Bacteremia due to Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides in a Patient with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Kazuko Ino, Kazunori Nakase, Kei Suzuki, Akiko Nakamura, Atsushi Fujieda, Naoyuki Katayama

“…The patient developed a high fever despite antimicrobial therapy with doripenem after induction chemotherapy. …”
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Role of SarA in Staphylococcus aureus: A Virulence Target For Therapeutic Strategies by Yi He Kuai, Jodi Woan-Fei Law, Yong Sze Ong, Vengadesh Letchumanan, Learn-Han Lee, Loh Teng-Hern Tan

“…In this review, we present an overview of the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of sarA gene expression, with a particular emphasis on its relevance in the development and sustenance of antimicrobial resistance, along with in the processes of biofilm formation and activation of virulence genes in MRSA. …”
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Neutrophil extracellular traps in tumor metabolism and microenvironment by Zhanrui Liu, Yuanyao Dou, Conghua Lu, Rui Han, Yong He

“…Abstract Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are intricate, web-like formations composed of DNA, histones, and antimicrobial proteins, released by neutrophils. These structures participate in a wide array of physiological and pathological activities, including immune rheumatic diseases and damage to target organs. …”
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Moringa oleifera is a Prominent Source of Nutrients with Potential Health Benefits by Zahidul Islam, S. M. Rashadul Islam, Faruk Hossen, Kazi Mahtab-ul-Islam, Md. Rakibul Hasan, Rezaul Karim

“…Leaves, flowers, seeds, and almost all parts of this tree are edible and have immense therapeutic properties including antidiabetic, anticancer, antiulcer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant. Most of the recent studies suggested that Moringa should be used as a functional ingredient in food. …”
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Leukocyte Production of Inflammatory Mediators Is Inhibited by the Antioxidants Phloretin, Silymarin, Hesperetin, and Resveratrol by Jezrom B. Fordham, Afsar Raza Naqvi, Salvador Nares

“…One such disorder is periodontitis characterised by an antimicrobial immune response, inflammation, and irreversible changes to the supporting structures of the teeth. …”
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Advances in Research on the Interaction of Food-derived Polysaccharide and Polyphenol by Jun HE, Mengdie WANG, Xiaoqiang CHEN, Miaomiao YING

“…In addition, this paper focuses on the effects of concentration, pH, temperature and ionic strength on the interaction between polysaccharides and polyphenols, and further generalizes the alteration of physicochemical properties such as solubility and crystallinity, as well as bioactivities such as antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of polysaccharides and polyphenols under the interaction. …”
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Impact of Chlorella vulgaris and probiotic supplementation on performance, immunity and intestinal microbiota of broiler chickens. by Verena Pereira Dinalli, Marcio Carvalho Costa, Emerson José Venâncio, João Antônio Barbosa Filho, José Antônio Bessegatto, Augusto Tasch Holkem, Amauri Alcindo Alfieri, Caio Abercio da Silva, Alexandre Oba

“…Chlorella vulgaris has antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as the probiotic that is important for keeping the intestinal microbiota balanced. …”
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ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE OF ACTINOBACILLUS PLEUROPNEUMONIAE IN SWINE: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS by V. S. Rusaleyev

“…The disease epidemic surveillance is based on continuous monitoring aimed at porcine Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae identification, confirmation and registration, determination of its characteristics and trends in development of sensitivity to antimicrobial preparations. The article addresses the topic of antibiotic use and the antibiotic resistance of microorganisms, which is actual not only for veterinary medicine but also for medicine. …”
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Deteksi Bakteri Patogen Pada Daging Ayam Broiler Sebagai Skrining Foodborne Diseases Di Kabupaten Jember by Enny Suswati, Supangat Supangat, Alya Wafaul Lutfadaturroifa, Dava Rizky Pratama

“…The negative effect of using antimicrobial drugs is that they accumulate in animal tissues as residues and eventually become part of the food pyramid, subsequently impacting human health. …”
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Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Viral Infection by Maytawan Thanunchai, Suradej Hongeng, Arunee Thitithanyanont

“…However, the interplay between MSCs and virus is like a double-edge sword, and it also provides beneficial effects such as allowing the proliferation and function of antiviral specific effector cells instead of suppressing them, serving as an ideal tool for study of viral pathogenesis, and protecting hosts against viral challenge by using the antimicrobial activity. Here, we therefore review favorable and unfavorable consequences of MSCs and virus interaction with the highlight of safety and efficacy for applying MSCs as cell therapy.…”
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Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Herbal and Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Gingival Health by Vaishnavi Senkalvarayan, Priya Kesavan, Jayachandran Dorairaj, R Madhumala, Saranyan Ravi, Ann Theresa Tomy

“…Nowadays, herbal extracts from plants have been widely used as they possess anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic actions. Material and Methods: A group of 45 healthy subjects in the age group of 19–35 years were selected and randomly divided into three groups, Group A - Himalaya complete care mouthwash, Group B - CHX mouthwash, Group C - Distilled water as a control group. …”
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The Detection of Fosfomycin-Modifying Enzymes (fos) in Uropathogenic Enterobacterale, Azerbaijan, Iran by Aidin Lalezadeh, Pardis Ghotaslou, Reza Ghotaslou

“…MDR was nonsusceptibility to at least one agent in three or more antimicrobial categories. The fosfomycin resistance genes were also evaluated by PCR. …”
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Biological Properties, Bioactive Constituents, and Pharmacokinetics of Some Capsicum spp. and Capsaicinoids by Gaber, El-Saber Batiha, Ali, Alqahtani, Oluwafemi, Adeleke Ojo, Hazem M., Shaheen, Lamiaa, Wasef, Mahmoud, Elzeiny, Mahmoud, Ismail, Mahmoud, Shalaby, Toshihiro, Murata, Adrian, Zaragoza-Bastida, Nallely, Rivero-Perez, Amany, Magdy Beshbishy, Keneth, Iceland Kasozi, Philippe, Jeandet, and Helal F., Hetta

“…Moreover, it possesses antimicrobial, antiseptic, anticancer, counterirritant, appetite stimulator, antioxidant, and immunomodulator activities. …”
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The Genus <i>Chiliadenus</i>: A Comprehensive Review of Taxonomic Aspects, Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities by Lucinda Villaescusa Castillo, Francisco Zaragozá García, Cristina Zaragozá Arnáez

“…The genus <i>Chiliadenus</i> (Asteraceae) has been traditionally used in Mediterranean medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. However, scientific research on this genus remains limited, highlighting the need for a comprehensive review of its chemical composition and pharmacological characteristics. …”
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Antibiotic Resistance Profiling of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Clinical Specimens in a Tertiary Hospital from 2010 to 2012 by Alain C. Juayang, Gemma B. de los Reyes, April Joy G. de la Rama, Christine T. Gallega

“…Specifically, this study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial resistance of S. aureus isolated from clinical specimens and to put emphasis on the prevalence of MRSA and Inducible Clindamycin Resistance. …”
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High incidence of Escherichia coli resistance to colistin from chicken farms in Kathmandu Valley by Kipa Tamrakar, Avina Lama, Binita Dhakal, Luna Adhikari, Megha Shrestha, Jeena Amatya

“… Overusing antimicrobial growth promoters in poultry farming plays a significant role in spreading drug-resistant Escherichia coli. …”
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THE USE OF AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE FOR WOUND HEALING IN BURN INJURIES by Almas Nur Prawoto, Ishandono Dachlan

“…Results: Research has shown that it contains antimicrobial properties that could be of great benefit in burn patients and is compatible to use in developing countries because it is readily available, easy to obtain and sterilize, able to cover wounds of large size, protects the wound from excessive water and electrolyte loss, reduces pain intensity, requires fewer dressing changes and is also more cost effective than conventional dressings. …”
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Staphylococcus aureus Infections in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: Illustrated Cases by Kam Lun Hon, Ronald C. M. Fung, Karen K. Y. Leung, Alexander K.C. Leung, Wun Fung Hui, Wing Lum Cheung

“…Prompt diagnosis and use of appropriate antimicrobial treatments is essential to reducing mortality and morbidity associated with staphylococcal infections.…”
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Benign biliary stricture caused by transduodenal lumen-apposing metal stent placement for pancreatic acute necrotic collection by Shuhei Shintani, Takuya Okamoto, Kosuke Hiroe, Hidenori Kimura, Hiroto Inoue, Atsushi Nishida, Osamu Inatomi

“…No improvements were observed despite one week of antimicrobial therapy. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage via the superior duodenal angle was conducted and a lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) was placed. …”
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Novel Biologically Potent Diorganosilicon(IV) Complexes of Indole-2,3-Dione Derivatives by R. V. Singh, Pooja Nagpal

“…The studies demonstrate that, 1,3-dihydro-3-[2-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-oxoethylidene]-2H-indol-2-onehydrazincarbothioamide and its diphenylsilicon(IV) complexes have comparable antimicrobial activity and are less toxic to male albino rats than Bavistin.…”
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