Mechanistic Insights into the Antibiofilm Mode of Action of Ellagic Acid

• Main Authors: Alessandro Ratti (Author), Enrico M. A. Fassi (Author), Fabio Forlani (Author), Matteo Mori (Author), Federica Villa (Author), Francesca Cappitelli (Author), Jacopo Sgrignani (Author), Gabriella Roda (Author), Andrea Cavalli (Author), Stefania Villa (Author), Giovanni Grazioso (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Bacterial biofilm is a major contributor to the persistence of infection and the limited efficacy of antibiotics. Antibiofilm molecules that interfere with the biofilm lifestyle offer a valuable tool in fighting bacterial pathogens. Ellagic acid (EA) is a natural polyphenol that has shown attractive...