[HTML][HTML] Biofilms: Understanding the structure and contribution towards bacterial resistance in antibiotics
The biofilm is a bacterial colony wrapped in an auto-produced polymer matrix of
polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA. Bacterial biofilms cause persistent infections because …
polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA. Bacterial biofilms cause persistent infections because …
[HTML][HTML] Origin of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, and their impacts on drug development: A narrative review
Antibiotics have revolutionized medicine, saving countless lives since their discovery in the
early 20th century. However, the origin of antibiotics is now overshadowed by the alarming …
early 20th century. However, the origin of antibiotics is now overshadowed by the alarming …
Fighting polymicrobial biofilms in bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge and is often
associated with other health consequences mainly in pregnant women. BV is described by …
associated with other health consequences mainly in pregnant women. BV is described by …
Environmental impact and human health effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and remedial strategies: A detailed review
G Venkatraman, N Giribabu, PS Mohan, B Muttiah… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) profoundly impact public and
environmental health. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of their intricate functions …
environmental health. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of their intricate functions …
Molecular insights into linkages among free-floating macrophyte-derived organic matter, the fate of antibiotic residues, and antibiotic resistance genes
Macrophyte rhizospheric dissolved organic matter (ROM) served as widespread abiotic
components in aquatic ecosystems, and its effects on antibiotic residues and antibiotic …
components in aquatic ecosystems, and its effects on antibiotic residues and antibiotic …
[HTML][HTML] Quorum sensing in oral biofilms: influence on host cells
Quorum sensing molecules (QSMs) in the oral cavity regulate biofilm formation, the
acquisition of iron, stress responses, and the expression of virulence factors. However …
acquisition of iron, stress responses, and the expression of virulence factors. However …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the Ability to Form Biofilms in KPC-Producing and ESBL-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Clinical Samples
C Sabença, E Costa, S Sousa, L Barros, A Oliveira… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The appearance of Klebsiella pneumoniae strains producing extended-spectrum β-
lactamase (ESBL), and carbapenemase (KPC) has turned into a significant public health …
lactamase (ESBL), and carbapenemase (KPC) has turned into a significant public health …
[HTML][HTML] Unseen Weapons: Bacterial Extracellular Vesicles and the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance in Aquatic Environments
This paper sheds light on the alarming issue of antibiotic resistance (ABR) in aquatic
environments, exploring its detrimental effects on ecosystems and public health. It examines …
environments, exploring its detrimental effects on ecosystems and public health. It examines …
Microbial anti-biofilms: types and mechanism of action
IM Hussaini, OA Oyewole, MA Sulaiman… - Research in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biofilms have been recognized as a serious threat to public health as it protects microbes
from antimicrobials, immune defence mechanisms, chemical treatments and nutritional …
from antimicrobials, immune defence mechanisms, chemical treatments and nutritional …
[HTML][HTML] A growing battlefield in the war against biofilm-induced antimicrobial resistance: insights from reviews on antibiotic resistance
L Pai, S Patil, S Liu, F Wen - Frontiers in Cellular and Infection …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Biofilms are a common survival strategy employed by bacteria in healthcare settings, which
enhances their resistance to antimicrobial and biocidal agents making infections difficult to …
enhances their resistance to antimicrobial and biocidal agents making infections difficult to …