TABLE 2.
Summary of effects of carvacrol and cymene on different parameters in this studya
Antimicrobial agent | Log Po/w | Log Pmembrane/buffer | Membrane expansion | Effect on:
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Membrane potential | ΔpH | ATP | Growth | ||||
Carvacrol | 3.64 | 3.26 | + | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ |
Cymene | 4.10 | ND | ++ | + | − | − | − |
ND, not determined; ++, strong effect, +, effect; −, no effect.