Bacteria, similar to most organisms, have a love–hate relationship with metals: a specific
metal may be essential for survival yet toxic in certain forms and concentrations. Metal ions …

In recent year, propagation and resistance of pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi
and virals) to common antimicrobial agents has led to serious health and food problems …

Disulfiram (DSF) has been used as an alcoholism drug for 70 years. Recently, it has
attracted increasing attention owing to the distinguished anticancer activity, which can be …

Environmental influences on antibiotic activity and resistance can wreak havoc with in vivo
antibiotic efficacy and, ultimately, antimicrobial chemotherapy. In nature, bacteria encounter …

Copper dyshomeostasis is associated with a plethora of diseases, supporting the possibility
of applying copper ionophores to regenerate the metal homeostasis and treat copper …

Emergent novel SARS-CoV-2 is responsible for the current pandemic outbreak of severe
acute respiratory syndrome with high mortality among the symptomatic population …

Despite advanced implant sterilization and aseptic surgical techniques, periprosthetic
bacterial infection remains a major challenge for orthopedic and dental implants. Bacterial …

Copper is a ubiquitous element in the environment as well as living organisms, with its redox
capabilities and complexation potential making it indispensable for many cellular functions …

Dithiocarbamates (DTCs) have been used for various applications, including as hardening
agents in rubber manufacturing, as fungicide in agriculture, and as medications to treat …

The worldwide scenario of antibiotic resistance and the falling number of funds for the
development of novel antibiotics have led research efforts toward the study of specific cost …