Halogenated antimicrobial agents to combat drug-resistant pathogens

OS Faleye, BR Boya, JH Lee, I Choi, J Lee… - Pharmacological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Antimicrobial resistance presents us with a potential global crisis as it undermines the
abilities of conventional antibiotics to combat pathogenic microbes. The history of …

Biocompatible cryogel with good breathability, exudate management, antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties for infected diabetic wound healing

Y Li, Z Yang, Q Sun, R Xu, R Li, D Wu… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Due to the complex microenvironment and healing process of diabetic wounds, developing
wound dressing with good biocompatibility, mechanical stability, breathability, exudate …

“Smart” antimicrobial nanocomplexes with potential to decrease surgical site infections (SSI)

Z Edis, S Haj Bloukh, MR Ibrahim, H Abu Sara - Pharmaceutics, 2020 - mdpi.com
The emergence of resistant pathogens is a burden on mankind and threatens the existence
of our species. Natural and plant-derived antimicrobial agents need to be developed in the …

Design, facile synthesis and characterization of dichloro substituted chalcones and dihydropyrazole derivatives for their antifungal, antitubercular and antiproliferative …

AB Shaik, RR Bhandare, S Nissankararao, Z Edis… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Infectious diseases caused by fungi and mycobacteria pose an important problem for
humankind. Similarly, cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. Therefore, there …

Metal-and Peroxide-Free Silicone Rubbers with Antibacterial Properties Obtained at Room Temperature

SS Filippova, KV Deriabin, I Perevyazko… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Metal-and peroxide-free silicone rubbers were obtained via a reaction between amino-
containing poly (dimethylsiloxanes)(amino-terminated (APDMS-1) or a copolymer with …

[HTML][HTML] Combating Bacterial Resistance by Polymers and Antibiotic Composites

I Olaru, A Stefanache, C Gutu, II Lungu, C Mihai… - …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
(1) Background: Since the discovery of antibiotics in the first half of the 20th century, humans
have abused this privilege, giving rise to antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Recent research has …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial properties of Lepidium sativum L. facilitated silver nanoparticles

SH Bloukh, Z Edis, HA Sara, MA Alhamaidah - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Antibiotic resistance toward commonly used medicinal drugs is a dangerously growing
threat to our existence. Plants are naturally equipped with a spectrum of biomolecules and …

Facile synthesis of antimicrobial aloe vera-“smart” triiodide-PVP biomaterials

Z Edis, SH Bloukh - Biomimetics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Antibiotic resistance is an eminent threat for the survival of mankind. Nosocomial infections
caused by multidrug resistant microorganisms are a reason for morbidity and mortality …

Green Synthesized Polymeric Iodophors with Thyme as Antimicrobial Agents

Z Edis, SH Bloukh, HA Sara, IH Bloukh - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern for the future of mankind. Common
antibiotics fail in the treatment of microbial infections at an alarming rate. Morbidity and …

Assembly of Polyiodide Networks with Cu (II) Complexes of Pyridinol-Based Tetraaza Macrocycles

A Martínez-Camarena, M Savastano, S Blasco… - Inorganic …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Polyiodide networks are currently of great practical interest for the preparation of new
electronic materials. The participation of metals in the formation of these networks is …