Advances in nanotechnology for biofilm inhibition
Biofilm-associated infections have emerged as a significant public health challenge due to
their persistent nature and increased resistance to conventional treatment methods. The …
their persistent nature and increased resistance to conventional treatment methods. The …
Nanomaterials: the new antimicrobial magic bullet
Bacterial infections are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, despite
decades of use of numerous existing antibiotics and constant efforts by researchers to …
decades of use of numerous existing antibiotics and constant efforts by researchers to …
Microbial biofilms: applications, clinical consequences, and alternative therapies
Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that grow on surfaces and are
embedded in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances. These are prevalent in various …
embedded in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances. These are prevalent in various …
Ultrasound‐enhanced antibacterial activity of polymeric nanoparticles for eradicating bacterial biofilms
S Gopalakrishnan, A Gupta… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Bacterial biofilms are a major healthcare concern resulting in refractory conditions such as
chronic wounds, implant infections and failure, and multidrug‐resistant infections …
chronic wounds, implant infections and failure, and multidrug‐resistant infections …
Phytochemical-based nanomaterials against antibiotic-resistant bacteria: an updated review
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) is a growing global health threat, leading to the search for
alternative strategies to combat bacterial infections. Phytochemicals, which are naturally …
alternative strategies to combat bacterial infections. Phytochemicals, which are naturally …
Photodynamic black phosphorus nanosheets functionalized with polymyxin B for targeted ablation of drug-resistant mixed-species biofilms
J Yu, C Li, W Zhang, Y Li, W Miao, H Huang - Journal of Controlled Release, 2024 - Elsevier
Biofilms, particularly those formed by multiple bacterial species, pose significant economic
and environmental challenges, especially in the context of medical implants. Addressing the …
and environmental challenges, especially in the context of medical implants. Addressing the …
All-natural gelatin-based bioorthogonal catalysts for efficient eradication of bacterial biofilms
Bioorthogonal catalysis mediated by transition metal catalysts (TMCs) presents a versatile
tool for in situ generation of diagnostic and therapeutic agents. The use of 'naked'TMCs in …
tool for in situ generation of diagnostic and therapeutic agents. The use of 'naked'TMCs in …
Antimicrobial polymer-siRNA polyplexes as a dual-mode platform for the treatment of wound biofilm infections
Treatment of wound biofilm infections faces challenges from both pathogens and
uncontrolled host immune response. Treating both issues through a single vector would …
uncontrolled host immune response. Treating both issues through a single vector would …
[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Anticancer Effects of Nanoencapsulated Brazilian Red Propolis Extract: Applications in Cancer Therapy
IA Justino, JPR Furlan, IRS Ferreira, A Marincek… - Processes, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study evaluates the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects of Brazilian red
propolis extract (BRPE) and its nanoencapsulated form (NCBRPE) to address bacteria and …
propolis extract (BRPE) and its nanoencapsulated form (NCBRPE) to address bacteria and …
Antimicrobial polymer-loaded hydrogels for the topical treatment of multidrug-resistant wound biofilm infections
JMV Makabenta, A Nabawy… - … Clinics and Research, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Integration of antimicrobial polymeric nanoparticles into hydrogel materials presents a
promising strategy to address multidrug-resistant biofilm infections. Here we report an …
promising strategy to address multidrug-resistant biofilm infections. Here we report an …