Open AccessAntibiofilm activity of trans-cinnamaldehyde, p-coumaric, and ferulic acids on uropathogenic Escherichia coli
Author(s) -
Barbara Kot,
Jolanta Wicha,
Małgorzata Piechota,
Katarzyna Wolska,
Agata Grużewska
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
turkish journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 1303-6165
pISSN - 1300-0144
DOI - 10.3906/sag-1406-112
Subject(s) - biofilm , cinnamaldehyde , escherichia coli , microbiology and biotechnology , ferulic acid , antimicrobial , medicine , urinary system , food science , bacteria , chemistry , biochemistry , biology , catalysis , genetics , gene
Biofilm on urinary catheters results in persistent infections that are resistant to antibiotics. In this study, phytochemicals were assessed as alternative antimicrobials in preventing and inactivating E. coli biofilm on urinary catheters.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom