Development of an effective therapy to overcome colistin resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae, a common pathogen causing catheter-related biofilm infections in vascular catheters, has become a serious therapeutic challenge that must be addressed urgently.
Aye Mya Sithu Shein +23 more
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Equisetin Restores Colistin Sensitivity against Multi-Drug Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria
The overuse of antibiotics and the scarcity of new drugs have led to a serious antimicrobial resistance crisis, especially for multi-drug resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria. In the present study, we investigated the antimicrobial activity of a marine
Qi Zhang +4 more
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In vivo therapeutic efficacy of frog skin-derived peptides against Pseudomonas aeruginosa-induced pulmonary infection [PDF]
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic and frequently drug-resistant pulmonary pathogen especially in cystic fibrosis sufferers. Recently, the frog skin-derived antimicrobial peptide (AMP) Esc(1-21) and its diastereomer Esc(1-21)-1c were found to ...
Chen, Chen +2 more
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Synergistic Activity of Niclosamide in Combination With Colistin Against Colistin-Susceptible and Colistin-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae [PDF]
Colistin is among the few antibiotics effective against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates. However, in the last few years, colistin-resistant A. baumannii and K. pneumoniae strains have emerged.
Rafael Ayerbe-Algaba +8 more
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The role of pmrCAB genes in colistin-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
The progressively increasing antimicrobial-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections have enforced the use of colistin as the last option for therapy, resulting in the colistin resistance evolution. This work aimed to study the pmrCAB expression in A.
Shaimaa Mohamed Seleim +3 more
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Strategies to Improve the Lipophilicity of Hydrophilic Macromolecular Drugs
Hydrophilic macromolecular drugs can be successfully lipidized by covalent attachment of lipids, by hydrophobic ion pairing with negatively or positively charged surfactants, and by dry or wet reverse micelle formation. Lipophilicity enhancement of hydrophilic macromolecules has several benefits including stability and bioavailability improvement ...
Sera Lindner +8 more
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Background: Gram-negative (G-ve) bacilli, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii, are important opportunistic multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens in hospitalized patients, contributing to their morbidity and mortality.
Mohamed Amin +3 more
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Serotype Is Associated With High Rate of Colistin Resistance Among Clinical Isolates of Salmonella
To investigate the prevalence, probable mechanisms and serotype correlation of colistin resistance in clinical isolates of Salmonella from patients in China, Salmonella isolates were collected from fecal and blood samples of patients. In this study, 42.8%
Qixia Luo +8 more
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Clinical and in vitro efficacy of colistin plus vancomycin and rifampin against colistin-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii causing ventilator-associated pneumonia [PDF]
We present the case of a patient with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) caused by a pan-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii successfully treated with the combination colistin plus vancomycin plus rifampin, whose in vitro activity was investigated by ...
Cipolla, Alessia +5 more
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Bacteria‐Responsive Nanostructured Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Antimicrobial Therapy
Bacteria‐responsive nanocarriers are designed to release antimicrobials only in the presence of infection‐specific cues. This selective activation ensures drug release precisely at the site of infection, avoiding premature or indiscriminate release, and enhancing efficacy.
Guillermo Landa +3 more
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