Aurein-Derived Antimicrobial Peptides Formulated with Pegylated Phospholipid Micelles to Target Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infections

P Kumar, D Pletzer, EF Haney, N Rahanjam… - ACS infectious …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Antimicrobial peptides have been the focus of considerable research; however, issues
associated with toxicity and aggregation have the potential to limit clinical applications …

Chitosan coated catheters alleviates mixed species biofilms of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Candida albicans

D Rubini, BNV Hari, P Nithyanand - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2021 - Elsevier
Microorganisms which adhere to the surfaces of indwelling medical implants develop into a
sessile microbial community to form monomicrobial or polymicrobial biofilms …

AMPs as anti-biofilm agents for human therapy and prophylaxis

H Shahrour, R Ferrer-Espada, I Dandache… - … Peptides: Basics for …, 2019 - Springer
Microbial cells show a strong natural tendency to adhere to surfaces and to colonize them by
forming complex communities called biofilms. In this growth mode, biofilm-forming cells …

Poly(d-amino acid) Nanoparticles Target Staphylococcal Growth and Biofilm Disassembly by Interfering with Peptidoglycan Synthesis

W Feng, M Chittò, W Xie, Q Ren, F Liu, X Kang… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
d-Amino acids are signals for biofilm disassembly. However, unexpected metabolic
pathways severely attenuate the utilization of d-amino acids in biofilm disassembly, resulting …

[HTML][HTML] Bacterial abscess formation is controlled by the stringent stress response and can be targeted therapeutically

SC Mansour, D Pletzer, C de la Fuente-Núñez, P Kim… - …, 2016 - thelancet.com
Cutaneous abscess infections are difficult to treat with current therapies and alternatives to
conventional antibiotics are needed. Understanding the regulatory mechanisms that govern …

[HTML][HTML] Mini review therapeutic strategies targeting for biofilm and bone infections

S Wu, B Wu, Y Liu, S Deng, L Lei, H Zhang - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Bone infection results in a complex inflammatory response and bone destruction. A broad
spectrum of bacterial species has been involved for jaw osteomyelitis, hematogenous …

Antimicrobial activity of novel chalcones and modulation of virulence factors in hospital strains of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

D Ušjak, B Ivković, DD Božić, L Bošković… - Microbial …, 2019 - Elsevier
Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are frequent multiresistant
nosocomial pathogens that cause wound and pulmonary infections in hospitalized patients …

Antibiofilm peptides: relevant preclinical animal infection models and translational potential

GGOS Silveira, MDT Torres, CFA Ribeiro… - ACS Pharmacology & …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Biofilm-forming bacteria may be 10–1000 times more resistant to antibiotics than planktonic
bacteria and represent about 75% of bacterial infections in humans. Antibiofilm treatments …

In vitro biofilm inhibition efficacy of Aerva lanata flower extract against Gram negative and Gram-positive biofilm forming bacteria and toxicity analysis using Artemia …

K Brindhadevi, QH Le, SH Salmen… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
A biofilm consists of Gram positive and Gram-negative bacteria enclosed in a matrix.
Industrial biofouling is caused by biofilms, which can exhibit antimicrobial resistance during …

Exploring the antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial potential of Amaranthus viridis L. collected from Fayoum depression: Phytochemical, and biological aspects

MS Fouad, MA Ghareeb, AA Hamed, EA Aidy… - South African Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Amaranthus viridis (AV) is an invasive weed designated for natural antioxidants. In the
current endeavor, A. viridis aerial parts and soil samples were collected from six districts of …