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ReviewFood science and biotechnology2025

Unlocking the potential of plant polyphenols: advances in extraction, antibacterial mechanisms, and future applications.

Lei Wang, Tingting Li, Caie Wu, Gongjian Fan, Dandan Zhou, Xiaojing Li

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Review in Food science and biotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Biogenic chitosan-encapsulated Cu/ZnO nanocomposite surface coating inhibits MDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm establishment on orthopedic implants.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Lei WangDepartment of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, No.159 Long pan Road, Nanjing, 210037 Jiangsu People's Republic of China.
Tingting LiDepartment of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, No.159 Long pan Road, Nanjing, 210037 Jiangsu People's Republic of China.
Caie WuDepartment of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, No.159 Long pan Road, Nanjing, 210037 Jiangsu People's Republic of China.
Gongjian FanDepartment of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, No.159 Long pan Road, Nanjing, 210037 Jiangsu People's Republic of China.
Dandan ZhouDepartment of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, No.159 Long pan Road, Nanjing, 210037 Jiangsu People's Republic of China.
Xiaojing LiDepartment of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, No.159 Long pan Road, Nanjing, 210037 Jiangsu People's Republic of China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Plant polyphenols are widely distributed in most higher plants, garnering significant attention from researchers due to their remarkable antioxidative, antibacterial, anticancer, and anti-radiation properties. They also offer multiple health benefits for various lifestyle-related diseases and oxidative stress. While there has been considerable research on the extraction and antibacterial application of plant polyphenols, developing a rapid and efficient extraction method remains a persistent challenge. Furthermore, the introduction of novel technologies is imperative to enhance the bioavailability of polyphenolic compounds. This comprehensive review synthesizes recent research findings pertaining to the extraction, antibacterial mechanisms, and applications of plant polyphenols. This research highlights the prevalent issues of low extraction rates of plant polyphenols and the ambiguous antibacterial mechanisms in current research. To address these challenges, this research proposes innovative directions for improving extraction technology and expanding antibacterial applications. Additionally, this review outlines promising future research avenues within the realm of plant polyphenols. Graphical abstract:

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BacteriostaticBioavailabilityEnvironmentally friendlyExtractionMechanism of actionPlant polyphenols

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PMID40110409
PMCPMC11914671

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