[HTML][HTML] Biofilms: Understanding the structure and contribution towards bacterial resistance in antibiotics

P Shree, CK Singh, KK Sodhi, JN Surya… - Medicine in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The biofilm is a bacterial colony wrapped in an auto-produced polymer matrix of
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

G Muteeb, MT Rehman, M Shahwan, M Aatif - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

Fighting polymicrobial biofilms in bacterial vaginosis

LGV Sousa, SA Pereira, N Cerca - Microbial Biotechnology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

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 …

Molecular insights into linkages among free-floating macrophyte-derived organic matter, the fate of antibiotic residues, and antibiotic resistance genes

R Xiao, D Huang, L Du, X Tang, B Song, L Yin… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Macrophyte rhizospheric dissolved organic matter (ROM) served as widespread abiotic
components in aquatic ecosystems, and its effects on antibiotic residues and antibiotic …

[HTML][HTML] Quorum sensing in oral biofilms: influence on host cells

M Nagi, ILC Chapple, P Sharma, SA Kuehne… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Quorum sensing molecules (QSMs) in the oral cavity regulate biofilm formation, the
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Unseen Weapons: Bacterial Extracellular Vesicles and the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance in Aquatic Environments

M Barathan, SL Ng, Y Lokanathan, MH Ng… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
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 …

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 …

[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 …