Combinatorial effects of antibiotics and enzymes against dual-species Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms in the wound-like medium
Bacterial biofilms are one of the major issues in the treatment of chronic infections such as
chronic wounds, where biofilms are typically polymicrobial. The synergy between species …
chronic wounds, where biofilms are typically polymicrobial. The synergy between species …
A review on biofilms and the currently available antibiofilm approaches: matrix-destabilizing hydrolases and anti-bacterial peptides as promising candidates for the …
M Akbarian, SH Chen, M Kianpour, F Farjadian… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that can be harmful and/or beneficial,
depending on location and cell content. Since in most cases (such as the formation of …
depending on location and cell content. Since in most cases (such as the formation of …
Emerging contact-killing antibacterial strategies for developing anti-biofilm dental polymeric restorative materials
Polymeric materials are the first choice for restoring tooth cavities, bonding tooth-colored
fillings, sealing root canal systems, and many other dental restorative applications. However …
fillings, sealing root canal systems, and many other dental restorative applications. However …
In vitro activities of cellulase and ceftazidime, alone and in combination against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms
E Kamali, A Jamali, A Izanloo, A Ardebili - BMC microbiology, 2021 - Springer
Background Biofilms are a main pathogenicity feature of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and has
a significant role in antibiotic resistance and persistent infections in humans. We …
a significant role in antibiotic resistance and persistent infections in humans. We …
Equine or porcine synovial fluid as a novel ex vivo model for the study of bacterial free-floating biofilms that form in human joint infections
Bacterial invasion of synovial joints, as in infectious or septic arthritis, can be difficult to treat
in both veterinary and human clinical practice. Biofilms, in the form of free-floating clumps or …
in both veterinary and human clinical practice. Biofilms, in the form of free-floating clumps or …
Role of the pre-neck appendage protein (Dpo7) from phage vB_SepiS-phiIPLA7 as an anti-biofilm agent in staphylococcal species
D Gutiérrez, Y Briers, L Rodríguez-Rubio… - Frontiers in …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus are important causative agents of
hospital-acquired infections and bacteremia, likely due to their ability to form biofilms. The …
hospital-acquired infections and bacteremia, likely due to their ability to form biofilms. The …
Novel treatment strategies for biofilm-based infections
C Vuotto, G Donelli - Drugs, 2019 - Springer
Biofilm-growing cells show an enhanced antimicrobial tolerance with respect to the same
cells growing in a free-floating way. This is due to physical or chemical diffusion barriers and …
cells growing in a free-floating way. This is due to physical or chemical diffusion barriers and …
Non-antibiotic prevention and treatment against Acinetobacter baumannii infection: Are vaccines and adjuvants effective strategies?
Y Hu, X Zhang, S Deng, C Yue, X Jia… - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen widely
attached to the surface of medical instruments, making it one of the most common pathogens …
attached to the surface of medical instruments, making it one of the most common pathogens …
Investigation of synovial fluid induced Staphylococcus aureus aggregate development and its impact on surface attachment and biofilm formation
Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are a devastating complication that occurs in 2% of
patients following joint replacement. These infections are costly and difficult to treat, often …
patients following joint replacement. These infections are costly and difficult to treat, often …
Nanofibers: an effective biomedical tool for burn management
S Sen, AP Kumbhar, JR Patil, OP Ranjan - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2023 - Elsevier
Burn is considered as critical medical condition which need a continuous monitoring for
treatment. The therapeutic strategy is depended on the nature and depth of burn wound and …
treatment. The therapeutic strategy is depended on the nature and depth of burn wound and …