The role of nanotechnology in combating biofilm-based antibiotic resistance
Many serious infections result from persistent microbial biofilms that do not respond to
conventional antibiotic therapy. Various therapeutic approaches have been developed and …
conventional antibiotic therapy. Various therapeutic approaches have been developed and …
Nanoparticles vs. biofilms: a battle against another paradigm of antibiotic resistance
S Qayyum, AU Khan - MedChemComm, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
Microbes form surface-adherent community structures called biofilms and these biofilms play
a critical role in infection. Biofilms impart antibiotic resistance and sometimes become …
a critical role in infection. Biofilms impart antibiotic resistance and sometimes become …
[HTML][HTML] Nanotechnology in combating biofilm: A smart and promising therapeutic strategy
YK Mohanta, I Chakrabartty, AK Mishra… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Since the birth of civilization, people have recognized that infectious microbes cause serious
and often fatal diseases in humans. One of the most dangerous characteristics of …
and often fatal diseases in humans. One of the most dangerous characteristics of …
Recent development of nanomedicine for the treatment of bacterial biofilm infections
Bacterial biofilm related infections are ever growing issues for global medical community.
Traditional antibiotic therapy is usually ineffective for treating them because the bacteria …
Traditional antibiotic therapy is usually ineffective for treating them because the bacteria …
Nanocarriers for combating biofilms: Advantages and challenges
Y Zhang, S Lin, J Fu, W Zhang, G Shu… - Journal of applied …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Bacterial biofilms are highly resistant to antibiotics and pose a great threat to human and
animal health. The control and removal of bacterial biofilms have become an important topic …
animal health. The control and removal of bacterial biofilms have become an important topic …
Reducing bacterial infections and biofilm formation using nanoparticles and nanostructured antibacterial surfaces
With the rapid spreading of resistance among common bacterial pathogens, bacterial
infections, especially antibiotic‐resistant bacterial infections, have drawn much attention …
infections, especially antibiotic‐resistant bacterial infections, have drawn much attention …
Biofilm microenvironment-responsive nanoparticles for the treatment of bacterial infection
Y Hu, X Ruan, X Lv, Y Xu, W Wang, Y Cai, M Ding… - Nano Today, 2022 - Elsevier
Highlights•The biofilm formation process and its microenvironmental characteristics are
described.•Biofilm microenvironment-responsive nanoparticles for anti-infection are …
described.•Biofilm microenvironment-responsive nanoparticles for anti-infection are …
Current progress and prospects of organic nanoparticles against bacterial biofilm
X Li, D Chen, S Xie - Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 2021 - Elsevier
Biofilm plays a vital role in the pathogenicity and resistance of bacteria, and is an important
problem to be settled urgently in the treatment of bacterial diseases. Exploring effective …
problem to be settled urgently in the treatment of bacterial diseases. Exploring effective …
Nano–Bio Interactions: Biofilm‐Targeted Antibacterial Nanomaterials
B Li, J Mao, J Wu, K Mao, Y Jia, F Chen, J Liu - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Biofilm is a spatially organized community formed by the accumulation of both
microorganisms and their secretions, leading to persistent and chronic infections because of …
microorganisms and their secretions, leading to persistent and chronic infections because of …
[HTML][HTML] Potential of nanoparticles integrated with antibacterial properties in preventing biofilm and antibiotic resistance
Nanotechnology has become an emerging technology in the medical field and is widely
applicable for various clinical applications. The potential use of nanoparticles as …
applicable for various clinical applications. The potential use of nanoparticles as …