Biofilms: formation, research models, potential targets, and methods for prevention and treatment
Due to the continuous rise in biofilm‐related infections, biofilms seriously threaten human
health. The formation of biofilms makes conventional antibiotics ineffective and dampens …
health. The formation of biofilms makes conventional antibiotics ineffective and dampens …
The prevalence of biofilms in chronic wounds: a systematic review and meta-analysis of published data
M Malone, T Bjarnsholt, AJ McBain… - Journal of wound …, 2017 - magonlinelibrary.com
The presence of biofilms in chronic non-healing wounds, has been identified through in vitro
model and in vivo animal data. However, human chronic wound studies are under …
model and in vivo animal data. However, human chronic wound studies are under …
Microbial species isolated from infected wounds and antimicrobial resistance analysis: Data emerging from a three-years retrospective study
V Puca, RZ Marulli, R Grande, I Vitale, A Niro… - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
The antimicrobial resistance is a topic of global interest in the treatment of wound infections.
The goal of this retrospective study was both the identification of the microorganisms …
The goal of this retrospective study was both the identification of the microorganisms …
Biofilms in diabetic foot ulcers: significance and clinical relevance
C Pouget, C Dunyach-Remy, A Pantel, S Schuldiner… - Microorganisms, 2020 - mdpi.com
Foot infections are the main disabling complication in patients with diabetes mellitus. These
infections can lead to lower-limb amputation, increasing mortality and decreasing the quality …
infections can lead to lower-limb amputation, increasing mortality and decreasing the quality …
Biofilms and wounds: an overview of the evidence
SL Percival, SM McCarty, B Lipsky - Advances in wound care, 2015 - liebertpub.com
Significance: Microorganisms can exist both in the planktonic and biofilm state. Each
phenotypic state has a role to play in delaying healing and causing infections of both acute …
phenotypic state has a role to play in delaying healing and causing infections of both acute …
A Guanosine‐Quadruplex Hydrogel as Cascade Reaction Container Consuming Endogenous Glucose for Infected Wound Treatment—A Study in Diabetic Mice
Diabetic foot ulcers infected with antibiotic‐resistant bacteria form a severe complication of
diabetes. Antimicrobial‐loaded hydrogels are used as a dressing for infected wounds, but …
diabetes. Antimicrobial‐loaded hydrogels are used as a dressing for infected wounds, but …
Molecular engineering of antimicrobial peptides: Microbial targets, peptide motifs and translation opportunities
The global public health threat of antimicrobial resistance has led the scientific community to
highly engage into research on alternative strategies to the traditional small molecule …
highly engage into research on alternative strategies to the traditional small molecule …
Biofilm delays wound healing: a review of the evidence
DG Metcalf, PG Bowler - Burns & trauma, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Biofilm is the predominant mode of life for bacteria and today it is implicated in numerous
human diseases. A growing body of scientific and clinical evidence now exists regarding the …
human diseases. A growing body of scientific and clinical evidence now exists regarding the …
Eradication of Multidrug‐Resistant Staphylococcal Infections by Light‐Activatable Micellar Nanocarriers in a Murine Model
Y Liu, HC van der Mei, B Zhao, Y Zhai… - Advanced Functional …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Bacterial infections are mostly due to bacteria in their biofilm mode‐of‐growth, making them
recalcitrant to antibiotic penetration. In addition, the number of bacterial strains intrinsically …
recalcitrant to antibiotic penetration. In addition, the number of bacterial strains intrinsically …
Importance of biofilm formation in surgical infection
SL Percival - Journal of British Surgery, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Background Biofilms are ubiquitous, and have been observed in both acute and chronic
wounds. Their role in wound healing and infection, however, remains controversial. The aim …
wounds. Their role in wound healing and infection, however, remains controversial. The aim …