[HTML][HTML] Recent progress and trends in the development of electrospun and 3D printed polymeric-based materials to overcome antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

PC Caracciolo, GA Abraham, ES Battaglia… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) developed by microorganisms is considered one of the most
critical public health issues worldwide. This problem is affecting the lives of millions of …

Peppermint and menthol: a review on their biochemistry, pharmacological activities, clinical applications, and safety considerations

A Kazemi, A Iraji, N Esmaealzadeh… - Critical reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
In this manuscript, we conducted a comprehensive review of the diverse effects of
peppermint on human health and explored the potential underlying mechanisms …

[HTML][HTML] Repositioning natural antioxidants for therapeutic applications in tissue engineering

P Marrazzo, C O'Leary - Bioengineering, 2020 - mdpi.com
Although a large panel of natural antioxidants demonstrate a protective effect in preventing
cellular oxidative stress, their low bioavailability limits therapeutic activity at the targeted …

[HTML][HTML] Poly (vinyl alcohol)/plant extracts films: preparation, surface characterization and antibacterial studies against gram positive and gram negative bacteria

M Barbălată-Mândru, D Serbezeanu, M Butnaru… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this study, we aim to obtain biomaterials with antibacterial properties by combining poly
(vinyl alcohol) with the extracts obtained from various selected plants from Romania. Natural …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable electrospun materials with enhanced blood compatibility for wound healing applications—A mini review

MP Mani, AAM Faudzi, S Ramakrishna… - Current Opinion in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Wound healing is a complex process that requires an appropriate environment to support
healing. Wound dressings play a crucial role in wound management by protecting the …

Electrospun wound dressings with antibacterial function: a critical review of plant extract and essential oil incorporation

C Mouro, IC Gouveia - Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Among the many different types of wound dressings, nanofiber-based materials produced
through electrospinning are claimed to be ideal because of their advantageous intrinsic …

[HTML][HTML] The future of functional clothing for an improved skin and textile microbiome relationship

R Broadhead, L Craeye, C Callewaert - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
The skin microbiome has become a hot field of research in the last few years. The
emergence of next-generation sequencing has given unprecedented insights into the impact …

Antibiofilm mechanism of peppermint essential oil to avert biofilm developed by foodborne and food spoilage pathogens on food contact surfaces

M Ashrafudoulla, SIU Mevo, M Song… - Journal of Food …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Establishing efficient methods to combat bacterial biofilms is a major concern. Natural
compounds, such as essential oils derived from plants, are among the favored and …

[HTML][HTML] Insights into theranostic properties of titanium dioxide for nanomedicine

M Hasanzadeh Kafshgari, WH Goldmann - Nano-Micro Letters, 2020 - Springer
Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanostructures exhibit a broad range of theranostic properties that
make them attractive for biomedical applications. TiO 2 nanostructures promise to improve …

Promising antibacterial effect of impregnated nanofiber mats with a green nanogel against clinical and standard strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and …

H Qasemi, Z Fereidouni, J Karimi, A Abdollahi… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2021 - Elsevier
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus are two important pathogens that
cause many maladies such as skin diseases in humans. Resistance to common antibiotics …