The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia incorporated into hydrogel induces antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects on infected wounds by Staphylococcus aureus

• Published in: Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy Vol. 173; p. 116389
• Main Authors: Vila Nova, Beatriz Gomes, Silva, Lucas dos Santos, Andrade, Marcos da Silva, de Santana, Amanda Vitória Sevidanes, da Silva, Leticia Cely Tavares, Sá, Gabrielle Chaves, Zafred, Ivana Fiquene, Moreira, Pedro Henrique de Aguiar, Monteiro, Cristina Andrade, da Silva, Luís Cláudio Nascimento, Abreu, Afonso Gomes
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: France Elsevier Masson SAS 01.04.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Anti-inflammatory; Antibacterial; Essential oil; Healing; Hydrogel; Melaleuca; Melaleuca; Healing; Essential oil; Hydrogel; Antibacterial; Anti-inflammatory

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common bacterial isolates found in wounds. Thus, innovative dressings, such as hydrogels, are interesting vehicles for incorporating bioactive compounds like those from Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil (MaEO). In this study, we evaluated the antimicrobial...