The phenolic hydroxyl group of carvacrol is essential for action against the food-borne pathogen Bacillus cereus

Authors :: Utlee, A.
Bennik, M. H. J.
Moezelaar, R.
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. April, 2002, Vol. 68 Issue 4, p1561, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Research has been conducted on the mode of action of carvacrol, a natural antimicrobial compound. Carvacrol's partition behavior in octanol-water and membrane-buffer phases and its effect on different membrane characteristics have been investigated and the results are reported.

Subjects :: Microbiological research -- Analysis
Bacillus cereus -- Genetic aspects
Pathogenic microorganisms -- Genetic aspects
Phenols -- Genetic aspects
Anti-infective agents -- Physiological aspects
Biological sciences

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