Antibacterial drugs face increasing challenges due to drug resistance and adverse
reactions, which has created a pressing need for the discovery and development of novel …

Acne is a chronic, common disease that poses a significant therapeutic, psychological and
social problem. The etiopathogenesis of this disease is not fully understood. Drugs used in …

In the last decades, the interest in biological activity of natural compounds has been
growing. In plant protection, essential oils have been reported to exhibit antiviral …

Essential oils (EOs) are plant mixtures that are known to present strong bioactivities,
including a wide antimicrobial action. Biofilms are microbial sessile structures that represent …

Consumers have recently preferred food that is easy to make and of excellent quality, as
well as food that is safe, natural, and minimally processed, but has a longer shelf life. Food …

Antibiotic resistance is a serious global threat, and the misuse of antibiotics is considered its
main cause. It is characterized by the expression of bacterial defense mechanisms, eg, β …

Due to the plethora of pharmacological activities reported in the literature, Origanum vulgare
L. is a valuable aromatic plant for the medicine of the XXI century. Recent studies highlight …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the important human pathogens and causes
both superficial and systemic infections. More importantly, the formation of S. aureus …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infectious diseases worldwide. These
infections are common in all people; however, they are more prevalent in women than in …

By including oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) leaves (OL) during the extraction process, the
nutraceutical benefits of argan oil (AO) can be significantly increased. Thanks to the …