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Modulation of Quorum Sensing and Virulence Gene Expression in Escherichia coli by Extracts of Physalis alkekengi

Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 18, Issue 3, June 2026.
Root extracts of Physalis alkekengi were examined for activity against multidrug‐resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli. The ethanolic extract suppressed bacterial growth, lowered biofilm formation by ~63%, and markedly reduced expression of luxS and fimH. Findings highlight P.
Mansoureh Esfandiyari Doolaby, Mohammad Javad Mehdipour Moghaddam, Akbar Norastehnia   +2 more
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Plant‐Derived Treatments for Monogenean Parasites in Farmed Fish: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Reviews in Aquaculture, Volume 18, Issue 3, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Monogeneans are among the most problematic ectoparasites in finfish aquaculture. Plant‐derived compounds have been widely explored as therapeutic agents, yet their efficacy and safety have not been quantitatively synthesized across studies. This study provides a meta‐analysis of plant‐based treatments against monogeneans, integrating 453 in ...
Francisco Neptalí Morales‐Serna
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Verbenaceae sensu stricto na região de Xingó: Alagoas e Sergipe, Brasil

Rodriguésia
RESUMO Este trabalho consiste no estudo taxonômico da família Verbenaceae s. s. em uma área de influência da Usina Hidrelétrica de Xingó, situada sob o domínio da região semi-árida, no nordeste brasileiro.
Juliana Silva dos Santos, José Iranildo Miranda de Melo, Maria Carolina de Abreu, Margareth Ferreira de Sales   +3 more
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Fungitoxic effect of concentrations of essential oils on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, isolated from the passion fruit [PDF]

Biotemas, 2009
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of essential oils on the fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. The essential oils were obtained from shoots of the plants Lippia sidoides, Ocimum gratissimum, Lippia citriodora ...
Ismail Teodoro Souza Júnior, Nilza Lima Pereira Sales, Ernane Ronie Martins   +2 more
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Phenolic Compounds: From Traditional Uses to Innovative Applications and Everything in Between

Molecular Nutrition &Food Research, Volume 70, Issue 9, 13 May 2026.
This review deals with many aspects related to the study of phenolic compounds, starting with advances in extraction, detection, and quantification methods, going through bioavailability, bioactivity, and beneficial health properties, and discussing antioxidant and antimicrobial uses and mechanisms.
Marcela de Sá Barreto da Cunha, Cristina Maria Turim Santos Miguel, Emília Maria França Lima, Uelinton Manoel Pinto, Cláudia Vieira Prudêncio, Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov   +5 more
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Green Oil‐in‐Water Nanoemulsions for Delivery of Phytochemicals With Pesticidal Activity for Sustainable Food Production and Safety

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Green oil‐in‐water (O/W) nanoemulsions incorporating essential oils (EOs) and food‐derived compounds are gaining prominence as biopesticidal platforms that address the growing demand for sustainable agriculture, food safety, and reduced chemical inputs.
Anna Paula Azevedo de Carvalho, David A. Weitz, Carlos Adam Conte‐Junior   +2 more
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Evaluation of Lippia scaberrima Sond. and Aspalathus linearis (Burm.f.) R. Dahlgren extracts on human CYP enzymes and gold nanoparticle synthesis: implications for drug metabolism and cytotoxicity

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Metabolism is an important component of the kinetic characteristics of herbal constituents, and it often determines the internal dose and concentration of these effective constituents at the target site. The metabolic profile of plant extracts
Anna-Mari Kok, Risto Juvonen, Markku Pasanen, Vusani Mandiwana, Michel Lonji Kalombo, Suprakas Sinha Ray, Rirhandzu Rikhotso-Mbungela, Namrita Lall   +7 more
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Production and composition of Lippia alba (Mill.) essential oil as affected by frost

Revista Ceres
Lippia alba (Mill.), popularly known bushy matgrass, is considered an aromatic and medicinal plant with physiotherapeutic characteristics, leading to its use in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Denise Schmidt, Braulio Otomar Caron, Daiane Prochnow, Berta Maria Heinzmann, Carlos Garrido Pinheiro, Leonardo Antonio Thiesen, Claiton Nardini   +6 more
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Calagem e adubação orgânica na produção de biomassa e óleo essencial em Lippia citriodora (Kunth) Liming and organic fertilization on Lippia citriodora (Kunth) phytomass and essential oil production

Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais, 2010
O presente trabalho objetivou avaliar a calagem e adubação orgânica na produção de biomassa e óleo essencial em Lippia citriodora Kunth. O delineamento experimental utilizado constou de fatorial 7 x 2, sendo sete tratamentos (testemunha; adição de ...
M.F. Souza, I.T Souza Junior, P.A. Gomes, L.A. Fernandes, E.R. Martins, C.A. Costa, R.A. Sampaio   +6 more
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Surfactant‐Enhanced Electrospun Nanofiber Filters for Efficient Viral and Bacterial Inactivation

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 13, April 5, 2026.
In this work, electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibrous filters functionalized with surfactants (CTAB, CPC, and SDS) were developed for air filtration applications. The PAN nanofiber mats enable efficient particulate matter capture while simultaneously providing antimicrobial and antiviral activity against bacteria (E. coli and S.
Edilton N. da Silva, Paulo A. M. Chagas, Gustavo C. da Mata, Felipe A. Lima, Fabiana B. Furtado, Wanderley P. de Oliveira, Rejane M. T. Grotto, Clovis W. O. de Souza, Mônica L. Aguiar, Vádila G. Guerra   +9 more
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