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Nanofillers Reinforcing Biopolymer Composites for Sustainable Food Packaging Applications: A State‐of‐the‐Art Review

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biopolymers are sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to petroleum‐based plastics for food packaging. Its adoption is often limited by poor mechanical strength, barrier properties, and improved thermal stability through the incorporation of nanofillers.
Himakshi Baishya, Joydeep Dutta, Santosh Kumar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Down-regulation of biofilm-associated genes in mecA-positive methicillin-resistant S. aureus treated with M. communis extract and its antibacterial activity

AMB Express, 2021
Considering the prevalence of resistance to antibiotics, the discovery of effective agents against resistant pathogens is of extreme urgency. Herein, 26 mecA-positive methicillin-resistant S.
Moj Khaleghi, Sadegh Khorrami
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring simvastatin, an antihyperlipidemic drug, as a potential topical antibacterial agent

Scientific Reports, 2015
The rapid rise of bacterial resistance to traditional antibiotics combined with the decline in discovery of novel antibacterial agents has created a global public health crisis.
Shankar Thangamani, Haroon Mohammad, Mostafa F. N. Abushahba, M. Hamed, Tiago J. P. Sobreira, Victoria E. Hedrick, Lake N Paul, M. Seleem   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Transducer Materials Mediated Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurological Disorders

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses advanced transducer materials for improving deep brain stimulation (DBS) in neurological disorders. These materials respond to light, ultrasound, or magnetic fields, enabling precise, less invasive neuromodulation. Their stimulus‐responsive properties enhance neural control and adaptive therapy, paving the way for next‐generation ...
Di Zhao, Zhengyang Cao, Guangjun Zhong, Limin Shi, Junxia Xie, Jianhua Hao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Indole-core-based novel antibacterial agent targeting FtsZ

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2019
Wenchang Yuan,*,1 Zhiwu Yu,*,2 Weiqi Song,*,3 Yanan Li,4 Zhiyuan Fang,1 Baizhen Zhu,1 Xiaomei Li,1 Hao Wang,5 Wei Hong,6 Ning Sun1,71The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510700, People’s Republic ...
Yuan W, Yu Z, Song W, Li Y, Fang Z, Zhu B, Li X, Wang H, Hong W, Sun N   +9 more
doaj  

Battery‐Free, Wireless Multi‐Sensing Platform for Comprehensive Management of Pressure Injury and Hygiene

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A battery‐free, wireless device for real‐time monitoring of pressure injury and hygiene integrates pressure (≈10 kPa), temperature (≈40 °C), and NH3 gas sensing with antibacterial functionality. Enabled by near‐field communication, it ensures simultaneous, interference‐free mechanical and chemical monitoring, offering a practical solution for pressure ...
Myungwoo Choi, Sunwoo Lee, Sang Won Kim, Ji Yeon Lee, Younghan Kim, Jewook Kim, Gye Hyeon Lee, Saehan Choi, Seonggwang Yoo, Hak‐Young Ahn, Taehoon Kim, Je‐Sang Lee, Weon Gi Min, Inkyu Park, Young‐Seok Shim, Yoon Sung Nam, Seokwoo Jeon, Jeong‐O Lee, Yong Suk Oh, Donghwi Cho   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Cucumis prophetarum Aqueous Leaf Extract and Their Antibacterial and Antiproliferative Activity Against Cancer Cell Lines

ACS Omega, 2020
Biosynthesized nanoparticles are gaining attention because of biologically active plant secondary metabolites that help in green synthesis and also due to their unique biological applications.
Hemlata, P. R. Meena, A. Singh, K. Tejavath   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Metal Nanoclusters for Cancer Imaging and Treatment

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary and discussion of the core–shell design capabilities of metal nanoclusters (NCs) at the atomic level for cancer imaging and treatment. It offers essential insights into the design principles of metal NCs while also encouraging the exploration of other nanomaterials and their potential theranostic ...
Haiguang Zhu, Ziping Wang, Qiaofeng Yao, Ping Zhang, Jianping Xie, Xun Yuan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antibacterial and Anti-Biofilm Efficacy of Endolysin LysAB1245 against a Panel of Important Pathogens

Pharmaceuticals
Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria pose a significant global challenge. This study explores the antibacterial effects of a bacteriophage-derived endolysin, LysAB1245, against important pathogens, including Acinetobacter baumannii ...
Rosesathorn Soontarach, Potjanee Srimanote, Supayang Piyawan Voravuthikunchai, Sarunyou Chusri   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source