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A novel multiplex fluorescent-labeling method for the visualization of mixed-species biofilms in vitro

Microbiology Spectrum
In nature, bacteria usually exist as mixed-species biofilms, where they engage in a range of synergistic and antagonistic interactions that increase their resistance to environmental challenges.
Olivia Aherne, Martina Mørch, Roberto Ortiz, Oonagh Shannon, Julia R. Davies   +4 more
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Medical biofilms [PDF]

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 2008
AbstractFor more than two decades, Biotechnology and Bioengineering has documented research focused on natural and engineered microbial biofilms within aquatic and subterranean ecosystems, wastewater and waste‐gas treatment systems, marine vessels and structures, and industrial bioprocesses.
openaire   +2 more sources

Highly Flexible and Conformable ZnO/FeGa Magnetoelectric Heterostructures for Skin wound Healing

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
The magnetic field‐induced electric field generated by a highly flexile ZnO(piezoelectric)/FeGa(magnetostrictive) magnetoelectric heterostructure embedded in the low Young's modulus elastomer PDMS has been used to stimulate the wound healing processes.
Filippos Perdikos, Laia Bagur, Cristina Vaca, Aritz Lafuente, Joaquin Llacer‐Wintle, Bojan Ambrožič, Christina Stefani, Minsoo Kim, Goran Dražić, Darja Lisjak, Jordi Sort, Xiang‐Zhong Chen, Maria Jose Esplandiu, Salvador Pané, Carme Nogués, Josep Nogués, Andreu Blanquer, Borja Sepúlveda   +17 more
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Physicochemical and structural study of iodine loading in amorphous degradable starch microspheres

Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications
Iodine is a well-established antimicrobial agent, but its clinical use is limited by low chemical stability and adverse effects. This work investigates iodine loading into degradable starch microspheres (DSM), elucidating iodine–starch interactions, and ...
Aryane Alves Vigato, Henrik Vinther Sørensen, Arunakumari Wickramanayake, Krister Thuresson, Ian George, Johan Engblom, Vitaly Kocherbitov   +6 more
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Assessing and reducing sources of gene expression variability in Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms

BioTechniques, 2014
Gene expression quantification can be a useful tool in studying the properties of bacterial biofilms. Unfortunately, techniques such as RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, and quantitative PCR (qPCR) can introduce variability into mRNA transcript ...
Cármen Sousa, Angela França, Nuno Cerca   +2 more
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Biofilm‐Binding Phages Enhance Biofilm Eradication by Synergistic Photothermal and Photodynamic Therapy

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Engineered phage‐based trifunctional nanofibers are developed for synergistic biofilm eradication. Biofilm‐binding phages, armed with AuNPs and TCPP, serve as both warheads and scaffolds, endowing the phototherapy agents with biofilm‐anchoring ability. Upon light irradiation, AuNPs induce photothermal therapy, while TCPP generates 1O2 for photodynamic ...
Ying Cao, Tao Yang, Rui Wang, Hui‐Da Li, Xiao‐Yu Zhang, Feng Cheng, Ying Liu, Jian‐Hua Wang, Ting Yang, Chuanbin Mao   +9 more
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Types and Mechanisms of Efflux Pump Systems and the Potential of Efflux Pump Inhibitors in the Restoration of Antimicrobial Susceptibility, with a Special Reference to Acinetobacter baumannii

Pathogens
Bacteria express a plethora of efflux pumps that can transport structurally varied molecules, including antimicrobial agents and antibiotics, out of cells.
Kira M. Zack, Trent Sorenson, Suresh G. Joshi   +2 more
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Engineering Microbial Particles for Next‐Generation Biomedical Platforms

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Microbe‐derived particles (MDPs), which include extracellular vesicles, outer membrane vesicles, inclusion bodies, polysaccharide particles, and virus‐like particles, represent a rapidly expanding category of bioinspired nanomaterials. With their natural origin, intrinsic biocompatibility, and highly programmable functionality, MDPs serve as a ...
Yuting Li, Yunjie Lu, Ziyan Huang, Jianjiang Chen, Yanbin Liu, Lei Qin, Chao Wang, Yumin Wu   +7 more
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Multidimensional and Multifunctional Laser‐Induced Graphene (LIG) for Point‐of‐Care and Wearable Biosensing, Theranostics, and Bioactive Interfaces Toward Personalized Healthcare and Regenerative Medicine

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Multidimensional laser‐induced graphene (LIG) spanning from 0D to 3D architectures is comprehensively reviewed for multifunctional biomedical platforms, including biosensing, theranostics, and bioactive interface applications, which highlights its potentials for point‐of‐care diagnostics, wearable health monitoring, smart drug delivery, and tissue ...
Li Zhang, Yurou Yuan, Xiaohong Ding, Wing Cheung Mak   +3 more
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Modulating Calcium Homeostasis via a Biomimetic Scaffold to Rescue Diabetic Ischemic Wounds

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This strategy addresses impaired microcirculation and loss of extracellular matrix (ECM) guidance in diabetic wound healing. Musc@CP, a nanofibrous dressing combining an ECM‐mimetic chitosan‐pullulan scaffold with muscone, enhances perfusion by attenuating intracellular Ca2+ overload‐associated endothelial dysfunction.
Xiang Zheng, Mingmei Li, Jianjun Jiang, Yongchao Wang, Yaru Jia, Weilun Sun, Yi Yao, Pengli Gao, Linhua Zhang, Qi Guo, Guang Jia, Xing‐Jie Liang, Dunwan Zhu, Jinchao Zhang, Fangzhou Li   +14 more
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