Medical device-associated infections account for a large proportion of hospital-acquired
infections. A variety of opportunistic pathogens can cause implant infections, depending on …

Chitosan is the deacetylated form of chitin, a biopolymer that can be obtained from various
waste streams and shows antimicrobial activity against different fungi, gram positive and …

Drug combinations can expand options for antibacterial therapies but have not been
systematically tested in Gram-positive species. We profiled~ 8,000 combinations of 65 …

Cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH) plays a crucial role in the attachment to, or detachment
from the surfaces. The influence of CSH on adhesion of microorganisms to biotic and abiotic …

The peptidoglycan layers of many gram-positive bacteria are densely functionalized with
anionic glycopolymers known as wall teichoic acids (WTAs). These polymers play crucial …

Probiotic bacteria can modulate immune responses in the host gastrointestinal tract to
promote health. The genomics era has provided novel opportunities for the discovery and …

The cell wall is a vital and multi-functional part of bacterial cells. For Staphylococcus aureus,
an important human bacterial pathogen, surface proteins and cell wall polymers are …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

The chapter about the Gram-positive bacterial cell wall gives a brief historical background
on the discovery of Gram-positive cell walls and their constituents and microscopic methods …

The human gut represents a highly complex ecosystem, which is densely colonized by a
myriad of microorganisms that influence the physiology, immune function and health status …