The growing increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria has led to the search for new
antibacterial agents capable of overcoming the resistance problem. In recent years …

Versatile nature of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) has made them an imperative
nanomaterial being employed in nanomedicine. Various physical, chemical, and biological …

Due to the continuous rise in biofilm‐related infections, biofilms seriously threaten human
health. The formation of biofilms makes conventional antibiotics ineffective and dampens …

The multifunctional properties of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) make them attractive
candidates for the treatment of various diseases. AMPs are considered as alternatives to …

Skin is the largest mechanical barrier against invading pathogens. Following skin injury, the
healing process immediately starts to regenerate the damaged tissues and to avoid …

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has become a fundamental tool in modern
therapeutics, notably due to the expanding versatility of photosensitizers (PSs) and the …

The development of drug-resistant microorganisms has become a critical issue for modern
medicine and drug discovery and development with severe socio-economic and ecological …

Bacterial biofilms formed on the material surfaces have posed a series of serious problems
for human health and industries. The treatment of mature biofilms is particularly difficult …

The aim of this study was to provide a comparative analysis of chitosan (CH), copper oxide
(CuO), and chitosan-based copper oxide (CH-CuO) nanoparticles for their application in the …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global crisis for human public health which threatens the
effective prevention and control of ever-increasing infectious diseases. The advent of …