Altered redox status, DNA damage and modulation of L-tryptophan metabolism contribute to antimicrobial action of curcumin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03495
Abstract: Identification and development of newer and better antimicrobials from natural products represent ongoing research efforts by many investigators. Curcumin is a polyphenol commonly found in the plant Curcuma longa (better known as turmeric). It has… read more here.
Keywords: dna damage; antimicrobial action; curcumin; action curcumin ... See more keywords
Enhanced Antimicrobial Efficacy of Bimetallic Porous CuO Microspheres Decorated with Ag Nanoparticles.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b11364
Abstract: The antimicrobial action of porous CuO microspheres (μCuO), Ag nanoparticles (nAg), and bimetallic porous CuO microspheres decorated with Ag nanoparticles (μCuO/nAg) was evaluated against surrogate microorganisms representative of pathogens commonly implicated in foodborne and healthcare-associated… read more here.
Keywords: porous cuo; cuo; microspheres decorated; bimetallic porous ... See more keywords
Unravelling the antimicrobial action of antidepressants on gut commensal microbes
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74934-9
Abstract: Over the past decade, there has been increasing evidence highlighting the implication of the gut microbiota in a variety of brain disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Studies have shown that depression affects the… read more here.
Keywords: unravelling antimicrobial; microbiota; antimicrobial activity; action antidepressants ... See more keywords
Dual surface functionalised curcumin-shellac nano-delivery system with enhanced antimicrobial action
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DOI: 10.1039/d5ra03212a
Abstract: We report a strong boost of the antimicrobial action of curcumin (CUR) upon encapsulation in sterically stabilized shellac-based nanoparticles (NPs) with cationic surface functionalisation. The CUR-loaded shellac NPs were fabricated by solvent attrition and co-precipitation… read more here.
Keywords: shellac nps; antimicrobial action; surface; cur ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial Electrospun Polycaprolactone-Based Wound Dressings: An In Vitro Study About the Importance of the Direct Contact to Elicit Bactericidal Activity.
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DOI: 10.1089/wound.2018.0893
Abstract: Objective: To prepare efficient antibacterial carvacrol (CAR) and thymol (THY)-loaded electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL)-based wound dressings. Approach: Using electrospinning we were able to prepare wound dressings with antimicrobial action thanks to their large surface per volume… read more here.
Keywords: contact; electrospun polycaprolactone; based wound; antimicrobial action ... See more keywords
Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Action of Cell-Free Culture Extracts and Volatile Organic Compounds Produced by Endophytic Fungi Curvularia Eragrostidis
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.920561
Abstract: Endophytes are the mutualistic microorganisms that reside within the host plant and promote plant growth in adverse conditions. Plants and their endophytes are engaged in a symbiotic relationship that enables endophytes to access bioactive genes… read more here.
Keywords: spectrum antimicrobial; curvularia eragrostidis; plant; antimicrobial action ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial Action and Reversal of Resistance in MRSA by Difluorobenzamide Derivatives Targeted at FtsZ
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9120873
Abstract: The bacterial cell division protein, FtsZ, has been identified as a target for antimicrobial development. Derivatives of 3-methoxybenzamide have shown promising activities as FtsZ inhibitors in Gram-positive bacteria. We sought to characterise the activity of… read more here.
Keywords: difluorobenzamide derivatives; action reversal; mrsa; resistance ... See more keywords
Alpha-Bisabolol-Loaded Cosmetic Micellar Solution with Cleansing and Antimicrobial Action for Facial Skin Hygiene
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DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics11050173
Abstract: The current research is focused on the discovery and optimization of an effective cosmetic carrier of alpha-bisabolol as a first step in the development of a cosmetic product with cleansing and antimicrobial action for facial… read more here.
Keywords: antimicrobial action; micellar solution; solution; cleansing antimicrobial ... See more keywords
Design, Characterization, and Preparation of New Smart Photoactive Polymers and Their Capacity for Photodynamic Antimicrobial Action in Organic Film
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DOI: 10.3390/polym17091247
Abstract: The photosensitive properties of smart photoactive polymers give them a wide range of potential applications across various fields. This study focuses on designing polymeric systems that incorporate hydrophilic polymers, with the primary goal of adapting… read more here.
Keywords: action organic; antimicrobial action; photodynamic antimicrobial; photoactive polymers ... See more keywords