Horizontal gene transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in biofilms
C Michaelis, E Grohmann - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Most bacteria attach to biotic or abiotic surfaces and are embedded in a complex matrix
which is known as biofilm. Biofilm formation is especially worrisome in clinical settings as it …
which is known as biofilm. Biofilm formation is especially worrisome in clinical settings as it …
Plasmids, a molecular cornerstone of antimicrobial resistance in the One Health era
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a substantial threat to human health. The widespread
prevalence of AMR is, in part, due to the horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes …
prevalence of AMR is, in part, due to the horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes …
Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in biofilms
Most bacteria in nature exist in aggregated communities known as biofilms, and cells within
a biofilm demonstrate major physiological changes compared to their planktonic …
a biofilm demonstrate major physiological changes compared to their planktonic …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms
M Fernández-Billón, AE Llambías-Cabot… - Biofilm, 2023 - Elsevier
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major cause of life-threatening acute infections and life-long
lasting chronic infections. The characteristic biofilm mode of life in P. aeruginosa chronic …
lasting chronic infections. The characteristic biofilm mode of life in P. aeruginosa chronic …
Crosslinking kiwifruit-derived DNA with natural aromatic aldehydes generates membranolytic antibacterial nanogels
FY Chung, YZ Lin, CR Huang, KW Huang… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Improper use of antibiotics has led to the global rise of drug-resistant biofilm bacteria. Thus,
researchers have been increasingly interested in green materials that are highly …
researchers have been increasingly interested in green materials that are highly …
A mathematician's guide to plasmids: an introduction to plasmid biology for modellers
Plasmids, extrachromosomal DNA molecules commonly found in bacterial and archaeal
cells, play an important role in bacterial genetics and evolution. Our understanding of …
cells, play an important role in bacterial genetics and evolution. Our understanding of …
Antibacterial, Anti-biofilm and pro-migratory effects of double layered hydrogels packaged with lactoferrin-DsiRNA-silver nanoparticles for chronic wound therapy
MAM Fathil, H Katas - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance and biofilm formation in diabetic foot infections worsened during the
COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in more severe infections and increased amputations …
COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in more severe infections and increased amputations …
Distribution of antibiotic resistance genes on chromosomes, plasmids and phages in aerobic biofilm microbiota under antibiotic pressure
C Wang, Z Tian, X Luan, H Zhang, Y Zhang… - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The objective of this study is to quantitatively reveal the main genetic carrier of antibiotic
resistance genes (ARGs) for blocking their environmental dissemination. The distribution of …
resistance genes (ARGs) for blocking their environmental dissemination. The distribution of …
The evolution of infectious transmission promotes the persistence of mcr-1 plasmids
J Yang, R Wu, Q Xia, J Yu, LX Yi, Y Huang, M Deng… - Mbio, 2023 - Am Soc Microbiol
Conjugative plasmids play a vital role in bacterial evolution and promote the spread of
antibiotic resistance. They usually cause fitness costs that diminish the growth rates of the …
antibiotic resistance. They usually cause fitness costs that diminish the growth rates of the …
Nanoscale fluconazole-constructed metal-organic frameworks with smart drug release for eradication of Candida biofilms in vulvovaginitis infection
J Wang, L Su, Y Li, Y Liu, L Xie - Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 2025 - Elsevier
Fungal infections associated with oral, gynecological, and skin ailments pose significant
clinical challenges. The presence of biofilms often hampers the efficacy of conventional …
clinical challenges. The presence of biofilms often hampers the efficacy of conventional …