Inhibition of Typhimurium biofilm and polysaccharide production via eugenol-glucosyltransferase interactions.

This study hypothesizes that eugenol, due to its structural properties, can inhibit glucosyltransferase activity, thereby reducing polysaccharide synthesis in Typhimurium biofilms. It was found that eugenol exhibited minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations of 0.6 mg mL and 0.

Exploring Dietary Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves social communication difficulties and repetitive behaviors, and it has a growing prevalence worldwide. Symptoms include cognitive impairments, gastrointestinal (GI) issues, feeding difficulties, and psychological problems. A significant concern in ASD is food selectivity, leading to nutrient deficiencies.

Inhibition of Biofilm Formation by Terpenes from Oregano () Essential Oil.

is a nosocomial pathogen known for its ability to form biofilms, leading to persistent infections and antibiotic resistance. The limited effective antibiotics have encouraged the development of innovative strategies such as using essential oils and their constituents. This study evaluated the efficacy of oregano () essential oil (OEO) and its terpene compounds, carvacrol and thymol, in inhibiting biofilms.

Biological Application of the Allopathic Characteristics of the Genus : A Review.

is a plant genus little known and used, species of which have been mainly used in the recovery of soils, for medicinal purposes such as dental infection treatments, and as wood for making furniture and construction. The overexploitation of this genus has placed certain species in endangered extinction status in some countries, such as Brazil. In addition, the scarce research and information limit the development, cultivation, and management of its species regarding their biochemical composition, which includes bioactive compounds such as the phenolic and flavonoid compounds found in some species such as , , and .

Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antiproliferative Activity of Sorghum Lignin () Treated with Ultrasonic Pulses.

This investigation aimed to determine the effect of high-power ultrasonic pulses on the antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiproliferative activity of sorghum () lignin. A lignin yield of 7.35% was obtained using the organosolv method.

Pomegranate ( L.) Peel Extracts as Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Additives Used in Alfalfa Sprouts.

Aqueous and ethanolic pomegranate peel extracts (PPE) were studied as a source of phenolic compounds with antimicrobial, anti-quorum sensing, and antioxidant properties. The aqueous extract showed higher total phenolic and flavonoid content (153.43 mg GAE/g and 45.

Hydrophobic Chitosan Nanoparticles Loaded with Carvacrol against Biofilms.

infections have become more challenging to treat and eradicate due to their ability to form biofilms. This study aimed to produce hydrophobic nanoparticles by grafting 11-carbon and three-carbon alkyl chains to a chitosan polymer as a platform to carry and deliver carvacrol for improving its antibacterial and antibiofilm properties. Carvacrol-chitosan nanoparticles showed ζ potential values of 10.

Comparison of Single and Combined Use of Catechin, Protocatechuic, and Vanillic Acids as Antioxidant and Antibacterial Agents against Uropathogenic at Planktonic and Biofilm Levels.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of combining catechin, protocatechuic, and vanillic acids against planktonic growing, adhesion, and biofilm eradication of uropathogenic (UPEC), as well as antioxidant agents. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of protocatechuic, vanillic acids and catechin against the growth of planktonic bacteria were 12.98, 11.

Using Sensory Evaluation to Determine the Highest Acceptable Concentration of Mango Seed Extract as Antibacterial and Antioxidant Agent in Fresh-Cut Mango.

Plant extracts have the potential to be used as food additives; however, their use have been limited by causing undesirable changes in the sensory attributes of foods. We characterized the mango seed extract as a preserving agent for fresh-cut mangoes. We established the maximum concentration of extract that, while increasing the antioxidant activity, and limiting microbial contamination of the fruit, did not negatively affect fruit sensory acceptability.