Antibacterial activity of oregano essential oils against Streptococcus mutans in vitro and analysis of active components

• Main Authors: Yue Yuan (Author), Jinlong Sun (Author), Yang Song (Author), Rifat Nowshin Raka (Author), Jie Xiang (Author), Hua Wu (Author), Junsong Xiao (Author), Jianming Jin (Author), XiuLi Hui (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is considered the most relevant bacteria during the transition of the non-pathogenic commensal oral microbial community to plaque biofilms that promote the development of dental caries. Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.), is a universally natural flavo...