Biofilms: formation, research models, potential targets, and methods for prevention and treatment

Y Su, JT Yrastorza, M Matis, J Cusick, S Zhao… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Due to the continuous rise in biofilm‐related infections, biofilms seriously threaten human
health. The formation of biofilms makes conventional antibiotics ineffective and dampens …

Polymeric nanoparticles for antimicrobial therapies: An up-to-date overview

VA Spirescu, C Chircov, AM Grumezescu… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Despite the many advancements in the pharmaceutical and medical fields and the
development of numerous antimicrobial drugs aimed to suppress and destroy pathogenic …

[HTML][HTML] Research progress of polyphenols in nanoformulations for antibacterial application

C Liu, S Dong, X Wang, H Xu, X Yang, S Wu, X Jiang… - Materials Today Bio, 2023 - Elsevier
Infectious disease is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, especially in low-income
countries. The extensive use of antibiotics has led to an increase in antibiotic resistance …

Nanotechnology for targeted detection and removal of bacteria: opportunities and challenges

MJ Hajipour, AA Saei, ED Walker, B Conley… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The emergence of nanotechnology has created unprecedented hopes for addressing
several unmet industrial and clinical issues, including the growing threat so‐termed …

Plant Derived Natural Products against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus: Antibiofilm Activity and Molecular Mechanisms

F Guzzo, M Scognamiglio, A Fiorentino, E Buommino… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Bacteria are social organisms able to build complex structures, such as biofilms, that are
highly organized surface-associated communities of microorganisms, encased within a self …

Nanotechnology-based solutions for antibiofouling applications: An overview

S Sinha, R Kumar, J Anand, R Gupta… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Biofouling is a serious concern and can cause health risks and financial burdens in many
settings such as maritime structures, medical devices, and water treatment plants. Many …

Potential of nanoparticles integrated with antibacterial properties in preventing biofilm and antibiotic resistance

M Thambirajoo, M Maarof, Y Lokanathan, H Katas… - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nanotechnology has become an emerging technology in the medical field and is widely
applicable for various clinical applications. The potential use of nanoparticles as …

Nanotechnology-based delivery systems for antimicrobial peptides

AO Fadaka, NRS Sibuyi, AM Madiehe, M Meyer - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to global health. The conventional
antibiotic pool has been depleted, forcing the investigation of novel and alternative …

Exploring nanocomposites for controlling infectious microorganisms: Charting the path forward in antimicrobial strategies

H Saravanan, T Subramani, S Rajaramon… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Nanocomposites, formed by combining a matrix (commonly polymer or ceramic) with
nanofillers (nano-sized inclusions like nanoparticles or nanofibers), possess distinct …

Polymer-based nanosystems—A versatile delivery approach

AG Niculescu, AM Grumezescu - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Polymer-based nanoparticles of tailored size, morphology, and surface properties have
attracted increasing attention as carriers for drugs, biomolecules, and genes. By protecting …