Antibacterial and Oxidative Stress-Protective Effects of Five Monoterpenes from Softwood

Antibacterial and Oxidative Stress-Protective Effects of Five Monoterpenes from Softwood

Volatile organic compounds (VOC) affect the quality of indoor air. Terpenes and especially monoterpenes are the main molecules emitted from softwood material (coniferous species), which is widely used in construction. The corneal epithelium is one of the first human membranes to encounter VOCs in th...

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Main Authors: Riina Muilu-Mäkelä, Ulla Aapola, Jenni Tienaho, Hannu Uusitalo, Tytti Sarjala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
antioxidants
antibacterial properties
biosensors
HCE cells
monoterpenes
soft wood material
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/12/3891

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