Produção Nacional
Antimicrobial activity of limonene: Integrative review
2023; University of Santiago; Volume: 22; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.37360/blacpma.23.22.5.42
ISSN0717-7917
AutoresAdyelle Dantas Ribeiro, Maria Novelia Amaral Cardoso, Julliana Cariry Palhano Freire, Ernani Canuto Figueirêdo Júnior, Mariana Mélani Alexandrino Costa, Priscilla Guimarães Silva Vasconcelos, Daliana Queiroga de Castro Gomes, Edja Maria Melo de Brito Costa, Jozinete Vieira Pereira,
Tópico(s)Psidium guajava Extracts and Applications
ResumoLimonene is the main component of citrus essential oils, and can reach a concentration of up to 96%. Popularly known for its potential therapeutic effects on the body, among these we point out its broad antimicrobial activity against various types of pathogens. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to address the antimicrobial and antifungal properties of limonene compared to microorganisms of interest in dentistry, based on a bibliometric study and literature review. The following databases were analyzed: PubMed, Google Scholar, SciELO and Science Direct, from which ten articles published between 2011-2021 were selected. Most of results indicate a satisfactory antimicrobial potential, besides providing important data and perspectives regarding the indication and clinical use, in addition to innovative therapeutic modalities for diseases that affect the oral cavity, such as tooth decay, periodontal disease and candidosis.
Referência(s)