A biofilm is a community of stable microorganisms encapsulated in an extracellular matrix
produced by themselves. Many types of microorganisms that are found on living hosts or in …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are essential elements of thehost defense system.
Characterized by heterogenous structures and broad‐spectrumaction, they are promising …

Antibiotic resistance is rapidly increasing, and new anti-infective therapies are urgently
needed. In this regard, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) may represent potential candidates for …

Bacterial biofilms are highly resistant to antibiotics and pose a great threat to human and
animal health. The control and removal of bacterial biofilms have become an important topic …

Overexpression of Staphylococcus aureus efflux pumps is commonly associated with
antibiotic resistance, causing conventional antibiotics to be unsuccessful in combating …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the most clinically important zoonotic
pathogens, but an understanding of the prevalence, biofilm formulation ability, virulence …

Infectious diseases have significantly shaped human history, leading to significant
advancements in medical science. The discovery and development of antibiotics …

Temporins are short peptides secreted by frogs from all over the world. They exert
antimicrobial activity, mainly against Gram-positive bacteria, including resistant pathogens; …

The formation of biofilms on biomaterials causes biofilm-associated infections. Available
treatments often fail to fight the microorganisms in the biofilm, creating serious risks for …

Summary Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common hospital-
acquired infections, with an estimated 75% of UTIs caused by urinary catheters. In addition …