Etrog Citron (<i>Citrus medica</i>) as a Novel Source of Antimicrobial Agents: Overview of Its Bioactive Phytochemicals and Delivery Approaches

The rising prevalence of bacterial antibiotic resistance remains a significant challenge, while many existing antibacterial agents exhibit limited efficacy and notable adverse effects. Edible plants offer a promising avenue for developing novel antimicrobial drugs and preservatives. Etrog citron (&l...

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Published in:	Pharmaceutics
Main Authors:	Arik Dahan, Ludmila Yarmolinsky, Faina Nakonechny, Olga Semenova, Boris Khalfin, Shimon Ben-Shabat
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Etrog citron <i>Citrus medica</i> antibacterial properties flavonoids terpenes coumarins
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/17/6/761

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