Abstract
Berry fruits, widely known for their high nutrient and low calorie content, are rich sources of bioactive compounds called polyphenols. These compounds have been widely associated with various therapeutic effects, including antimicrobial activities against a number of human pathogens. This project aims to identify, isolate and characterise the antibacterial polyphenolic compounds from berry extracts and to investigate their metabolic profile and mode of action through the combination of spectroscopic, chemistry and microbiology techniques.
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