Differential Antimicrobial Effect of Essential Oils and Their Main Components: Insights Based on the Cell Membrane and External Structure

Differential Antimicrobial Effect of Essential Oils and Their Main Components: Insights Based on the Cell Membrane and External Structure

The biological activity of essential oils and their major components is well documented. Essential oils such as oregano and cinnamon are known for their effect against bacteria, fungi, and even viruses. The mechanism of action is proposed to be related to membrane and external cell structures, inclu...

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Main Authors: Sergio Andrade-Ochoa, Karla Fabiola Chacón-Vargas, Luvia Enid Sánchez-Torres, Blanca Estela Rivera-Chavira, Benjamín Nogueda-Torres, Guadalupe Virginia Nevárez-Moorillón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Membranes
Subjects:
essential oils
terpenoids
phenylpropanoids
cell membranes
antimicrobial
mechanism of action
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/11/6/405

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