Antibiotic adjuvants: Synergistic tool to combat multi-drug resistant pathogens

V Kumar, N Yasmeen, A Pandey… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The rise of multi-drug resistant (MDR) pathogens poses a significant challenge to the field of
infectious disease treatment. To overcome this problem, novel strategies are being explored …

Bacterial proton motive force as an unprecedented target to control antimicrobial resistance

B Yang, Z Tong, J Shi, Z Wang… - Medicinal Research …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Novel antibacterial therapies are urgently required to tackle the increasing number of
multidrug‐resistant pathogens. Identification of new antimicrobial targets is critical to avoid …

A neoteric antibacterial ceria-silver nanozyme for abiotic surfaces

AS Pugazhendhi, CJ Neal, KM Ta, M Molinari, U Kumar… - Biomaterials, 2024 - Elsevier
Community-associated and hospital-acquired infections caused by bacteria continue to yield
major global challenges to human health. Bacterial contamination on abiotic surfaces is …

The Properties of Linezolid, Rifampicin, and Vancomycin, as Well as the Mechanism of Action of Pentamidine, Determine Their Synergy against Gram-Negative …

M Tang, D Zhao, S Liu, X Zhang, Z Yao… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Combining pentamidine with Gram-positive-targeting antibiotics has been proven to be a
promising strategy for treating infections from Gram-negative bacteria (GNB). However …

[HTML][HTML] Optimizing Niclosamide for Cancer Therapy: Improving Bioavailability via Structural Modification and Nanotechnology

R Wiggins, J Woo, S Mito - Cancers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Inhibition of multiple cancer-related pathways has made niclosamide a promising candidate
for the treatment of various cancers. However, its clinical application has been significantly …

Cananga oil inhibits Salmonella infection by mediating the homeostasis of purine metabolism and the TCA cycle

X Yao, J Gao, L Wang, X Hou, L Ge, X Qin, J Qiu… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacology relevance Cananga oil (CO) is derived from the flowers of the
traditional medicinal plant, the ylang-ylang tree. As a traditional antidepressant, CO is …

Reducing Peptidoglycan Crosslinking by Chemical Modulator Reverts β‐lactam Resistance in Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

JH Kim, Y Lee, I Kim, JO Chang, S Hong… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Small molecule can be utilized to restore the effectiveness of existing major classes of
antibiotics against antibiotic‐resistant bacteria. In this study, it is demonstrated that celastrol …

Lysosome passivation triggered by silver nanoparticles enhances subcellular-targeted drug therapy

X Wang, S Zhao, G Fang, R Wang, X Lyu, X Shao… - Nanoscale, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Frequently, subcellular-targeted drugs tend to accumulate in lysosomes after cellular
absorption, a process termed the lysosomal trap. This accumulation often interferes with the …

The Millennia-Long Development of Drugs Associated with the 80-Year-Old Artificial Intelligence Story: The Therapeutic Big Bang?

A Crouzet, N Lopez, B Riss Yaw, Y Lepelletier… - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
The journey of drug discovery (DD) has evolved from ancient practices to modern
technology-driven approaches, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a pivotal force in …

Unveiling the critical roles of cellular metabolism suppression in antibiotic tolerance

SG Mohiuddin, H Ngo, MA Orman - npj Antimicrobials and Resistance, 2024 - nature.com
Metabolic inhibitors are known to exhibit complex interactions with antibiotics in bacteria,
potentially acting as antagonists by inducing cell dormancy and promoting cell survival …