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Boosting textiles with plant extracts: an advanced sustainable antimicrobial in...

This study investigates the incorporation of natural plant extracts, particularly eucalyptus and hop, into knitted fabrics to develop antimicrobial textiles. The antibacterial activity of the functionalized fabrics was evaluated against two pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) and one common skin commensal (Staphylococcus epidermidis). Biocompatibility with human skin cells was asses...

Assessing the antimicrobial activity of essential oils against skin microorgani...

The skin microbiome, composed of bacteria like Staphylococcus spp. and Cutibacterium acnes and fungi such as Candida spp. and Malasseziaspp., plays a key role in skin health (Byrd et al., 2018). Dysbiosis, or microbial imbalance, is linked to conditions like acne and dermatitis (Egert etal., 2017). While conventional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory drugs and antimicrobials, can help, they may disrupt the ...

Alginate edible films containing essential oils: characterization and bioactive...

Essential oils (EOs) are natural substances rich in phenolic compounds with notable antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. However, they present some limitations, such as low stability and bioavailability. Incorporating EOs into polymeric films offers a novel approach to overcome these challenges while enhancing their efficacy. In this study, we produced and thoroughly characterized alginate-based edible fil...

Eucalyptus-enhanced cotton: pretreatment and bioactive coating strategies for t...

Eucalyptus essential oils and extracts are widely recognized for their antimicrobial, antioxidant, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, and aromatizing properties, making them highly valuable across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and textiles. For the design of biomedical textiles, cotton is favored for its mechanical strength, porosity, and biodegradability, but its vulnerability to microbial action limits its applic...

Targeting human skin health: bioactive evaluation of acorn shell and red grape ...

The agricultural and food sectors generate substantial amounts of by-products that are usually discarded as waste. However, agri-food by-products, rich in many bioactive compounds (BCs), can find several applications while promoting sustainability. Acorn shell (AS) and red grape pomace (RGP) stand out as valuable sources of BCs. To be used in human skin, the biological properties of these by-products need to be...

Development of a postbiotic-based orodispersible film to prevent dysbiosis in t...

Background: Oral diseases affect over three billion peopleand are among the most commonly observed infections worldwide. Recent studies have shown that controlling the ecology of the oralome is more effective in reducing the risk of caries than the complete removal of both harmful and beneficial microorganisms. This work aimed to develop a strategy for preventing dysbiosis in the oral cavity by applying a postb...

Assessing the antimicrobial activity of essential oils against skin microorgani...

Introduction: The skin microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem vital for skin health, comprising bacteria like Staphylococcus spp. And Cutibacterium acnes, and fungi such as Candida and Malassezia spp. Dysbiosis, or microbial imbalance, can lead to conditions like acne and dermatitis. Current treatments, including anti-inflammatory drugs and antimicrobials, help manage dysbiosis but have limitations, such as microbio...

Fighting cutibacterium acnes: natural antimicrobial power of essential oils

Comparative analysis of polysaccharide and nutritional composition of biologica...

This study chemically characterized three Pleurotus ostreatus fruiting bodies cultivated in the Iberian Peninsula under different conditions (biological and industrial), with emphasis on polysaccharide analysis. Comprehensive comparative data on cultivation-dependent nutritional variations will potentially improve their nutritional and therapeutic applications. Industrial mushrooms (POC and POA) contained signi...

Targeting skin-associated candida: antifungal efficacy of selected essential oils

Introduction: Candida spp. are commensal yeasts that inhabit the skin and mucous membranes and are the leading cause of invasive fungal infections (Lopes et al. 2024). Mucocutaneous candidiasis is a common condition, often treated with azoles and polyenes, which can cause side effects and promote resistance (Tortorano et al., 2021). Essential oils (EOs), natural compounds with antimicrobial activity, present a ...