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- Title
Molecular Mechanisms of Inhibition of Streptococcus Species by Phytochemicals.
- Authors
Abachi, Soheila; Lee, Song; Rupasinghe, H. P. Vasantha
- 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.
- Subjects
STREPTOCOCCUS; MEDICINAL plants; MOLECULAR biology; PHYTOCHEMICALS; ANTIBIOTICS; INFECTION treatment
- Publication
Molecules, 2016, Vol 21, Issue 2, p215
- ISSN
1420-3049
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/molecules21020215