Antibacterial activity of oregano essential oils against Streptococcus mutans in vitro and analysis of active components
Yue Yuan, Jinlong Sun, Yang Song, Rifat Nowshin Raka, Jie Xiang, Hua Wu +3 more
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Abstract
The integrated analysis in the present study suggested that OEO might be a potential antibacterial agent for the prevention of dental caries.
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Oregano essential oil (OEO) has potential antibacterial activity Streptococcus mutans
“The integrated analysis in the present study suggested that OEO might be a potential antibacterial agent for the prevention of dental caries.”
Concepts
Streptococcus mutansBiofilmOriganumMinimum bactericidal concentrationMicrobiologyEssential oilMinimum inhibitory concentrationAntimicrobial