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September 10, 2025MoleculesOpen Access

Hibiscus moscheutos L. Flower Petals Extract Phenolic Profile and In Vitro Antimicrobial, Biofilm Formation, Autoaggregation, Prebiotic, Genotoxicity, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties

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PKPaulina KowalczykEKElżbieta KlewickaJMJoanna Milala

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Overview

Investigation reveals the antimicrobial and biofilm effects of hibiscus extract on various bacteria, suggesting implications for health applications.

Key Points

  • The extract demonstrated significant antimicrobial properties against various Staphylococcus species and probiotic strains.
  • Total phenolic content was measured at 219.52 mg/g, comprising different classes of phenolic compounds.
  • Biofilm formation by bacteria was enhanced on both polystyrene and mucin surfaces with the hibiscus extract.
  • The extract showed low genotoxicity and comparable anti-inflammatory activity to sodium diclofenac, indicating potential health benefits.

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Kowalczyk et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23abeb210217d64781e8ahttps://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30173569
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