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To evaluate the in vitro antibiofilm activity of extracts from selected culinary herbs, spices, beverages, and medicinal plants against Listeria monocytogenes.

September 30, 2009Letters in Applied Microbiology

The in vitro antibiofilm activity of selected culinary herbs and medicinal plants against Listeria monocytogenes

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MSMaxleene SandasiSouth African Medical Research Council CLC.M. LeonardTshwane University of Technology AVAlvaro ViljoenSouth African Medical Research Council

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In vitro study demonstrates that culinary herb and plant extracts prevent Listeria monocytogenes adhesion, highlighting their potential as natural antibiofilm agents.

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To evaluate the in vitro antibiofilm activity of extracts from selected culinary herbs, spices, beverages, and medicinal plants against Listeria monocytogenes.
Assessed 15 extracts from herbs, spices, beverages, and medicinal plants against both clinical and type strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantified cell adhesion to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) surfaces and biofilm biomass via crystal violet assay, and evaluated bacterial respiratory activity using the XTT reduction assay.
Seven of the 15 extracts reduced biofilm adhesion by at least 50% across both clinical and type strains.
Preformed biofilm inhibition was achieved by at least 50% in both strains by only three extracts: Rosmarinus officinalis, Mentha piperita, and Melaleuca alternifolia.

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Sandasi et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a746a3101b447f0dadbd2c5 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1472-765x.2009.02747.x

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September 30, 2009Letters in Applied Microbiology

The in vitro antibiofilm activity of selected culinary herbs and medicinal plants against Listeria monocytogenes

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Authors

MSMaxleene SandasiSouth African Medical Research Council CLC.M. LeonardTshwane University of Technology AVAlvaro ViljoenSouth African Medical Research Council

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In vitro study demonstrates that culinary herb and plant extracts prevent Listeria monocytogenes adhesion, highlighting their potential as natural antibiofilm agents.

Key Points

To evaluate the in vitro antibiofilm activity of extracts from selected culinary herbs, spices, beverages, and medicinal plants against Listeria monocytogenes.
Assessed 15 extracts from herbs, spices, beverages, and medicinal plants against both clinical and type strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantified cell adhesion to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) surfaces and biofilm biomass via crystal violet assay, and evaluated bacterial respiratory activity using the XTT reduction assay.
Seven of the 15 extracts reduced biofilm adhesion by at least 50% across both clinical and type strains.
Preformed biofilm inhibition was achieved by at least 50% in both strains by only three extracts: Rosmarinus officinalis, Mentha piperita, and Melaleuca alternifolia.

Cite This Study

Sandasi et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a746a3101b447f0dadbd2c5 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1472-765x.2009.02747.x

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