Advances in nanotechnology for biofilm inhibition

L Kumar, M Bisen, K Harjai, S Chhibber, S Azizov… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Biofilm-associated infections have emerged as a significant public health challenge due to
their persistent nature and increased resistance to conventional treatment methods. The …

Microbial biofilms: applications, clinical consequences, and alternative therapies

A Ali, A Zahra, M Kamthan, FM Husain, T Albalawi… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that grow on surfaces and are
embedded in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances. These are prevalent in various …

[HTML][HTML] Staphylococcus aureus biofilm: Formulation, regulatory, and emerging natural products-derived therapeutics

X Wu, H Wang, J Xiong, GX Yang, JF Hu, Q Zhu… - Biofilm, 2024 - Elsevier
Staphylococcus aureus can readily form biofilm which enhances the drug-resistance,
resulting in life-threatening infections involving different organs. Biofilm formation occurs due …

[HTML][HTML] Efflux pumps and microbial biofilm formation

MN Hajiagha, HS Kafil - Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 2023 - Elsevier
Biofilm-related infections are resistant forms of pathogens that are regarded as a medical
problem, particularly due to the spread of multiple drug resistance. One of the factors …

Multifunctional nanocomposites integrated green synthesized amphiphilic chitosan/thyme extract/nanosilver for antimicrobial and anti-biofilm applications

MA Zein, BH Asghar, AM Almohyawi… - Reactive and Functional …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Bacterial biofilms pose a significant challenge in various industries, including
healthcare and food production, as they can lead to persistent infections, antibiotic …

Molecular Aspects of the Functioning of Pathogenic Bacteria Biofilm Based on Quorum Sensing (QS) Signal-Response System and Innovative Non-Antibiotic …

E Juszczuk-Kubiak - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
One of the key mechanisms enabling bacterial cells to create biofilms and regulate crucial
life functions in a global and highly synchronized way is a bacterial communication system …

A global bibliometric and visualized analysis of bacterial biofilm eradication from 2012 to 2022

T Wang, R Zhang, Z Chen, P Cao, Q Zhou… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background To deeply explore the dynamic trends, focal points and emerging topics of
bacterial biofilm eradication field and provide novel insights for prospective research …

A hope for ineffective antibiotics to return to treatment: investigating the anti-biofilm potential of melittin alone and in combination with penicillin and oxacillin against …

S Jalalifar, S Razavi, R Mirzaei, G Irajian… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background The emergence and rapid spread of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial
strains, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin …

Upgrading the antibacterial and antibiofilm potential of nanoruthenium via encapsulation by thiazolium ionic liquids-functionalized chitosan film

DN Binjawhar, MY Alfaifi, MA El Hamd, AA Shati… - European Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Targeting antimicrobial and antibiofilm applications, new thiazolium ionic liquid-
functionalized low molecular weight chitosans (TLMCs) have been developed and used as …

Photodynamic Inactivation of Opportunistic Premise Plumbing Pathogens and Their Biofilms

M Mušković, I Gobin, N Malatesti - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens (OPPPs) form a group of microorganisms that
normally live in water supply systems and have adapted especially well to the conditions in …