Photodynamic therapy is an alternative treatment mainly for cancer but also for bacterial
infections. This treatment dates back to 1900 when a German medical school graduate …

Biofilm formation is a major concern in various sectors and cause severe problems to public
health, medicine, and industry. Bacterial biofilm formation is a major persistent threat, as it …

The search for novel anti-infectives is one of the most important challenges in natural
product research, as diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi are influencing the …

Biofilm describes a microbially-derived sessile community in which microbial cells are firmly
attached to the substratum and embedded in extracellular polymeric matrix. Microbial …

Nowadays multi-drug resistant microorganisms is a serious public health problem
worldwide. To overcome it, new antimicrobial strategies have been developed. Among them …

Abstract Aim To evaluate Shear bond strength (SBS) of resin modified glass ionomer cement
(RMGIC) on caries affected dentin after using different cavity disinfectants ie, chlorhexidine …

The liver is the most essential organ of the body performing vital functions. Hepatic disorders
affect the physiological and biochemical functions of the body. These disorders include …

Nanoparticles and nanoparticle-loaded films based on chitosan/sodium alginate with
curcumin (CUR) are promising strategies to improve the efficacy of antimicrobial …

Invasive fungal infections are associated with very high mortality rates ranging from 20–90%
for opportunistic fungal pathogens such as Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans …

Curcumin (CUR) has been used as photosensitizer in antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy
(aPDT). However its poor water solubility, instability, and scarce bioavalibility hinder its in …