Biofilm formed by several pathogenic bacteria results in the development of resistance
against antimicrobial compounds. The polymeric materials present in the biofilm architecture …

A wide range of nitric oxide (NO)-releasing materials has emerged as potential therapeutics
that exploit NO's vast biological roles. Macromolecular NO-releasing scaffolds are …

Nowadays, antibiotic abuse increases the emergence of multidrug‐resistant bacterial
strains, which is the major reason for the failure of conventional antibiotic therapies …

Nitric oxide (NO) is a short-lived, diatomic, lipophilic gas that plays an integral role in
defending against pathogens. Among its many functions are involvement in immune cell …

The development of antibiotics has played a significant role in combating the dreaded
infectious disease such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, typhoid fever and meningitis in 20th …

Polymeric materials releasing nitric oxide have attracted significant attention for therapeutic
use in recent years. As one of the gaseous signaling agents in eukaryotic cells …

Implant-associated infections arising from biofilm development are known to have
detrimental effects with compromised quality of life for the patients, implying a progressing …

The innate immune system is the first line of defense against pathogens and is characterized
by its fast but nonspecific response. One important mechanism of this system is the …

Indwelling medical devices such as catheters are a ubiquitous and indispensable
component in modern medical practice for improving therapeutic outcomes for patients. Yet …

What are nanoparticles and why are they important in dermatology? These questions are
addressed by highlighting recent developments in the nanotechnology field that have …