ReviewSaudi journal of biological sciences2021
Using essential oils to overcome bacterial biofilm formation and their antimicrobial resistance.
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101 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Current State of Knowledge Regarding WHO High Priority Pathogens-Resistance Mechanisms and Proposed Solutions through Candidates Such as Essential Oils: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Pooled it
- Comparative Evaluation of 3 Commercial Mouthwash Formulations on Clinical Parameters of Chronic Gingivitis.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2022Trial
- Seasonal Variation of Essential Oils Composition in a Genetically Diverse Population of Lippia alba and Its Influence on Antibacterial Activity.Chemistry & biodiversity · 2026Article
- Bacterial adaptation to essential oils and their main compounds in food systems: mechanisms related to antibacterial resistance.NPJ science of food · 2026Review
- Chemotypic Diversity, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Antibiofilm Activities of Essential Oils from Arid-GrownMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Essential Oil Derived from Horticultural By-Products ofMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Chemical profile, anti-biofilm and antioxidant activities of Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf essential oil.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2026Article
- Comparison of the antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, and cytotoxic effects of thymol/ampicillin and thymol/cefotaxime against Escherichia coli bacteria.BMC research notes · 2026Article
- GNPS Untargeted GC-MS Metabolomic Analysis of Essential Oils From Duguetia lanceolata and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity.Chemistry & biodiversity · 2026Article
- Photodynamic Microbial Defense of Cotton Fabric with 4-Amino-1,8-naphthalimide-Labeled PAMAM Dendrimer.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Exploring Intervention Strategies for Microbial Biofilms in the Food Industry Based on a Biomolecular Mechanism Perspective: Recent Advances and Emerging Trends.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Exploring the effects of phenolic compounds and essential oils in poultry: A sustainable strategy to combat Salmonella biofilm infections.Poultry science · 2025Review
- Plant growth-promoting Nocardia JTT02 enhances Biomass, glucosinolate metabolism, and bioactive potential of three Lepidium sativum cultivars.BMC plant biology · 2025Article
- South Tyrol (Italy)Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Sweet Shield: Enhancing Oral Health with Bioactive HETAFU Candies in Adults - A Dose-Dependent Study.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Review
- The potential biofortification role of Actinopolyspora sp. JTT-01 in enhancing the yield and tissue chemical composition of caraway plants.BMC plant biology · 2025Article
- Chemical profile, virtual screening, and virulence-inhibiting properties of Sphagneticola trilobata L. essential oils against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Effective killing ofMicrobiology spectrum · 2025Article
- Antimicrobial efficacy and cytotoxicity of ethanolic extracts ofJournal of advanced periodontology & implant dentistry · 2025Article
- Essential Oils of Tunisian Tetraclinis articulata (Vahl) Mast.: Chemical and Biological Insights.Chemistry & biodiversity · 2025Article
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Abstract
The increase of resistant bacteria puts a huge pressure on the antimicrobials in current use. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) results from antibiotic misuse and abuse over many years and is a global financial burden. New polices must be developed for the use of antimicrobials and to continue research efforts to mitigate AMR. It is essential to target the most harmful bacteria and concentrate on their mechanisms of resistance to develop successful antimicrobials. Essential oils (EOs) are occur naturally in plants and have long been used as antimicrobials, but most have not been researched. This review explores EOs as alternative antimicrobials, investigating their ability to decrease or inhibit biofilm formation, and assess their ability to contribute to AMR control. Low concentrations of EOs can inhibit Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria. Some EOs have demonstrated strong anti-biofilm activities. If EOs are successful against biofilm formation, particularly in bacteria developing AMR, they could be incorporated into new antimicrobials. Therefore, there is a need to investigate these EOs' potential, particularly for surface disinfection, and against bacteria from food, clinical and non-clinical environments.
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