Bacterial biofilms are formed by communities, which are encased in a matrix of extracellular
polymeric substances (EPS). Notably, bacteria in biofilms display a set of 'emergent …

This review is devoted to trap** mass spectrometry wherein ions are confined by
electromagnetic fields for prolonged periods of time within limited volume, with mass …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has recently been proposed as an innovative approach to
combat multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. To improve the penetration depth of current …

Human infections with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are commonly
treated with vancomycin, and strains with decreased susceptibility, designated as …

There is evidence that pathogenic bacteria can adapt to antiseptics upon repeated
exposure. More alarming is the concomitant increase in antibiotic resistance that has been …

In this study, global intra-and extracellular metabolic profiles were exploited to investigate
the impact of antibiotic compounds with different cellular targets on the metabolome of …

With about 25 000 molecules per cell, Asp 23 is one of the most abundant proteins in St
aphylococcus aureus. Asp 23 has been characterized as a protein that, following an alkaline …

Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent cause of invasive human infections such as
bacteraemia and infective endocarditis. These infections frequently relapse or become …

Staphylococcus aureus is a widespread, opportunistic pathogen that causes community and
hospital acquired infections. Its high pathogenicity is driven by multifactorial and complex …

The first-in-class lipopeptide antibiotic daptomycin (DAP) is highly active against Gram-
positive pathogens including ß-lactam and glycopeptide resistant strains. Its molecular mode …