Severe Gingival Enlargement with Coexisting Erosive Lichen Planus in Severe Chronic Periodontitis Patient by Ambika Sharma, Chakshu Aggarwal, Vijay P. Mathur, Divesh Sardana

“…Gingival condition was also complicated by the presence of coexisting lichen planus which was predominantly erosive for which topical corticosteroid, antifungal, and antimicrobial agents were prescribed. Eight-month follow-up did not show recurrence of gingival enlargement. …”
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Bacteriocin-like peptides encoded by a horizontally acquired island mediate Neisseria gonorrhoeae autolysis. by Katy Poncin, Samantha A McKeand, Hayley Lavender, Kacper Kurzyp, Odile B Harrison, Annabell Roberti, Charlotte Melia, Errin Johnson, Martin C J Maiden, David R Greaves, Rachel Exley, Christoph M Tang

“…The nap island in the gonococcus encodes 3 cationic, bacteriocin-like peptides which have no detectable antimicrobial activity. Instead, the gonococcal Neisseria autolysis peptides (Naps) promote autolytic cell death when bacteria enter the stationary phase of growth. …”
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Camel Bite Associated with Depressed Skull Fracture with Rapidly Spreading Subgaleal Cellulitis by Shaymaa Al-Umran, Ahmad Abdulfattah, Faisal Alabbas, Hosam Al-Jehani

“…Their infectious potential is poorly understood, and the guidelines for antimicrobial treatment are not well developed. We describe a 40-year-old male, who works as a camel herder and was bitten by a camel while he was tying it down which led to a unilateral depressed skull fracture and multiple bilateral teeth-puncture wounds in the scalp. …”
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Serum Calprotectin: A Potential Biomarker for Neonatal Sepsis by Lidia Decembrino, Mara De Amici, Margherita Pozzi, Annalisa De Silvestri, Mauro Stronati

“…Calprotectin is an antimicrobial, calcium and zinc binding heterocomplex protein that could be used as a nonspecific marker for activation of granulocytes and mononuclear phagocytes. …”
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A Chromosome level assembly of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) variety grown in arid environment by Himanshu V. Patankar, Luis F. Rivera, Fatima Omari Alzahrani, Rod A. Wing, Ikram Blilou

“…The new reference genome will contribute to identifying stress resistance traits in pomegranates thriving in arid environments as well as new dietary antioxidants and antimicrobial peptides with pharmaceutical and therapeutic applications.…”
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Comparative metabolic study of planktonic and sessile cells in Salmonella Enteritidis ATCC 13076: Elucidating metabolic pathways driving biofilm formation. by Yuliany Guillín, Claudia Ortiz, William Hidalgo

“…Microorganisms tend to accumulate on surfaces, forming aggregates such as biofilms, which grant them resistance to various environmental stressors and antimicrobial agents. This ability has hindered the effective treatment of diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms, including Salmonella, which is responsible for a significant number of deaths worldwide. …”
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Changes in the Intestinal Microbiota in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis: Systematizing Literature Data by I. V. Maev, A. I. Levchenko, D. N. Andreev

“…The severe CP is associated with impaired synthesis of antimicrobial peptides, bicarbonates, and digestive enzymes by the pancreas, which is a risk factor for dysbiotic changes in the intestinal microbiota, consisting in the development of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and gut dysbiosis. …”
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Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli Serotypes from Cochin Estuary by Divya P. Sukumaran, Srinivasan Durairaj, Mohamed Hatha Abdulla

“…Isolates were serotyped, antibiogram-phenotyped for twelve antimicrobial agents, and genotyped by polymerase chain reaction for uid gene that codes for β-D-glucuronidase. …”
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Lactic Acid Bacteria from African Fermented Cereal-Based Products: Potential Biological Control Agents for Mycotoxins in Kenya by Eliud N. Wafula, Christabel N. Muhonja, Josiah O. Kuja, Eddy E. Owaga, Huxley M. Makonde, Julius M. Mathara, Virginia W. Kimani

“…The lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are generally regarded as safe (GRAS) due to their long history of application in food fermentation systems and ability to produce antimicrobial compounds (hydroxyl fatty acids, organic acids, phenyllactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, bacteriocins, and carbon dioxide) with a broad range of antifungal activity. …”
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Biomolecules of the Horseshoe Crab’s Hemolymph: Components of an Ancient Defensive Mechanism and Its Impact on the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Industry by Md. Ashrafuzzaman, Mamudul Hasan Razu, Nazmir-Nur Showva, Tohmina Afroze Bondhon, Md. Moniruzzaman, Sad Al Rezwan Rahman, Md. Raisul Islam Rabby, Fatema Akter, Mala Khan

“…These biomolecules are antimicrobial and antibacterial, enabling them to be drug resistant. …”
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Emergence and Distribution of Diverse Serovars of Non-Typhoidal Salmonellae in Mangalore, Coastal Karnataka: A 12-year Experience by Beena Antony, Anup Kumar Shetty, Thomas S. Kuruvilla

“…Nonlactose fermenting colonies resembling Salmonella were subjected to biochemical characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility testing followed by serotyping. …”
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A Japanese man with community-onset carbapenem-resistant Stutzerimonas nitrititolerans bacteremia and a sacral pressure ulcer: a case report by Kohei Hasegawa, Kenya Murata, Yuki Suzuki, Yoshihiko Ogawa, Hisakazu Yano

“…Conclusions This case confirms that S. nitrititolerans can cause infection in humans and highlights the antimicrobial susceptibility profile and the treatment strategy for infections caused by this rare bacterium. …”
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Effectiveness of ultrasound (US) and slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) treatments for removing Listeria monocytogenes biofilms by Hongrui Ren, Yu Quan, Shaokang Liu, Jianxiong Hao

“…Slightly acid electrolyzed water (SAEW) and ultrasound have emerged as environmentally-friendly antimicrobial agents. However, their bactericidal efficacy is not high when used alone. …”
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Efficacy of different preoperative antiseptics in preventing a risk of surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta‑analysis of randomized controlled trials by Lutao Yang, Shunxin Liao, Qing Cao, Sanjay Rastogi

“…This meta-analysis found that 2%–2.5% CHA is the most effective preoperative antiseptic for preventing SSIs, with significant reduction in their incidence and significant antimicrobial activity. Conclusions: The findings of this meta-analysis indicate that for patients undergoing any type of surgery, the use of 2%–2.5% CHA for skin preparation is the most effective method for preventing SSIs.…”
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The pharmacognostic profile and pharmacological importance of cordia myxa-a review by Asif yousuf Wani, Rubeena Khaliq, Nazia Kousar, Sarika Pundir

“…Evaluation of pharmacological and therapeutic activities confirmed the Cordia myxa plant's hypotensive, respiratory stimulant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, diuretic and immunomodulatory properties. …”
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Effect of Interleukin and Hepcidin in Anemia of Chronic Diseases by Maha F. Yacoub, Hala Fouad Ferwiz, Fadwa Said

“…Recent studies revealed that interleukin-6 (IL-6), a proinflammatory cytokine, and hepcidin, an antimicrobial hepatic peptide, play a key role in ACD pathogenesis. …”
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Deep eutectic solvent extraction and biological activity of polysaccharides from Tenebrio molitor by Shengru Yang, Xu Li, Qiaoli Li

“…This study aimed to extract polysaccharides from Tenebrio molitor using ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvent (DESs) and to evaluate their structural features, as well as their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and α-amylase inhibitory activities. …”
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Fabrication of pH-Responsive Chitosan/Polyvinylpyrrolidone Hydrogels for Controlled Release of Metronidazole and Antibacterial Properties by Zerihun Feyissa, Gemechu Deressa Edossa, Tariku Bayisa Bedasa, Leta Guta Inki

“…This hydrogel displays enhanced antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli showed substantial inhibition zones indicating the produced CS/PVP hydrogels are promising candidates for controlled drug release applications.…”
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Grape Pomace: A Review of Its Bioactive Phenolic Compounds, Health Benefits, and Applications by Janice da Conceição Lopes, Joana Madureira, Fernanda M. A. Margaça, Sandra Cabo Verde

“…This review provides an updated overview of the composition of grape pomace from winemaking, highlighting sustainable methodologies for extracting phenolic compounds and their potential health benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, antiproliferative, anti-aging, and gut health properties. …”
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Biochemical and Molecular Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Isolates from Hospitalized Patients by Amit Karmakar, Parimal Dua, Chandradipa Ghosh

“…Antibiogram analysis of isolated Staphylococcus aureus strains with respect to different antimicrobial agents revealed resistance pattern ranging from 57 to 96%. …”
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