Bacteria, as the most abundant living organisms, have always been a threat to human life
until the development of antibiotics. However, with the wide use of antibiotics over a long …

The crisis of antibiotic resistance necessitates creative and innovative approaches, from
chemical identification and analysis to the assessment of bioactivity. Plant natural products …

Biomaterials are being extensively used in regenerative medicine including tissue
engineering applications, as these enhance tissue development, repair, and help in the …

Thymol is a natural volatile monoterpenoid phenol that is the main active ingredient of oil
extracted from species Thymus vulgaris L., commonly known as thyme, and other plants …

Chronic inflammation is one of the hallmarks of chronic wounds and is tightly coupled to
immune regulation. The dysregulation of the immune system leads to continuing …

Monoterpenes, comprising hydrocarbons, are the largest class of plant secondary
metabolites and are commonly found in essential oils. Monoterpenes and their derivatives …

Diverse microorganisms are able to grow on food matrixes and along food industry
infrastructures. This growth may give rise to biofilms. This review summarizes, on the one …

Herbs and the essential oils derived from them have been used from the beginning of
human history for different purposes. Their beneficial properties have been applied to mask …

The non-antibacterial and relatively poor mechanical properties of sodium alginate film limit
its application for fresh-cut fruit packaging. The phenolic compound thymol has prominent …

Pathogenic microorganisms posed perniciousness for postharvest fruits and vegetables, as
well as brought potential risks for human health. In this work, pullulan/polyvinyl alcohol …