Effect of L. Essential Oil on Growth, Biofilm Formation and Virulent Genes Expression.

In an oral cavity, dental caries, periodontal disease, and endodontic lesions are caused by well-known bacterial and fungal pathogens. Essential oils (EOs) have demonstrated antimicrobial activity suggesting their use for oral hygiene. The goal of this study was to evaluate the interaction of bitter orange flower ( L.

The Effects of Mentha × piperita Essential Oil on Growth, Transition, Biofilm Formation, and the Expression of Secreted Aspartyl Proteinases Genes.

The rise in resistance and changes in the spectrum of infections have generated enormous interest in developing new antifungal drugs using natural molecules such as plant essential oils (EOs). Antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms has been reported for EOs. The goal of this study was to assess the effect of Mentha × piperita essential oil (EO) on growth, transition (change from blastospore to hyphae forms), and biofilm formation as well as on the expression of certain virulent genes.