Membrane potentials, oxidative stress and the dispersal response of bacterial biofilms to 405 nm light.
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DOI: 10.1088/1478-3975/ab759a
Abstract: The majority of chronic infections are caused by biofilms, which have higher levels of antibiotic resistance than planktonic growth. Violet-blue 405 nm light has recently emerged as a novel bactericide, but limited studies have been… read more here.
Keywords: response; dispersal; stress; membrane ... See more keywords
Efficacy of Pulsed 405-nm Light-Emitting Diodes for Antimicrobial Photodynamic Inactivation: Effects of Intensity, Frequency, and Duty Cycle
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DOI: 10.1089/pho.2016.4179
Abstract: Abstract Objective: This study investigates possible advantages in pulsed over continuous 405-nm light-emitting diode (LED) light for bacterial inactivation and energy efficiency. Background: Alternative nonantibiotic methods of disinfection and infection control have become of significant… read more here.
Keywords: duty; inactivation; light emitting; pulsed 405 ... See more keywords
Assessment of the potential for resistance to antimicrobial violet-blue light in Staphylococcus aureus
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-017-0261-5
Abstract: BackgroundAntimicrobial violet-blue light in the region of 405 nm is emerging as an alternative technology for hospital decontamination and clinical treatment. The mechanism of action is the excitation of endogenous porphyrins within exposed microorganisms, resulting in… read more here.
Keywords: blue light; sub lethal; 405 light; violet blue ... See more keywords
Efficacy of 405 nm Light-Emitting Diode Illumination and Citral Used Alone and in Combination for Inactivation of Vibrio parahaemolyticus on Shrimp
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11142008
Abstract: Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a widely distributed pathogen, which is frequently the lead cause of infections related to seafood consumption. The objective of the present study was to investigate the antimicrobial effect of the combination of… read more here.
Keywords: illumination citral; parahaemolyticus; vibrio parahaemolyticus; emitting diode ... See more keywords