Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have contributed in the last decades to a phenomenon
known as antibiotic resistance which is currently considered one of the principal threats to …

The ability to form biofilms is a crucial virulence trait for several microorganisms, including
Klebsiella pneumoniae–a Gram-negative encapsulated bacterium often associated with …

Since its discovery 22 years ago, the bacterial cell-to-cell communication system, termed
quorum sensing (QS), has shown potential as antipathogenic target. Previous studies …

Infections arising from bacterial adhesion and colonization on chronic wounds are a
significant healthcare problem. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) impregnated in dressing have …

Abstract Silver nanofibers (Ag-Nfbs)~ 80 nm in diameter were synthesized by hydrothermal
treatment. The nanofibers (3 and 5 wt%) were added in the initial feed together with the …

Biofilm has a primary role in the pathogenesis of diseases and in the attachment of
multicellular organisms to a fouled surface. Because of that, the control of bacterial biofilms …

Novel pyrone-derived quorum sensing (QS) ligands to inhibit the binding of OdDHL to the
LasR of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were designed, synthesized and evaluated. Among the …

Marine organisms such as seaweeds, sponges and corals protect their own surfaces from
fouling by their high anesthetic, repellant, and settlement inhibition properties. Within the …

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) protein senses microbial-secreted metabolites to
trigger the host's innate immune system. The Pseudomonas quinolone signal (PQS) and …

Bacterial resistance is a growing threat which represents major scourge throughout the
world. The suitable way to control the present critical situation of antimicrobial resistance …