Infectious diseases pose a major challenge in the elderly for two reasons: on the one hand
the susceptibility to infection increases with age and when infections occur they often …

Although the antimicrobial peptide nisin has been extensively studied in the food industry for
decades, its application in the oral cavity remains to develop and evaluate its feasibility in …

Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in urban rivers are a serious public health concern in
regions with poorly planned, rapid development. To gain insights into the predominant …

Due to the problem of resistance of many infectious agents to the usual treatments, this study
addresses the ways of obtaining and using new sodium alginate stabilized …

Antimicrobial therapy promotes resistance emergence in target infections and in off-target
microbiota. Off-target resistance emergence threatens patient health when off-target …

Numerous epithelial cells and sometimes leukocytes release AMPs as their first line of
defense. AMPs encompass cationic histatins, defensins, and cathelicidin to encounter oral …

Trends of Antibiotic Consumption in Korea According to Natio... : Medicine Trends of Antibiotic
Consumption in Korea According to National Reimbursement Data (2008–2012): A …

The antimicrobial potential of the synthesized ternary nanochitosan (NCS)/sodium alginate
(SA)/microcrystalline cellulose (MC)(extracted from banana fiber) film in 4: 16: 1 ratio against …

Objectives: Antibiotic resistance is the main threat to health all over the world. The
consumption of antibiotics is one of the factors causing the emergence of multidrug …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) causes infections through open skin
injuries, and its resistance makes treatment difficult. The antimicrobial peptide Epinecidin-1 …