Molecular Mechanisms of Inhibition of Streptococcus Species by Phytochemicals

Overview

Journal Molecules

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Biology

Date 2016 Feb 23

PMID 26901172

Citations 24

Authors

Soheila Abachi

Song Lee

H P Vasantha Rupasinghe

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Abstract

This review paper summarizes the antibacterial effects of phytochemicals of various medicinal plants against pathogenic and cariogenic streptococcal species. The information suggests that these phytochemicals have potential as alternatives to the classical antibiotics currently used for the treatment of streptococcal infections. The phytochemicals demonstrate direct bactericidal or bacteriostatic effects, such as: (i) prevention of bacterial adherence to mucosal surfaces of the pharynx, skin, and teeth surface; (ii) inhibition of glycolytic enzymes and pH drop; (iii) reduction of biofilm and plaque formation; and (iv) cell surface hydrophobicity. Collectively, findings from numerous studies suggest that phytochemicals could be used as drugs for elimination of infections with minimal side effects.

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