The novel virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused
a pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Across the globe, a subset of patients …

The emergence of multidrug resistant bacterial strains has hastened the exploration of
advanced microbicides and antibacterial techniques. Photodynamic antibacterial therapy …

Bone‐implant‐associated infections are common after orthopedic surgery due to impaired
host immune response around the implants. In particular, when a biofilm develops, the …

Periprosthetic infection is considered the main cause of implant failure, which is expected to
be solved by fabricating an antibacterial coating on the surface of the implant. Nevertheless …

Metabolic reprogramming is emerging as a hallmark of the innate immune response, and
the dynamic control of metabolites such as succinate serves to facilitate the execution of …

This review deals with emerging evidence of an association between systemic or local
hypoxia and inflammation in a variety of diseases. The evidence points to new ways of …

Hypoxia is an inherent pathophysiological characteristic of chronic kidney disease (CKD),
which is closely associated with the development of renal inflammation and fibrosis, as well …

Since the reclassification of the genus Bartonella in 1993, the number of species has grown
from 1 to 45 currently designated members. Likewise, the association of different Bartonella …

Viruses and intracellular bacterial pathogens (IBPs) have in common the need of suitable
host cells for efficient replication and proliferation during infection. In human infections, the …

The growth of blood vessels (a process known as angiogenesis) is essential for organ
growth and repair. An imbalance in this process contributes to numerous malignant …