Natural anti-biofilm agents: strategies to control biofilm-forming pathogens

R Mishra, AK Panda, S De Mandal, M Shakeel… - Frontiers in …, 2020‏ - frontiersin.org
Pathogenic microorganisms and their chronic pathogenicity are significant concerns in
biomedical research. Biofilm-linked persistent infections are not easy to treat due to resident …

[HTML][HTML] An overview of biofilm formation–combating strategies and mechanisms of action of antibiofilm agents

ST Asma, K Imre, A Morar, V Herman, U Acaroz… - Life, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
Biofilm formation on surfaces via microbial colonization causes infections and has become a
major health issue globally. The biofilm lifestyle provides resistance to environmental …

Plant natural products targeting bacterial virulence factors

LN Silva, KR Zimmer, AJ Macedo, DS Trentin - Chemical reviews, 2016‏ - ACS Publications
Decreased antimicrobial efficiency has become a global public health issue. The paucity of
new antibacterial drugs is evident, and the arsenal against infectious diseases needs to be …

Tackling antibiotic resistance with compounds of natural origin: A comprehensive review

FJ Álvarez-Martínez, E Barrajón-Catalán, V Micol - Biomedicines, 2020‏ - mdpi.com
Drug-resistant bacteria pose a serious threat to human health worldwide. Current antibiotics
are losing efficacy and new antimicrobial agents are urgently needed. Living organisms are …

The Formation of Biofilms by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Review of the Natural and Synthetic Compounds Interfering with Control Mechanisms

T Rasamiravaka, Q Labtani, P Duez… - BioMed research …, 2015‏ - Wiley Online Library
P. aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogenic bacterium responsible for both acute and
chronic infections. Beyond its natural resistance to many drugs, its ability to form biofilm, a …

Resistance of bacterial biofilms to disinfectants: a review

A Bridier, R Briandet, V Thomas, F Dubois-Brissonnet - Biofouling, 2011‏ - Taylor & Francis
A biofilm can be defined as a community of microorganisms adhering to a surface and
surrounded by a complex matrix of extrapolymeric substances. It is now generally accepted …

Current and recent advanced strategies for combating biofilms

M Sadekuzzaman, S Yang… - … Reviews in Food …, 2015‏ - Wiley Online Library
Biofilms are matrix‐enclosed microbial aggregates that adhere to a biological or
nonbiological surface. Biofilm formation is a significant problem in the medical, food, and …

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 …

Biofilm formation by Salmonella sp. in the poultry industry: Detection, control and eradication strategies

L Merino, F Procura, FM Trejo, DJ Bueno… - Food Research …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Salmonella represents an important global public health problem and it is an emerging
zoonotic bacterial threat in the poultry industry. Diverse registered human cases of …

Innovative strategies to overcome biofilm resistance

A Taraszkiewicz, G Fila, M Grinholc… - BioMed research …, 2013‏ - Wiley Online Library
We review the recent literature concerning the efficiency of antimicrobial photodynamic
inactivation toward various microbial species in planktonic and biofilm cultures. The review …