Essential oils are a complex mixture of odoriferous, volatile organic compounds. There are
an extensive number of published articles which highlight the antimicrobial action of a …

Quorum sensing (QS) is a mechanism that enables microbial communication. It is based on
the constant secretion of signaling molecules to the environment. The main role of QS is the …

Abstract Introduction Mint (Mentha spp.) and thyme (Thymus spp.) are two of the foremost
aromatic herbs used in food and beverage products for their flavor, aromatic and medicinal …

Since ancient times, folk medicine and agro-food science have benefitted from the use of
plant derivatives, such as essential oils, to combat different diseases, as well as to preserve …

Essential oils are complex mixtures of hydrocarbons and their oxygenated derivatives
arising from two different isoprenoid pathways. Essential oils are produced by glandular …

Numerous bacteria utilize molecular communication systems referred to as quorum sensing
(QS) to synchronize the expression of certain genes regulating, among other aspects, the …

Decreased antimicrobial efficiency has become a global public health issue. The paucity of
new antibacterial drugs is evident, and the arsenal against infectious diseases needs to be …

Medicinal plants and their derived compounds have drawn the attention of researchers due
to their considerable impact on human health. Among medicinal plants, mint (Mentha …

Since the dawn of civilization, it has been understood that pathogenic microorganisms
cause infectious conditions in humans, which at times, may prove fatal. Among the different …

Increasing extent of pathogenic resistance to drugs has encouraged the seeking for new anti-
virulence drugs. Many pharmacological and pharmacognostical researches are performed …