Comprehensive review of antimicrobial activities of plant flavonoids

I Górniak, R Bartoszewski, J Króliczewski - Phytochemistry reviews, 2019 - Springer
Flavonoids are one of the largest classes of small molecular secondary metabolites
produced in different parts of the plant. They display a wide range of pharmacological and …

The interactions between polyphenols and microorganisms, especially gut microbiota

M Makarewicz, I Drożdż, T Tarko, A Duda-Chodak - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
This review presents the comprehensive knowledge about the bidirectional relationship
between polyphenols and the gut microbiome. The first part is related to polyphenols' …

Antibacterial activity of flavonoids and their structure–activity relationship: An update review

F Farhadi, B Khameneh, M Iranshahi… - Phytotherapy …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Based on World Health Organization reports, resistance of bacteria to well‐known antibiotics
is a major global health challenge now and in the future. Different strategies have been …

Plant extracts rich in polyphenols: Antibacterial agents and natural preservatives for meat and meat products

M Efenberger-Szmechtyk, A Nowak… - Critical reviews in food …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Plant extracts contain large amounts of bioactive compounds, mainly polyphenols.
Polyphenols inhibit the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. Their mechanism of …

Antimicrobial flavonoids as a potential substitute for overcoming antimicrobial resistance

A Biharee, A Sharma, A Kumar, V Jaitak - Fitoterapia, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in 21 st century due to
antimicrobial resistance and scarcity of new molecules to undertake rising infections. There …

Green tea catechins: Their use in treating and preventing infectious diseases

WC Reygaert - BioMed research international, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Green tea is one of the most popular drinks consumed worldwide. Produced mainly in Asian
countries from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, the potential health benefits have …

Overview of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of selected plant compounds and their metal ions complexes

P Mucha, A Skoczyńska, M Małecka, P Hikisz… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Numerous plant compounds and their metal-ion complexes exert antioxidative, anti-
inflammatory, anticancer, and other beneficial effects. This review highlights the different …

Biosynthesis investigations of terpenoid, alkaloid, and flavonoid antimicrobial agents derived from medicinal plants

W Huang, Y Wang, W Tian, X Cui, P Tu, J Li, S Shi… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
The overuse of antibiotics in the past decades has led to the emergence of a large number
of drug-resistant microorganisms. In recent years, the infection rate caused by multidrug …

The antimicrobial possibilities of green tea

WC Reygaert - Frontiers in microbiology, 2014 - frontiersin.org
Green tea is a popular drink, especially in Asian countries, although its popularity continues
to spread across the globe. The health benefits of green tea, derived from the leaves of the …

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) and l-theanine: Medicinal values and beneficial applications in humans—A comprehensive review

M Saeed, M Naveed, M Arif, MU Kakar… - Biomedicine & …, 2017 - Elsevier
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is a famous herb, and its extract has been extensively used in
traditional Chinese medicinal system. In this context, several studies have revealed its …