Bacterial membrane barrier provides a cytoplasmic environment for organelles of bacteria.
The membrane is composed of lipid compounds containing phosphatide protein and a …

Introduction After insertion into the bone, implants osseointegrate, which is required for their
long-term success. However, inflammation and infection around the implants may lead to …

Even though essential oils (EOs) have been used for therapeutic purposes, there is now a
renewed interest in the antimicrobial properties of phytochemicals and EOs in particular …

Aromatic plants produce organic compounds that may be involved in the defense of plants
against phytopathogenic insects, bacteria, fungi, and viruses. One of these compounds …

Biofilms constitute the prevalent way of life for microorganisms in both natural and man-
made environments. Biofilm-dwelling cells display greater tolerance to antimicrobial agents …

Abstract Carvacrol (5-isopropyl-2-methyl phenol) is a natural compound that occurs in the
leaves of a number of plants and herbs including wild bergamot, thyme and pepperwort, but …

In recent years, gut microbiota as an immune organ has gradually become the mainstream
of research. When the composition of the gut microbiota is changed significantly, this may …

The aim of the present study was to determine the antibacterial activities of the phenolic
essential oil (EO) compounds hinokitiol, carvacrol, thymol, and menthol against oral …

The World Health Organization has indicated Helicobacter pylori as a high-priority pathogen
whose infections urgently require an update of the antibacterial treatments pipeline …

Targeted bactericide nanosystems hold significant promise to improve the efficacy of
existing antimicrobials for treatment of severe bacterial infections, minimizing the side effects …