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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021 Bacterial biofilms are complex and highly antibiotic-resistant aggregates of microbes that form on surfaces in the environment and body including medical devices.
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In vitro characterization of Trichophyton rubrum biofilm by combined anti-biofilm enzymes. [PDF]
PLoS ONETrichophyton rubrum, a dermatophyte, demonstrates a notable ability to form mature biofilms on skin and associated surfaces, strengthening its resistance to antifungal agents.
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Anti-biofilm activity of marine algae-derived bioactive compounds
Frontiers in MicrobiologyA large number of microbial species tend to communicate and produce biofilm which causes numerous microbial infections, antibiotic resistance, and economic problems across different industries.
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021 Staphylococcus epidermidis is an opportunistic pathogen, and its biofilm formation ability is an important virulent factor. Quercetin, a typical flavonoid ubiquitously used in dietary supplementation, is known for its antioxidant property, but its anti ...
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Novel Chronic Wound Healing by Anti-biofilm Peptides and Protease [PDF]
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2022 Chronic wounds have made a challenge in medical healthcare due to their biofilm infections,which reduce the penetrance of the antibacterial agents in the injury site.
Fatemeh Sadat Ghoreishi +2 more
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Unravelling the Structural and Molecular Basis Responsible for the Anti-Biofilm Activity of Zosteric Acid. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 The natural compound zosteric acid, or p-(sulfoxy)cinnamic acid (ZA), is proposed as an alternative biocide-free agent suitable for preventive or integrative anti-biofilm approaches.
Cristina Cattò +9 more
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Inhibitory effect of natural flavone luteolin on Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation
Microbiology Spectrum, 2023 Streptococcus mutans is one of the key pathogens responsible for dental caries, which is known to be one of the most prevalent biofilm-associated diseases worldwide. S.
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Biofilm, 2023 The ESKAPE pathogens are a group of bacteria that are a leading cause of health-care associated infections and are known to be agents of chronic, biofilm-mediated infections.
Aliyah N. Bennett +4 more
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Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, 2023 Background Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) represents an escalating healthcare hazard with high mortality worldwide, especially in presence of biofilm.
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An Overview of Biofilm Formation–Combating Strategies and Mechanisms of Action of Antibiofilm Agents
Life, 2022 Biofilm formation on surfaces via microbial colonization causes infections and has become a major health issue globally. The biofilm lifestyle provides resistance to environmental stresses and antimicrobial therapies.
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