# Gallic acid exerts antibiofilm activity by inhibiting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus adhesion

*PRI Rank #4 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #4 |
| 18m citations | 34 |
| Journal | Scientific Reports |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41598-024-68279-w |
| Corresponding authors | Fei Wang |
| Institution | Liaocheng University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/antimicrobial-resistance-in-staphylococcus/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41598-024-68279-w](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-68279-w)

## Topics

methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus · MRSA · gallic acid · antibiofilm activity · bacterial adhesion · polysaccharide intercellular adhesin · PIA · icaAD genes · sarA gene · crystal violet assay · XTT assay · alkaline phosphatase leakage · β-galactosidase leakage · scanning electron microscopy · Minimal Inhibitory Concentration · biofilm formation inhibition · bacterial cell wall disruption · bacterial membrane integrity

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