Expression of concern: “The hydroxyl moiety on carbon one (C1) in the monoterpene nucleus of thymol is indispensable for anti-bacterial effect of thymol” [Heliyon 6 (2020) e03492]

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Journal: Heliyon
Published: 2025-12-04
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e44313
Primary Topic: Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
Type: article
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Expression of concern: “The hydroxyl moiety on carbon one (C1) in the monoterpene nucleus of thymol is indispensable for anti-bacterial effect of thymol” [Heliyon 6 (2020) e03492]

Dec 4, 2025

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Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity

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Expression of concern: “The hydroxyl moiety on carbon one (C1) in the monoterpene nucleus of thymol is indispensable for anti-bacterial effect of thymol” [Heliyon 6 (2020) e03492]

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HeliyonVol. 12(1)

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Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity

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Expression of concern: “The hydroxyl moiety on carbon one (C1) in the monoterpene nucleus of thymol is indispensable for anti-bacterial effect of thymol” [Heliyon 6 (2020) e03492] · Heliyon (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS