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  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health threat, necessitating new therapeutic agents.
  • Plant polyphenols offer a promising source of novel antimicrobials due to their natural origin, low toxicity, and diverse bioactivities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the antibacterial potential of 82 plant polyphenols against eight bacterial strains.
  • To identify structure-activity relationships (SAR) that govern the antimicrobial efficacy of these compounds.

Main Methods:

  • Agar well diffusion and broth microdilution assays were employed to assess antibacterial activity.
  • Structure-activity relationship analysis was performed on phenolic acids, gallotannins, and ellagitannins.

Main Results:

  • All 23 tested ellagitannins demonstrated antibacterial activity, particularly against Staphylococcus aureus and β-hemolytic Streptococcus (MICs 128–512 μg/mL).
  • Bacterial susceptibility varied significantly, with Enterococcus faecalis showing notable resistance.
  • Key SAR findings include the importance of C-O-C linkage in phenolic acids, increased galloyl groups in gallotannins, and the hexahydroxydiphenoyl moiety in ellagitannins.

Conclusions:

  • Plant polyphenols, particularly ellagitannins, are effective antibacterial agents.
  • Specific structural features of polyphenols are critical for their antimicrobial activity, offering a basis for designing novel natural antibiotics.