Effect of Erica sp. Honey against Microorganisms of Clinical Importance: Study of the Factors Underlying this Biological Activity

Effect of Erica sp. Honey against Microorganisms of Clinical Importance: Study of the Factors Underlying this Biological Activity

This study aimed to determine the factors (phenolic compounds, flavonoids, sugars or H2O2) that contribute the most to the antimicrobial activity of heather honey samples against four yeasts and four bacteria with medical importance. To discard the effect of H2O2 in the antimicrobial activity, catal...

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Main Authors: Leticia M. Estevinho, Sandra Rodrigues, Antonio Iglesias, Xesus Feás
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-04-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
antibacterial properties
antifungal properties
heather honey
hydrogen peroxide
polyphenols
sugars
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/4/4233

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