ReviewCurrent issues in molecular biology2025
Lights and Shadows of Essential Oil-Derived Compounds: Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Eugenol, Thymol, Cinnamaldehyde, and Carvacrol.
Review in Current issues in molecular biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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- In Vitro antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and virulence-modulating activity of Cinnamomum verum-mediated iron oxide nanoparticles against carbapenem-resistant uropathogenic Escherichia coli.International microbiology : the official journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology · 2026Article
- Antibacterial Activity and Mechanism of Action of Motuo Citron Essential Oil onFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Neglected ESKAPE Pathogens in Companion Animals: Diagnostic Bias, Zoonotic Blind Spots, and Phytotherapeutic Opportunities.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Energy-sparing effect of oregano essential oil-lauric acid complex in broilers: Insights from serum metabolomics and 16S rRNA sequencing.Poultry science · 2026Article
- Advanced Nanoencapsulated Essential Oil Materials as Novel Antimicrobials for the Control of Fire Blight in Apple.Journal of agricultural and food chemistry · 2026Article
- Essential Oils Derived from Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs as Natural Antimicrobial Candidates for Foodborne Pathogen Control: Antibacterial Activity, Biofilm Removal, and Volatile Composition.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A multi-barrier defence strategy using plant-derived antifungals against mycotoxigenic fungi in livestock feed.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- Nano-Enabled Advances in Tea Tree Essential Oil (Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Emerging Role of Essential Oils as Modulators of the JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway: A Comprehensive Review.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Editorial for the Special Issue "The Role of Bioactives in Inflammation, 2nd Edition".Current issues in molecular biology · 2026Article
- Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Bulgarian Thyme (Current issues in molecular biology · 2026Article
- Natural Products and Antimicrobial Nanoparticles Against Methicillin-ResistantPharmaceutics · 2026Review
- Synergistic Activity of Eugenol, Cinnamaldehyde, and Carvacrol in Combination with Different Antibacterial Agents Against Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Clinical Isolates.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Natural Bioactive Compounds in Dental Materials: Balancing Biological Activity and Functional Properties.Pharmaceutics · 2026Review
- Ultrastructural Study of the Effects of Hybrid Compounds of Natural Monoterpene Carvacrol and Synthetic Cationic Amphiphile DLInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Herb-Induced Liver Injury byLife (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Essential oil-derived compounds such as eugenol, thymol, cinnamaldehyde, and carvacrol exhibit potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making them promising candidates for therapeutic and industrial applications. This review examines the current evidence regarding the mechanisms of action, efficacy, and ability to disrupt quorum sensing and biofilm formation of essential oil-derived compounds against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains. The anti-inflammatory activity of these compounds is also highlighted, with emphasis on their modulation of key signaling pathways such as nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), and their ability to downregulate pro-inflammatory cytokines. However, challenges persist, including cytotoxicity at high concentrations, chemical instability, poor water solubility, and variable pharmacokinetics. Advanced delivery systems such as nano encapsulation and synergistic formulations offer potential strategies to overcome these limitations. This review highlights both the therapeutic potential and the current limitations of these natural compounds, emphasizing the need for continued research to translate preclinical findings into clinical applications.
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