Bacteria, similar to most organisms, have a love–hate relationship with metals: a specific
metal may be essential for survival yet toxic in certain forms and concentrations. Metal ions …

The multi-drug resistant bacteria have become a serious problem complicating therapies to
such a degree that often the term “post-antibiotic era” is applied to describe the situation …

Abstract The emergence of Multi-Drug-Resistant (MDR) organisms has become a major
worldwide clinical problem. The extensive and routine use of the first-line antibiotics to …

The high prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) causing skin
and soft tissue infections in both the community and healthcare settings challenges the …

Gram-negative bacteria and bacteria in biofilms are very difficult to eradicate and are the
most antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Therapeutic alternatives less susceptible to mechanisms of …

Over the years, microorganisms have developed several resistance mechanisms against
standard treatments, thus limiting the effect of drugs and rendering ineffective therapies …

The reduction of available drugs with effectiveness against microbes is worsening with the
current global crisis of antimicrobial resistance. This calls for innovative strategies for …

Ru (II) polypyridyl complexes are of great interest for their unique biological, photophysical,
optical, catalytic and electronic properties. This class of complexes demonstrates a number …

The great possibility of synthetic modifications available in different aspects has elevated
porphyrins as an appealing candidate for a plethora of applications. Accordingly, changes in …

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance has made the development of photodynamic
therapy (PDT) related applications essential, since microorganisms can not form resistance …