Metal-based nanoparticles: Antibacterial mechanisms and biomedical application
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 …
antibacterial agents capable of overcoming the resistance problem. In recent years …
Review of antimicrobial nanocoatings in medicine and dentistry: mechanisms of action, biocompatibility performance, safety, and benefits compared to antibiotics
This review discusses topics relevant to the development of antimicrobial nanocoatings and
nanoscale surface modifications for medical and dental applications. Nanomaterials have …
nanoscale surface modifications for medical and dental applications. Nanomaterials have …
Role of bacterial motility in differential resistance mechanisms of silver nanoparticles and silver ions
LM Stabryla, KA Johnston, NA Diemler… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Unlike conventional antimicrobials, the study of bacterial resistance to silver nanoparticles
(AgNPs) remains in its infancy and the mechanism (s) through which it evolves are limited …
(AgNPs) remains in its infancy and the mechanism (s) through which it evolves are limited …
Nanobiotics against antimicrobial resistance: harnessing the power of nanoscale materials and technologies
Given the spasmodic increment in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), world is on the verge of
“post-antibiotic era”. It is anticipated that current SARS-CoV2 pandemic would worsen the …
“post-antibiotic era”. It is anticipated that current SARS-CoV2 pandemic would worsen the …
Interactions of gold and silver nanoparticles with bacterial biofilms: Molecular interactions behind inhibition and resistance
Many bacteria have the capability to form a three-dimensional, strongly adherent network
called 'biofilm'. Biofilms provide adherence, resourcing nutrients and offer protection to …
called 'biofilm'. Biofilms provide adherence, resourcing nutrients and offer protection to …
Both silver ions and silver nanoparticles facilitate the horizontal transfer of plasmid-mediated antibiotic resistance genes
Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a growing threat to global human health. Horizontal gene
transfer (HGT) of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is recognized as the primary contributor …
transfer (HGT) of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is recognized as the primary contributor …
Co-occurrence of resistance genes to antibiotics, biocides and metals reveals novel insights into their co-selection potential
Background Antibacterial biocides and metals can co-select for antibiotic resistance when
bacteria harbour resistance or tolerance genes towards both types of compounds. Despite …
bacteria harbour resistance or tolerance genes towards both types of compounds. Despite …
Molecular mechanisms of bacterial resistance to metal and metal oxide nanoparticles
N Niño-Martínez, MF Salas Orozco… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
The increase in bacterial resistance to one or several antibiotics has become a global health
problem. Recently, nanomaterials have become a tool against multidrug-resistant bacteria …
problem. Recently, nanomaterials have become a tool against multidrug-resistant bacteria …
Metal resistance and its association with antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is recognised as a major global threat to public health by the World
Health Organization. Currently, several hundred thousand deaths yearly can be attributed to …
Health Organization. Currently, several hundred thousand deaths yearly can be attributed to …
The impact of insertion sequences on bacterial genome plasticity and adaptability
J Vandecraen, M Chandler, A Aertsen… - Critical reviews in …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Transposable elements (TE), small mobile genetic elements unable to exist independently
of the host genome, were initially believed to be exclusively deleterious genomic parasites …
of the host genome, were initially believed to be exclusively deleterious genomic parasites …