Commentary on “Antimicrobial Capacity of Plant Polyphenols against Gram-positive Bacteria: A Comprehensive Review” authored by Enrique Barrajón-Catalán, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IBMC), Miguel Hernandez University (UMH), Avda. Universidad s/n, Elche 03202. Spain

Author(s): Wolf-Rainer Abraham

Journal Name: Current Medicinal Chemistry

Volume 27 , Issue 28 , 2020

DOI : 10.2174/092986732728200621213702

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Year: 2020
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