The tolerance of microorganisms in biofilms to antimicrobial agents is examined through a
meta-analysis of literature data. A numerical tolerance factor comparing the rates of killing in …

The introduction of antimicrobial drugs in medicine gave hope for a future in which all
infectious diseases could be controlled. Decades later it appears certain this will not be the …

The aim of this study was the development of optimal sustained-release moxifloxacin (MOX)-
loaded liposomes as intraocular therapeutics of endophthalmitis. Two methods were …

Mutations in the gene coding for leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) are a leading cause
of the inherited form of Parkinson's disease (PD), while LRRK2 overactivation is also …

This taxon is one of the major phyla in the domain Bacteria, as inferred from its branching
pattern in the 16S rRNA gene tree (Garrity and Holt, 2001; Ludwig and Klenk, 2005) and …

Corynebacterium striatum is a potentially pathogenic microorganism that causes nosocomial
outbreaks. However, little is known about its virulence factors that may contribute to …

Rhamnolipids (RLs) are surface-active molecules mainly produced by Pseudomonas spp.
Antarctica is one of the less explored places on Earth and bioprospecting for novel RL …

Proteus mirabilis is one of the most common etiological agents of complicated urinary tract
infections, especially those associated with catheterization. This is related to the ability of P …

The exploration of poorly studied areas of Earth can highly increase the possibility to
discover novel bioactive compounds. In this study, the cultivable fraction of fungi and …

Encrusted uropathy is a rare subacute to chronic inflammatory disorder caused by infection
with urease-producing bacteria, mainly Corynebacterium urealyticum. The disorder is …