Halogenated antimicrobial agents to combat drug-resistant pathogens

OS Faleye, BR Boya, JH Lee, I Choi, J Lee - Pharmacological Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Antimicrobial resistance presents us with a potential global crisis as it undermines the
abilities of conventional antibiotics to combat pathogenic microbes. The history of …

Biocompatible cryogel with good breathability, exudate management, antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties for infected diabetic wound healing

Y Li, Z Yang, Q Sun, R Xu, R Li, D Wu… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Due to the complex microenvironment and healing process of diabetic wounds, develo**
wound dressing with good biocompatibility, mechanical stability, breathability, exudate …

“Smart” antimicrobial nanocomplexes with potential to decrease surgical site infections (SSI)

Z Edis, S Haj Bloukh, MR Ibrahim, H Abu Sara - Pharmaceutics, 2020 - mdpi.com
The emergence of resistant pathogens is a burden on mankind and threatens the existence
of our species. Natural and plant-derived antimicrobial agents need to be developed in the …

Thymol, a monoterpenoid within polymeric iodophor formulations and their antimicrobial activities

Z Edis, SH Bloukh - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an emanating threat to humanity's future. The
effectiveness of commonly used antibiotics against microbial infections is declining at an …

[HTML][HTML] Design, facile synthesis and characterization of dichloro substituted chalcones and dihydropyrazole derivatives for their antifungal, antitubercular and …

AB Shaik, RR Bhandare, S Nissankararao, Z Edis… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Infectious diseases caused by fungi and mycobacteria pose an important problem for
humankind. Similarly, cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. Therefore, there …

Metal-and peroxide-free silicone rubbers with antibacterial properties obtained at room temperature

SS Filippova, KV Deriabin, I Perevyazko… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Metal-and peroxide-free silicone rubbers were obtained via a reaction between amino-
containing poly (dimethylsiloxanes)(amino-terminated (APDMS-1) or a copolymer with …

[HTML][HTML] Combating Bacterial Resistance by Polymers and Antibiotic Composites

I Olaru, A Stefanache, C Gutu, II Lungu, C Mihai… - …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
(1) Background: Since the discovery of antibiotics in the first half of the 20th century, humans
have abused this privilege, giving rise to antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Recent research has …

[HTML][HTML] Facile synthesis of antimicrobial aloe vera-“smart” triiodide-PVP biomaterials

Z Edis, SH Bloukh - Biomimetics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Antibiotic resistance is an eminent threat for the survival of mankind. Nosocomial infections
caused by multidrug resistant microorganisms are a reason for morbidity and mortality …

Antimicrobial properties of Lepidium sativum L. facilitated silver nanoparticles

SH Bloukh, Z Edis, HA Sara, MA Alhamaidah - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Antibiotic resistance toward commonly used medicinal drugs is a dangerously growing
threat to our existence. Plants are naturally equipped with a spectrum of biomolecules and …

Film Formation of Iodinated Latex Dispersions and Its Role in Their Antimicrobial Activity

H Sekar, M Tirumkudulu, V Gundabala - Langmuir, 2024 - ACS Publications
Waterborne coatings with intrinsic antibacterial attributes have attracted significant attention
due to their potential in mitigating microbial contamination while simultaneously addressing …