[HTML][HTML] Bacterial exopolysaccharides as emerging bioactive macromolecules: from fundamentals to applications

N Kaur, P Dey - Research in microbiology, 2023 - Elsevier
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular carbohydrate polymers forming
capsules or slimy coating around the cells. EPS can be secreted by various bacterial genera …

The human gut phageome: origins and roles in the human gut microbiome

EM Townsend, L Kelly, G Muscatt, JD Box… - Frontiers in cellular …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The investigation of the microbial populations of the human body, known as the microbiome,
has led to a revolutionary field of science, and understanding of its impacts on human …

Drug resistance: An incessant fight against evolutionary strategies of survival

F Ramos-Martín, N D'amelio - Microbiology Research, 2023 - mdpi.com
The inherent capacity of all organisms to evolve under selective pressure has created
multidrug-resistant microbes and cells that are now threatening decades of progress in …

Role of biosurfactants in biofilm prevention and disruption

C Malakar, S Deka, MC Kalita - Advancements in Biosurfactants Research, 2023 - Springer
Biofilm is an integral part of microorganisms in terms of their survival. Various
microorganisms tend to produce biofilm of several textures, thus ensuring their survival in …

Development of an In Vitro Model of the Gut Microbiota Enriched in Mucus-Adhering Bacteria

M Calvigioni, A Panattoni, F Biagini, L Donati… - Microbiology …, 2023 - Am Soc Microbiol
Culturing the gut microbiota in in vitro models that mimic the intestinal environment is
increasingly becoming a promising alternative approach to study microbial dynamics and …

Bifidobacterial biofilms as next-generation probiotics and their role in intestinal microbiocenosis

K Aziz, AH Zaidi - Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Many consider the gut microbiota an organ of the human body; although the view is
controversial, its effect on overall human health cannot be denied. The mucosal gut bacteria …

Assessing the impact of heavy metal residues in food and drug packaging on the standard bacterial strains: a biofilm perspective

S Mukhi, B Dhanashree, R Mysore Srikantiah… - CyTA-Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The presence and migration of heavy metals from food and drug packaging materials into
consumables pose significant health concerns. This study explored the effects of vanadium …

Probiotic profiling of bifidobacteria indigenous to the human intestinal mucosa shows alleviation of dysbiosis-associated pathogen biofilms

K Aziz, A Zaidi, N Rehman - Archives of Microbiology, 2023 - Springer
The present study was undertaken to isolate bifidobacterial probiotics and characterize the
biodiversity of mucosal bacteria in the human distal gut through 16S rRNA amplicon …

Antimicrobial peptide antibiotics against multidrug-resistant ESKAPE pathogens

G Wang, A Verma, S Reiling - Antimicrobial Peptides, 2023 - Elsevier
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic reminds human beings of the challenging nature of the
virus SARS-CoV-2. Likewise, bacterial resistance constitutes another potential threat to …

Dynamic Distribution of Skin Microorganisms in Donkeys at Different Ages and Various Sites of the Body

Q Ma, Y Yue, X Kou, W Hou, M Wang, X Yang, G Liu… - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Considerable evidence suggests that skin microbiota communities are
critical for maintaining health and skin homeostasis. However, to date, studies on the skin …