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Candida albicans biofilm–induced vesicles confer drug resistance through matrix biogenesis

PLoS Biology, 2018
Cells from all kingdoms of life produce extracellular vesicles (EVs). Their cargo is protected from the environment by the surrounding lipid bilayer. EVs from many organisms have been shown to function in cell–cell communication, relaying signals that ...
R. Zarnowski, H. Sanchez, A. Covelli, E. Dominguez, Anna Jaromin, J. Bernhardt, Kaitlin F. Mitchell, C. Heiss, P. Azadi, A. Mitchell, D. Andes   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogens. [PDF]

, 2013
Advances in nanotechnology have demonstrated potential application of nanoparticles (NPs) for effective and targeted drug delivery. Here we investigated the antimicrobial and immunological properties and the feasibility of using NPs to deliver ...
Blecher-Paz, Karin, Champer, Jackson, Friedman, Adam J, Kim, Jenny, Liu, Phil T, Modlin, Robert L, Oren, Ami, Phan, Jenny, Pirouz, Aslan, Qin, Min, Schairer, David O   +10 more
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Materials Advances in Devices for Heart Disease Interventions

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review examines the crucial role of materials in heart disease interventions, focusing on strategies for monitoring, managing, and repairing heart conditions. It discusses the material requirements for medical devices, highlighting recent innovations and their impact on cardiovascular health.
Gagan K. Jalandhra, Lauryn Srethbhakdi, James Davies, Chi Cong Nguyen, Phuoc Thien Phan, Zachary Och, Aditya Ashok, Khoon S. Lim, Hoang‐Phuong Phan, Thanh Nho Do, Nigel H. Lovell, Jelena Rnjak‐Kovacina   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mining Selected Metagenomes/metatranscriptomes for Biosynthetic Gene Clusters and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes [PDF]

, 2021
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the serious global challenges in the current century. The fact that resistance genes transfer between bacteria, coupled with the fact that the world is connected through complex dynamics. Studying microbial behavior and
Yamany, Ahmed
core   +1 more source

Electrospinning and Nanofiber Technology: Fundamentals, Innovations, and Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores electrospinning fundamentals, methods for synthesizing polymer, metal oxide, carbon, and composite nanofibers, and advancements in fiber architectures like porous, core–shell, and aligned structures. It highlights applications in functional membranes, sensors, energy systems, and catalyst design while addressing future ...
Yujang Cho, Jong Won Beak, Mingyu Sagong, Seongcheol Ahn, Jong Seok Nam, Il‐Doo Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Trial Findings and Drug Development Challenges for Curcumin in Infectious Disease Prevention and Treatment

Life
Since ancient times, turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, has been renowned for its therapeutic properties. Recently, extensive documentation has highlighted the prevalence of microbial diseases without effective treatments, the increased ...
Mohamed El Oirdi, Mohd Farhan
doaj   +1 more source

Phyllanthus emblica polysaccharide (PEP) attenuates cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression through microbiota-dependent or –independent regulation of immune responses

Journal of Functional Foods
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Phyllanthus Emblica polysaccharide (PEP) on immunomodulation and intestinal flora in cyclophosphamide (CTX)-treated female mice.
Ding-Hui Xu, Hai-Yan Xie, Yu-Long Li, Lin Wang, Qing-Lu, Yu-Sun, Juan-Li Zhao, Hong Zeng   +7 more
doaj  

The mPEG-PCL Copolymer for Selective Fermentation of Staphylococcus lugdunensis Against Candida parapsilosis in the Human Microbiome. [PDF]

, 2016
Many human skin diseases, such as seborrheic dermatitis, potentially occur due to the over-growth of fungi. It remains a challenge to develop fungicides with a lower risk of generating resistant fungi and non-specifically killing commensal microbes.
Barshop, Bruce A, Chen, Wan-Tzu, Gallo, Richard L, Gangoiti, Jon A, Hsieh, Ming-Fa, Huang, Chun-Jen, Huang, Chun-Ming, Huang, Stephen, Hyun, Choi, Kao, Ming-Shan, Lee, Woan-Ruah, Lin, Wan-Zhen, Marito, Shinta, Ran, Yuping, Sanford, James A, Wang, Yanhan   +15 more
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Adjusting Cell‐Surface Interactions Through a Covalent Immobilization of Biomolecules

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This review presents an overview of current and emerging immobilization techniques coupled with an in‐depth investigation of the underlying mechanisms governing the activity and stability of covalently immobilized biomolecules. The aim of this study is to serve as a guide for the development of long‐lasting biomedical coatings with versatile biological
Sara Shakibania, Manus J. P. Biggs, Katarzyna Krukiewicz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of combined sewer overflows on the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes and bacteria in the James River [PDF]

, 2017
Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to human health. Clinical situations are the main focus for antibiotic resistance research, but understanding the spread of resistance in the environment is also vital.
Levengood, Enjolie
core   +1 more source