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Role of SCFAs for Fimbrillin-Dependent Biofilm Formation of Actinomyces oris

Microorganisms, 2018
Actinomyces oris expresses type 1 and 2 fimbriae on the cell surface. Type 2 fimbriae mediate co-aggregation and biofilm formation and are composed of the shaft fimbrillin FimA and the tip fimbrillin FimB.
Itaru Suzuki, Takehiko Shimizu, Hidenobu Senpuku   +2 more
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Linking Polyelectrolyte Modification and Enzyme‐Catalyzed Phenolic Acid Functionalization of Cellulose Fiber for Functional Foams

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Cellulose fibers functionalized using cationic poly(Dimethyldiallylammonium chloride) (polyDADMAC) and laccase‐mediated ferulic acid system are processed into foams using different surfactants (Anionic, cationic, and non‐ionic). Fiber–surfactant interactions influence foam stabilization and porous structure formation during convective drying, producing
Abirami Senthil, Sara Wallstén, Paul Christakopoulos, Ulrika Rova, Io Antonopoulou   +4 more
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Colistin-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical strains with defective biofilm formation

GMS Hygiene and Infection Control, 2019
Aim: Colistin is the only effective antibiotic in some cases of resistance to all tested antibiotics, even carbapenem. On the other hand, biofilm formation is one of the antibiotic resistance mechanisms in this bacterium.
Azimi, Leila, Lari, Abdolaziz Rastegar
doaj   +1 more source

From Lab to Landscape: Environmental Biohybrid Robotics for Ecological Futures

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This Perspective explores environmental biohybrid robotics, integrating living tissues, microorganisms, and insects for operation in real‐world ecosystems. It traces the leap from laboratory experiments to forests, wetlands, and urban environments and discusses key challenges, development pathways, and opportunities for ecological monitoring and ...
Miriam Filippi
wiley   +1 more source

Intelligent Micro/Nanorobots for Targeted Interventional Therapy: From Bench to Clinic

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Zirui Zhang et al. reviewed the application and challenges of mobile nanomachines in interventional therapy. By converting exogenous energy, including chemical, magnetic, optical, and ultrasonic sources, into mechanical forces, micro/nanorobots (MNRs) enable precise actuation at unprecedented scales. Evolving far beyond traditional drug delivery, these
Zirui Zhang, Yu Dong, Yongsheng Du, Rui Gao, Lin Zhang, Fei Tong   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of the natural compounds embelin and piperine on the biofilm-producing property of Streptococcus mutans

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2016
We aimed to evaluate the effects of the natural compounds embelin and piperine on the biofilm-formation property of Streptococcus mutans. A total of 30 clinical isolates were identified as S. mutans and screened for biofilm formation using the microtiter
Deepak Dwivedi, Vinod Singh
doaj   +1 more source

A Review on Catalytic Nanostructured Electrodes for Wearable and Implantable Abiotic Glucose Fuel Cells

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review identifies current and future directions in abiotic nanostructured catalysts to develop reliable and sustainable glucose fuel cells to power the next generation of bioelectronic devices. ABSTRACT The global rise in incidence of chronic diseases has led to the demand for innovative solutions that help patients manage their conditions with ...
Asghar Niyazi, Hannah S. Leese, Benjamin Metcalfe, Mirella Di Lorenzo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sticking together: independent evolution of biofilm formation in different species of staphylococci has occurred multiple times via different pathways

BMC Genomics
Background Staphylococci cause a wide range of infections, including implant-associated infections which are difficult to treat due to the presence of biofilms.
Lisa Crossman, Leanne Sims, Rachael Dean, Heather Felgate, Teresa Diaz Calvo, Claire Hill, Iain McNamara, Mark A. Webber, John Wain   +8 more
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Calcium signaling controls early stage biofilm formation and dispersal in Vibrio fischeri

Journal of Bacteriology
Bacterial dispersal from a biofilm is presently the least-studied step of the biofilm life cycle. The symbiotic bacterial species Vibrio fischeri is a model organism for studying biofilms relevant to a eukaryotic host; however, methodology is lacking to ...
Jeremy J. Esin, Karen L. Visick, Abby R. Kroken   +2 more
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Underground Signals: The Ecological Power of Root Volatiles

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Root volatiles mediate rhizosphere chemical communication, shaping interactions among plants, microbes, herbivores, and natural enemies. Their production, transport, and perception underpin ecological adaptation, multitrophic interactions, and plant resilience, offering opportunities for sustainable crop protection, resilient agroecosystems, and ...
Xueyao Cao, Nanli Song, François Verheggen, Meritxell Pérez‐Hedo, Andrea Clavijo McCormick, Antonino Cusumano, Arthur de Fouchier, Bing Wang, Chen‐Zhu Wang, Emmanuelle Jacquin‐Joly, Gary W. Felton, Geoff M. Gurr, Hao Guo, Jiancai Li, Jin Zhang, Li Chen, Manqun Wang, Michele Ricupero, Peng Han, Peng He, Qi Yan, Qingbo Tang, Qingsong Liu, Shiheng An, Xiangbo Kong, Xiaoling Sun, Xueming Ren, Yuanyuan Song, Yang Liu, Yanhui Guo, Yunhe Li, Xiao Sun   +31 more
wiley   +1 more source