Microbial biofilm: a review on formation, infection, antibiotic resistance, control measures, and innovative treatment
S Sharma, J Mohler, SD Mahajan, SA Schwartz… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biofilm is complex and consists of bacterial colonies that reside in an exopolysaccharide
matrix that attaches to foreign surfaces in a living organism. Biofilm frequently leads to …
matrix that attaches to foreign surfaces in a living organism. Biofilm frequently leads to …
Microbial biofilm: formation, architecture, antibiotic resistance, and control strategies
The assembly of microorganisms over a surface and their ability to develop resistance
against available antibiotics are major concerns of interest. To survive against harsh …
against available antibiotics are major concerns of interest. To survive against harsh …
[HTML][HTML] Biofilms: Formation, drug resistance and alternatives to conventional approaches
R Mirghani, T Saba, H Khaliq, J Mitchell, L Do… - AIMS …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Biofilms are aggregates of bacteria, in most cases, which are resistant usually to broad-
spectrum antibiotics in their typical concentrations or even in higher doses. A trend of …
spectrum antibiotics in their typical concentrations or even in higher doses. A trend of …
Living in the matrix: assembly and control of Vibrio cholerae biofilms
JK Teschler, D Zamorano-Sánchez, AS Utada… - Nature Reviews …, 2015 - nature.com
Nearly all bacteria form biofilms as a strategy for survival and persistence. Biofilms are
associated with biotic and abiotic surfaces and are composed of aggregates of cells that are …
associated with biotic and abiotic surfaces and are composed of aggregates of cells that are …
Bacterial biofilm infections, their resistance to antibiotics therapy and current treatment strategies
Nearly 80% of human chronic infections are caused due to bacterial biofilm formation. This
is the most leading cause for failure of medical implants resulting in high morbidity and …
is the most leading cause for failure of medical implants resulting in high morbidity and …
Novel strategies for the prevention and treatment of biofilm related infections
Biofilm formation by human bacterial pathogens on implanted medical devices causes major
morbidity and mortality among patients, and leads to billions of dollars in healthcare cost …
morbidity and mortality among patients, and leads to billions of dollars in healthcare cost …
Novel Strategies for the Treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections
S Wagner, R Sommer, S Hinsberger, C Lu… - Journal of medicinal …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa have become a concerning threat in hospital-
acquired infections and for cystic fibrosis patients. The major problem leading to high …
acquired infections and for cystic fibrosis patients. The major problem leading to high …
Agents that inhibit bacterial biofilm formation
N Rabin, Y Zheng, C Opoku-Temeng, Y Du… - Future medicinal …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
In the biofilm form, bacteria are more resistant to various antimicrobial treatments. Bacteria in
a biofilm can also survive harsh conditions and withstand the host's immune system …
a biofilm can also survive harsh conditions and withstand the host's immune system …
Synthetic small molecules as anti-biofilm agents in the struggle against antibiotic resistance
B Parrino, D Schillaci, I Carnevale, E Giovannetti… - European journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Biofilm formation significantly contributes to microbial survival in hostile environments and it
is currently considered a key virulence factor for pathogens responsible for serious chronic …
is currently considered a key virulence factor for pathogens responsible for serious chronic …
Small molecule control of bacterial biofilms
RJ Worthington, JJ Richards… - Organic & biomolecular …, 2012 - pubs.rsc.org
Bacterial biofilms are defined as a surface attached community of bacteria embedded in a
matrix of extracellular polymeric substances that they have produced. When in the biofilm …
matrix of extracellular polymeric substances that they have produced. When in the biofilm …