ReviewApplied microbiology and biotechnology2022
Hurdle technology using encapsulated enzymes and essential oils to fight bacterial biofilms.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Antimicrobial Efficacy of Endogenous Blue Light Photoinactivation (400-470 nm) AgainstMedical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Pooled it
- Cytokine and chemokine dysregulation by microbial biofilm components: mechanisms and clinical implications.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- Screening of exogenous nutrients for pathogenic bacteria and development of highly active bactericides.mSystems · 2026Article
- Toxicological Evaluation and Antimicrobial Activity of a Natural Thymol-Eucalyptol-Based Mixture.Toxics · 2025Article
- [Advances in Novel Disinfection Technologies for Biofilm-Associated Nosocomial Infections].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2025Review
- Advanced monolayer and layer-by-layer nanocapsule systems for sustained release of carvacrol and trans-cinnamaldehyde against multidrug-resistant Salmonella in poultry.Applied microbiology and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Lipid Nanoparticles Carrying Essential Oils for Multiple Applications as Antimicrobials.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Impact of disinfection methods used in the slaughterhouse environment on microbiome diversity throughout the meat production chain.Current research in microbial sciences · 2025Article
- Hurdle technology using enzymes and essential oil to remove biofilm and increase the effectiveness of this process with the microencapsulation method.Food science & nutrition · 2024Article
- Study of the Resistance ofInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- DynamicBiofilm · 2022Article
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Abstract
Biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces has become a major public health concern because of the serious problems they can cause in various fields. Biofilm cells are extremely resistant to stressful conditions, because of their complex structure impedes antimicrobial penetration to deep-seated cells. The increased resistance of biofilm to currently applied control strategies underscores the urgent need for new alternative and/or supplemental eradication approaches. The combination of two or more methods, known as Hurdle technology, offers an excellent option for the highly effective control of biofilms. In this perspective, the use of functional enzymes combined with biosourced antimicrobial such as essential oil (EO) is a promising alternative anti-biofilm approach. However, these natural antibiofilm agents can be damaged by severe environmental conditions and lose their activity. The microencapsulation of enzymes and EOs is a promising new technology for enhancing their stability and improving their biological activity. This review article highlights the problems related to biofilm in various fields, and the use of encapsulated enzymes with essential oils as antibiofilm agents. KEY POINTS: • Problems associated with biofilms in the food and medical sectors and their subsequent risks on health and food quality. • Hurdle technology using enzymes and essential oils is a promising strategy for an efficient biofilms control. • The microencapsulation of enzymes and essential oils ensures their stability and improves their biological activities.
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