The role of RNA regulators, quorum sensing and c-di-GMP in bacterial biofilm formation.
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DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13389
Abstract: Biofilms provide an ecological advantage against many environmental stressors, such as pH and temperature, making it the most common life‐cycle stage for many bacteria. These protective characteristics make eradication of bacterial biofilms challenging. This is… read more here.
Keywords: role; biofilm formation; biofilm; gmp ... See more keywords
Functional Enzyme Mimics for Oxidative Halogenation Reactions that Combat Biofilm Formation.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.201707073
Abstract: Transition-metal oxide nanoparticles and molecular coordination compounds are highlighted as functional mimics of halogenating enzymes. These enzymes are involved in halometabolite biosynthesis. Their activity is based upon the formation of hypohalous acids from halides and… read more here.
Keywords: combat biofilm; biofilm formation; functional enzyme; formation ... See more keywords
Comparing proteome changes involved in biofilm formation by Streptococcus mutans after exposure to sucrose and starch.
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DOI: 10.1002/bab.2442
Abstract: Streptococcus mutans is a main organism of tooth infections including tooth decay and periodontitis. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of sucrose and starch on biofilm formation and proteome profile of… read more here.
Keywords: streptococcus mutans; biofilm formation; starch; sucrose starch ... See more keywords
In situ tracking of microbeads for the detection of biofilm formation
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DOI: 10.1002/bit.27648
Abstract: In this study, we utilize the free motion of beads incorporated in bacterial suspension to investigate the behavior of the medium surrounding the beads during biofilm formation. The use of imaging techniques such as digital… read more here.
Keywords: microbeads detection; tracking microbeads; biofilm formation; formation ... See more keywords
Improvement of biofilm formation for application in a single chamber microbial electrolysis cell
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DOI: 10.1002/fuce.202100003
Abstract: An experimental design was performed to study the combined effects of the parameters used for bacteria selective biofilm formation. The parameters were the potential applied, the time of the biofilm formation with electroactive bacteria or… read more here.
Keywords: microbial electrolysis; single chamber; biofilm formation; chamber microbial ... See more keywords
Cellulophaga algicola alginate lyase inhibits biofilm formation of a clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain MCC 2081
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DOI: 10.1002/iub.2442
Abstract: Alginate lyases are potential agents for disrupting alginate‐rich Pseudomonas biofilms in the infected lungs of cystic fibrosis patients but there is as yet no clinically approved alginate lyase that can be used as a therapeutic.… read more here.
Keywords: alginate; cellulophaga algicola; biofilm formation; alginate lyase ... See more keywords
Streptococcus gordonii LuxS/autoinducer‐2 quorum‐sensing system modulates the dual‐species biofilm formation with Streptococcus mutans
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DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201700010
Abstract: Dental plaques are mixed‐species biofilms that are related to the development of dental caries. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is an important cariogenic bacterium that forms mixed‐species biofilms with Streptococcus gordonii (S. gordonii), an early colonizer… read more here.
Keywords: biofilm formation; quorum sensing; sensing system; species biofilm ... See more keywords
Influence of N‐acylhomoserine lactonase silver nanoparticles on the quorum sensing system of Helicobacter pylori: A potential strategy to combat biofilm formation
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DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201900537
Abstract: The treatment of Helicobacter pylori usually fails due to their ability to form biofilms and resistance to antibiotics. This might potentially lead to gastric carcinoma and mucosa‐associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. In the present study, we… read more here.
Keywords: silver nanoparticles; biofilm formation; acylhomoserine lactonase; quorum sensing ... See more keywords
Biofilm formation in Gram-positives as an answer to combined salt and metal stress.
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DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202300149
Abstract: Biofilm formation can lead to tolerance against stressors like antibiotics, toxic metals, salts, and other environmental contaminants. Halo- and metal-tolerant bacilli and actinomycete strains isolated from a former uranium mining and milling site in Germany… read more here.
Keywords: biofilm; biofilm formation; salt metal;
Shining light on multi‐drug resistant Candida auris: Ultraviolet‐C disinfection, wavelength sensitivity, and prevention of biofilm formation of an emerging yeast pathogen
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DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.1261
Abstract: Candida auris is an emerging fungal superbug of worldwide interest. It is associated with high mortality rates and exhibits increased resistance to antifungals. Ultraviolet subtype C (UVC) light can be used to disinfect surfaces to… read more here.
Keywords: disinfection; biofilm formation; candida auris; sensitivity ... See more keywords
Meloxicam inhibits biofilm formation and enhances antimicrobial agents efficacy by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.545
Abstract: Microbial biofilms are communities of surface‐adhered cells enclosed in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances. Bacterial cells in biofilm are 10~1,000‐fold more resistant to antimicrobials than the planktonic cells. Burgeoning antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa… read more here.
Keywords: pseudomonas aeruginosa; antimicrobial agents; meloxicam; biofilm formation ... See more keywords