The effect of fruit extracts containing phenolic compounds on the survivability of Streptococcus mutans: an in vitro study
Among fruit extracts, pomegranate peel extract (20 μg/μl), was the most effective inhibitor of S. mutans in vitro, matching the activity of chlorhexidine (0.2%), and could be further developed as a natural alternative for oral health applications.
Authors
- Sigalit Blumer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4114-2852)
- Gisela Berenstein Ajzman
- Daniel Z. Bar
- Karin Zornitzki
- Avital Shmerling
Institutions
- Tel Aviv University (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry
- Published
- 2026-01-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01156-w
- Primary Topic
- Pomegranate: compositions and health benefits
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00