce a plethora …

It is generally accepted that diet-derived polyphenols are bioactive compounds with several
potentially beneficial effects on human health. In general, polyphenols have several …