Biofilms as promoters of bacterial antibiotic resistance and tolerance
C Uruén, G Chopo-Escuin, J Tommassen… - Antibiotics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Multidrug resistant bacteria are a global threat for human and animal health. However, they
are only part of the problem of antibiotic failure. Another bacterial strategy that contributes to …
are only part of the problem of antibiotic failure. Another bacterial strategy that contributes to …
Antibacterial activity of flavonoids and their structure–activity relationship: An update review
Based on World Health Organization reports, resistance of bacteria to well‐known antibiotics
is a major global health challenge now and in the future. Different strategies have been …
is a major global health challenge now and in the future. Different strategies have been …
Strategies for combating bacterial biofilms: A focus on anti-biofilm agents and their mechanisms of action
Biofilm refers to the complex, sessile communities of microbes found either attached to a
surface or buried firmly in an extracellular matrix as aggregates. The biofilm matrix …
surface or buried firmly in an extracellular matrix as aggregates. The biofilm matrix …
Preparation, physicochemical and biological evaluation of quercetin based chitosan-gelatin film for food packaging
Ecofriendly chitosan-gelatin (Ch-ge) bio-composite films containing Quercetin-starch (Q)
were synthesized using solution casting method. Physicochemical characteristics and …
were synthesized using solution casting method. Physicochemical characteristics and …
Antimicrobial flavonoids as a potential substitute for overcoming antimicrobial resistance
Background Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in 21 st century due to
antimicrobial resistance and scarcity of new molecules to undertake rising infections. There …
antimicrobial resistance and scarcity of new molecules to undertake rising infections. There …
Antibacterial activities of flavonoids: structure-activity relationship and mechanism
Y Xie, W Yang, F Tang, X Chen… - Current medicinal …, 2015 - ingentaconnect.com
Flavonoids are well known as antibacterial agents against a wide range of pathogenic
microorganism. With increasing prevalence of untreatable infections induced by antibiotic …
microorganism. With increasing prevalence of untreatable infections induced by antibiotic …
Plant natural products targeting bacterial virulence factors
Decreased antimicrobial efficiency has become a global public health issue. The paucity of
new antibacterial drugs is evident, and the arsenal against infectious diseases needs to be …
new antibacterial drugs is evident, and the arsenal against infectious diseases needs to be …
Antibiofilm activity of plant polyphenols
L Slobodníková, S Fialová, K Rendeková, J Kováč… - Molecules, 2016 - mdpi.com
In the history of human medicine, antibiotics represent epochal examples of medical
progress. However, with an approaching antibiotic crisis due to the emergence and …
progress. However, with an approaching antibiotic crisis due to the emergence and …
An overview of biofilm formation–combating strategies and mechanisms of action of antibiofilm agents
Biofilm formation on surfaces via microbial colonization causes infections and has become a
major health issue globally. The biofilm lifestyle provides resistance to environmental …
major health issue globally. The biofilm lifestyle provides resistance to environmental …
Exploring marine resources for bioactive compounds
Biodiversity in the seas is only partly explored, although marine organisms are excellent
sources for many industrial products. Through close co-operation between industrial and …
sources for many industrial products. Through close co-operation between industrial and …