Antibacterial particles and predatory bacteria as alternatives to antibacterial chemicals in the era of antibiotic resistance.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mib.2021.09.016
Abstract: This review is focused on the subset of antibacterial agents whose action involves one-on-one targeting of infecting bacteria. These agents target individual bacteria and their efficacy is based on particle numbers in contrast to chemical… read more here.
Keywords: alternatives antibacterial; antibacterial chemicals; particles predatory; bacteria alternatives ... See more keywords
Examining the efficacy of intravenous administration of predatory bacteria in rats
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-02041-3
Abstract: The proteobacteria Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus and Micavibrio aeruginosavorus are obligate predators of Gram-negative bacteria, and have been proposed to be used to treat multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. The ability of predatory bacteria to reduce bacterial burden in… read more here.
Keywords: administration; examining efficacy; bacterial burden; bacteria rats ... See more keywords
Eying up predatory bacteria: living antimicrobials for ocular infections.
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DOI: 10.1097/icu.0000000000001200
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW The growing threat of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, particularly in ocular infections like bacterial keratitis, necessitates alternative therapeutic strategies. This review evaluates the potential therapeutic role of predatory bacteria as novel live antimicrobials, offering… read more here.
Keywords: living antimicrobials; predatory bacteria; bacteria living; ocular infections ... See more keywords
Prey Range and Genome Evolution of Halobacteriovorax marinus Predatory Bacteria from an Estuary
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DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00508-17
Abstract: Predatory bacteria attack and digest other bacteria and therefore may play a role in shaping microbial communities. To investigate phenotypic and genotypic variation in saltwater-adapted predatory bacteria, we isolated Halobacteriovorax marinus BE01 from an estuary… read more here.
Keywords: gene; genome evolution; marinus; predatory bacteria ... See more keywords
A streamlined method to determine the antibiotic resistance of plaque-forming predatory bacteria
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1582371
Abstract: Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health issue caused by antibiotic overuse, leading to the rise of multi-resistant pathogens such as in bacteria of the ESKAPE group. Alternative or combination therapies, including bacteriophages… read more here.
Keywords: forming predatory; predatory bacteria; plaque forming; resistance ... See more keywords
Regulation of Antibiotic Resistance Genes on Agricultural Land Is Dependent on Both Choice of Organic Amendment and Prevalence of Predatory Bacteria
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13080750
Abstract: Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are widespread in the environment, and soils, specifically, are hotspots for microorganisms with inherent antibiotic resistance. Manure and sludge used as fertilizers in agricultural production have been shown to contain vast… read more here.
Keywords: predatory bacteria; antibiotic resistance; choice organic; resistance genes ... See more keywords
Predatory Bacteria in the Treatment of Infectious Diseases and Beyond
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DOI: 10.3390/idr16040052
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing problem worldwide, with significant associated morbidity and mortality. Given the slow production of new antimicrobials, non-antimicrobial methods for treating infections with significant AMR are required. This review examines the… read more here.
Keywords: bacteria treatment; predatory bacteria; infectious diseases; predatory ... See more keywords
Diversity and Antimicrobial Potential of Predatory Bacteria from the Peruvian Coastline
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DOI: 10.3390/md15100308
Abstract: The microbiome of three different sites at the Peruvian Pacific coast was analyzed, revealing a lower bacterial biodiversity at Isla Foca than at Paracas and Manglares, with 89 bacterial genera identified, as compared to 195… read more here.
Keywords: peruvian coastline; antimicrobial potential; potential predatory; diversity antimicrobial ... See more keywords