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Challenges and Future Directives of Synthetic Biology in Engineering Plant–Microbe Partnerships for Sustainable Agriculture

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Synthetic biology has recently proven to be a valuable tool for enhancing agriculture even in the face of environmental and biological stresses. Understanding the challenges that militate synthetic biology will assist in ensuring safe, stable, and scalable crop production.
Ben Jesuorsemwen Enagbonma, Rebaona Reaobaka Molefe‐Madlaliso, Alaba Adewole Adebayo, Oghoye Priscilla Oyedoh, Godfrey Okainemen Oribhabor, Oluwaseun Emmanuel Shittu, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola   +6 more
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Polycationic Peptide Engineering of Phage Endolysins Expands Host Range and Enhances Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activities Against Bacillus Species

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The exponential rise in antimicrobial resistance has highlighted the urgent need for the development of alternative antibacterial strategies, including phage‐derived and engineered protein agents such as endolysins and artilysins. In this study, we report the rational design, expression, and functional characterization of novel artilysins ...
Farhat Ansari, Tarushi, Vandan Nagar
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Physicochemical and Proteolytic Barriers Limiting Activity of Cpl-1 and Pal Endolysins in Human Circulation

Current Issues in Molecular Biology
The growing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections poses a serious burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Endolysins are promising candidates for a new type of antibiotic due to their strong bacteriolytic activity.
Marek Adam Harhala, Katarzyna Gembara, Izabela Rybicka, Zuzanna Maria Kaźmierczak, Paulina Miernikiewicz, Krystyna Dąbrowska   +5 more
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Scalable Separation and Purification of M13‐Bacteriophage‐Derived Particles Containing Artificial Single‐Stranded DNA Produced by Escherichia coli

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Single‐stranded DNA (ssDNA) solutions are promising innovations shaping the future of genetic research and medical therapies. In principle, biotechnological mass production of ssDNA can be achieved using Escherichia coli in a high‐cell density fed‐batch process by secreting phagemid particles derived from the filamentous M13 bacteriophages ...
Nathalie Hafner, Wiebke Winkler, Maximilian N. Honemann, Hendrik Dietz, Dirk Weuster‐Botz   +4 more
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Characterization and therapeutic potential of phage vB_Eco_ZCEC08 against multidrug-resistant uropathogenic Escherichia coli

BMC Microbiology
Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become a significant public health concern. The increasing ineffectiveness of antibiotics has led to a renewed focus on investigating other strategies, such as ...
Assmaa H. Hussein, Salsabil Makky, Raghda Hager, Ian F. Connerton, Ayman El-Shibiny   +4 more
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Neurovascular coupling in bone regeneration: Mechanisms, advanced biomaterials and challenges

BMEMat, EarlyView.
This figure illustrates various material strategies for neurovascularized bone regeneration, including electroactive scaffolds, ion‐loaded materials, drug delivery systems, surface modifications, cells/cell products, growth factors, and peptides. These approaches aim to synergistically promote the regeneration of neural, vascular, and bone tissues ...
Yixin Ma, Nan Jiang, Liyuan Chen, He Zhang, Xinjia Cai, Karan Gulati, Danqing He, Zhigang Cai, Yan Liu   +8 more
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Tackling cancer stemness with nanotechnology in the era of precision medicine

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Precise customization of nanoparticles (NPs) enables active targeting of cancer stem cells (CSCs), thereby improving drug delivery and therapeutic efficacy. NP‐based probing enhances CSC detection through imaging and liquid biopsy, whereas diverse therapeutic payloads improve therapeutic outcomes.
Shaolei Guo, Shun Yao, Lihui Meng, Chunyuan Chen, Yuechu Lucinda Lu, Rong Lu, Kashif Rafiq Zahid, Umar Raza, Qingzhi Wu, Wenli Chen   +9 more
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Efficacy of phage vB_Ps_ZCPS13 in controlling Pan-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from urinary tract infections (UTIs) and eradicating biofilms from urinary catheters

Virology Journal
Background Pan-drug resistance (PDR) is a ticking time bomb, as it causes high human hospitalizations and mortality rates. For instance, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with significant rates of urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to several reasons
Amira A. Mohamed, Emad M. El-Zayat, Ayman El-Shibiny   +2 more
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Using millimeter‐waves for rapid detection of pathogenic bacteria in food based on bacteriophage

Engineering Reports, 2019
The accessibility of a rapid method for detection and identification of food‐borne pathogens is crucial for food industry worldwide. Antibiotic resistance bacteria (eg, E. coli) that can enter the food chain in different ways, can indeed survive on foods
Kamel S. Sultan, Tamer A. Ali, Nada A. Fahmy, Ayman El‐Shibiny   +3 more
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De Novo Design of Multivalent α/β‐Peptides Mimicking Transcription Factors Targeting the CBP KIX Domain

Chemistry – A European Journal, EarlyView.
A modular, de novo α/β‐peptide design strategy allows fine‐tuning of ligand properties, resulting in multivalent ligands that simultaneously target separate binding sites on the protein surface. ABSTRACT Protein‐protein interactions that regulate gene expression in the nucleus are increasingly recognized as potential therapeutic targets but present ...
Márk V. Tresztián, Vencel L. Petrovicz, Edit Wéber, Tamás A. Martinek, Zsófia Hegedüs   +4 more
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