Inhibition of biofilm formation in bacteria by essential oils

Other Title(s)

تثبيط تكون البيوفيلم في البكتيريا بواسطة الزيوت العطرية

Joint Authors

al-Shalawi, Mashail Suud
Foster, Howard

Source

Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Issue

Vol. 4, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-22, 22 p.

Publisher

National Research Center

Publication Date

2020-12-31

Country of Publication

Palestine (Gaza Strip)

No. of Pages

22

Main Subjects

Biology

Abstract EN

The formation of S.

epidermidis and P.

aeruginosa biofilms were successfully inhibited in the presence of sub-inhibitory concentrations of S.

aromaticum (clove) and L.

angustifolia (lavender) essential oils.

These substances achieved good in-vitro test results.

On the other hand, pure and organic types of N.

sativa (black seed) essential oil did not exhibit any inhibitory effects on the biofilm formed by the tested bacteria.

Although the tested essential oils may share a similar mechanism of action, ANOVA analysis showed strong statistical differences between all essential oils at their sub-MIC levels, and also identified two different trends, biofilm inhibitors, represented by S.

aromaticum (clove) and L.

angustifolia (lavender) oils, and biofilm stimulators, represented by both types of N.

sativa (black seed) oils.

A more thorough perspective on the research question could be achieved by considering the various elements that have essentially contributed to the processes and the findings within this study.

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Shalawi, Mashail Suud& Foster, Howard. 2020. Inhibition of biofilm formation in bacteria by essential oils. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences،Vol. 4, no. 4, pp.1-22.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1278123

Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Shalawi, Mashail Suud& Foster, Howard. Inhibition of biofilm formation in bacteria by essential oils. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 4, no. 4 (Dec. 2020), pp.1-22.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1278123

American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Shalawi, Mashail Suud& Foster, Howard. Inhibition of biofilm formation in bacteria by essential oils. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2020. Vol. 4, no. 4, pp.1-22.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1278123

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 20-22

Record ID

BIM-1278123