Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) belongs to the phenolic monoterpenes and mostly
occurs in thyme species. It is one of the main compounds of thyme essential oil. Both thymol …

In this review, we provide an overview of the current understanding of the main mechanisms
of pharmacological action of essential oils and their components in various biological …

Thymus vulgaris Linn. is a medicinal and culinary herb from the Southern European region
known for its anti-infective, cardioprotective, gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and …

The prominent cultivation of lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.) relies on the pharmacological
incentives of its essential oil. Lemongrass essential oil (LEO) carries a significant amount of …

In 2008, we published the first set of guidelines for standardizing research in autophagy.
Since then, this topic has received increasing attention, and many scientists have entered …

Virus infection induces different cellular responses in infected cells. These include cellular
stress responses like autophagy and unfolded protein response (UPR). Both autophagy and …

The presence of resistance to available antivirals calls for the development of novel
therapeutic agents. Plant-derived essential oils may serve as alternative sources of virus …

The antimicrobial effectiveness of essential oils (EOs) against many foodborne
microorganisms when applied by direct contact has been extensively demonstrated …

A causal link between viral infections and autoimmunity has been studied for a long time
and the role of some viruses in the induction or exacerbation of systemic lupus …

A perennial wild shrub from the Lamiaceae family and native to the Mediterranean region,
thyme is considered an important wild edible plant studied for centuries for its unique …