Synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen-loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatment by umaima saleem memon, Murk saleem memon, Abdul Wahab Memon, Mehwish Shahzad, Murk Rehman, Farooq Ahmed, Zeeshan Khatri

“…An antimicrobial barrier may accelerate rehabilitation by facilitating the healing of living tissues affected by injuries caused by burning. …”
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The Antibacterial Activities of Secondary Metabolites Derived from Streptomyces sp. by Rabia Mrehil Elsalam, Khang Wen Goh, Mahani Mahadi, Najwa Mohammad, Yaman Walid Kassab, Noraziah Mohamad Zin, Kok-Yong Chin

“…In view of this, there is an overwhelming need to discover new bioactive compounds with effective antimicrobial properties. Concurrently, the genus Streptomyces has a growing reputation as a potential biological source of various antibiotics and other bioactive metabolites. …”
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Programmed polymeric integration of gold nanoparticles into multi-material 3D printed hydrogels by Said El Turk, Dileep Chekkaramkodi, Murad Ali, Abdulrahim A. Sajini, Haider Butt

“…They are utilized for targeted drug delivery, biological sensing, antimicrobial systems, and for plasmonic optical devices. …”
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The Burden and Antibiotic Sensitivity of Salmonella Non-Typhi and Shigella Related Bloody Diarrhea in Children by Abir Rashid Al Sinani, Tawfiq Taki Al Lawati, Hajar Musabah Al Saadi, Aamera Al Majrafi

“…We collected data related to demographic characteristics, symptoms, blood investigations, stool bacterial culture, and antimicrobial sensitivity. Stool samples were tested for Salmonella and Shigella growth. …”
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Incidence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli isolated from women with urinary tract infections in Jordan by Rania Al-Groom

“…E. coli species were present in 189 (95.5) of the recurrent UTIs. Regarding antimicrobial susceptibility testing of E. coli isolates, the highest percentage of resistance and susceptible rates were found for nalidixic acid (75.8%) and gentamicin (64.1%) respectively. …”
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Herbaspirillum Infection in Humans: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Rashmi Dhital, Anish Paudel, Nidrit Bohra, Ann K. Shin

“…With the institution of appropriate antimicrobial therapy, the outcomes seem mostly favorable.…”
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Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Plant Leaf Extract of Catha edulis and Its Antibacterial Activity by Worku Wubet Andualem, Fedlu Kedir Sabir, Endale Tsegaye Mohammed, Hadgu Hailekiros Belay, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa

“…EDS characterization of the biosynthesized NPs also indicated that the reaction product was composed of highly pure CuO NPs. Moreover, the antimicrobial activities of different concentrations of CuO NPs synthesized using Catha edulis extract were also tested. …”
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State of the art progress of Evolvulus alsinoides in pharmacological activity and plant tissue culture: A potent Chinese medicinal plant by Collince Omondi Awere, Valentine Chikaodili Anadebe, Rakkammal Kasinathan, Pandiyan Muthuramalingam, Ramesh Manikandan

“…Results: E. alsinoides contain an abundance of secondary metabolites, such as triterpenoids, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, and essential oils, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiproliferative, and immunomodulatory properties. …”
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Effect of <i>Satureja montana</i> Essential Oil on Model Lipid Membranes by Simona Sennato, Silvia Trabalzini, Maria Gioia Fabiano, Domenico Truzzolillo, Edouard Chauveau, Cecilia Bombelli, Federica Rinaldi, Maria Carafa

“…<i>Satureja montana</i> essential oil is a natural substance able to inhibit the growth of several pathogens. This antimicrobial effect is often attributed to its ability to penetrate cellular structures and disrupt them. …”
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Feeding practices and other factors associated with faecal consistency and the frequencies of vomiting and diarrhoea in captive tigers (Panthera tigris) by S.L. Lefebvre, H.M. Wallett, E.S. Dierenfeld, K.M. Whitehouse-Tedd

“…The odds and frequency of diarrhoea over the previous six months increased with the frequency of feeding beef and muscle meat; and the frequency of liquid faeces in the previous four weeks increased with oral antimicrobial treatment and increasing frequency of feeding beef. …”
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Biogenic Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles from Physalis peruviana and Application in Wound Healing by Stephen Adongo Odongo, Fredrick Oluoch Okumu, Solomon Omwoma Lugasi, Martin Opiyo Onani, Stephen Gaya Agong

“…The gold nanoparticles synthesized from Physalis peruviana show antimicrobial activities against gram-positive bacteria and, gram-negative bacteria as well as gram-positive fungus. …”
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A plasmid-chromosome crosstalk in multidrug resistant enterobacteria by Laura Toribio-Celestino, Alicia Calvo-Villamañán, Cristina Herencias, Aida Alonso-del Valle, Jorge Sastre-Dominguez, Susana Quesada, Didier Mazel, Eduardo P. C. Rocha, Ariadna Fernández-Calvet, Alvaro San Millan

“…Abstract Conjugative plasmids promote the dissemination and evolution of antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens. However, plasmid acquisition can produce physiological alterations in the bacterial host, leading to potential fitness costs that determine the clinical success of bacteria-plasmid associations. …”
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DJK-5, an anti-biofilm peptide, increases Staphylococcus aureus sensitivity to colistin killing in co-biofilms with Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Samuel J. T. Wardell, Deborah B. Y. Yung, Anupriya Gupta, Mihnea Bostina, Joerg Overhage, Robert E. W. Hancock, Daniel Pletzer

“…Within biofilms, bacteria demonstrate a remarkable increase in resistance and tolerance to antimicrobial treatment. We investigated the efficacy of combining the last-line antibiotic colistin with a membrane- and stringent stress response-targeting anti-biofilm peptide DJK-5 against co-biofilms comprised of multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). …”
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Possible biocontrol of bacterial blight in pomegranate using native endophytic Bacillus spp. under field conditions by N. Manjunatha, Somnath S. Pokhare, Ruchi Agarrwal, Nripendra V. Singh, Jyotsana Sharma, Mallikarjun M. Harsur, Rajiv A. Marathe

“…GC–MS-based volatile profiling revealed the presence of several bioactive compounds with reported antimicrobial activities. These endophytes (CFU of 108/mL) were then spray-inoculated on leaves of 6-month-old pomegranate plants in the polyhouse. …”
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Explication of Pharmacological Proficiency of Phytoconstituents from Adansonia digitata Bark: An In Vitro and In Silico Approaches by Sangavi P., Gowtham Kumar S., Nachammai KT., Chandrabose Selvaraj, Langeswaran K.

“…The results of different assays, such as α-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), superoxide, nitric oxide scavenging assays, and total antioxidant by thiobarbituric acid method (TBA) and ferric thiocyanate (FTC) method, demonstrated a substantial scavenging of free radicals and an effective antioxidant efficacy. The bark’s antimicrobial activity was tested through agar diffusion, resulting in a range of zone of inhibition from 10.1 ± 0.36 mm to 20.85 ± 0.76 mm. …”
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DECOCTION OF RED BETEL LEAVES (PIPER CROCANTUM) AGAINST THE REDUCED SYMPTOMS OF FLUOR ALBUS IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS by Rosa Purwanti, Rini Hayu Lestari, Niken Grah Prihartanti

“…These red betel leaves (Piper crocantum) contain alkaloids that the green betel leaves do not have, and the alkaloids play a role as an antimicrobial agent. Besides, the red betel leaves have antiseptic power that is twice higher than the green betel leaves. …”
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Investigation of the histopathological effects of increasing amounts of peppermint oil (mentha piperita) added to quail (coturnix coturnix japonica) feed as a growth promoter on li... by Mustafa Ünal Boyraz, Muhammet Bahaeddin Dörtbudak, Besime Daş, Akın Yiğin, Mehmet Şevki Çadırcı, Aydın Daş

“…<p> <b>Conclusion:</b> It has been observed that peppermint oil, which contributes to increase the yield by increasing protein synthesis and feed utilization, as well as providing a healthy breeding opportunity with its antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effect, should be given at an appropriate dose in order to benefit from these positive properties.…”
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Azole Antifungal Consumption in Community Pharmacy Sales in Mainland Portugal: Trend Analysis from 2014 to 2023 by Sofia Moura, Paulo Duarte, Ana Sofia Oliveira, José Martinez-de-Oliveira, Ana Palmeira-de-Oliveira, Joana Rolo

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Excessive or inadequate use of antimicrobial drugs may lead to the emergence of resistant strains. …”
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The Role of Quercetin, a Flavonoid in the Management of Pathogenesis Through Regulation of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Biological Activities by Hajed Obaid A. Alharbi, Mohammad Alshebremi, Ali Yousif Babiker, Arshad Husain Rahmani

“…It has been reported to have a wide range of health benefits including hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, wound healing, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory effects, achieved through the modulation of various biological activities. …”
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Synthesis of Chitosan Oligomers/Propolis/Silver Nanoparticles Composite Systems and Study of Their Activity against Diplodia seriata by Petruta Mihaela Matei, Pablo Martín-Ramos, Mercedes Sánchez-Báscones, Salvador Hernández-Navarro, Adriana Correa-Guimaraes, Luis M. Navas-Gracia, Cassyo Araujo Rufino, M. Carmen Ramos-Sánchez, Jesús Martín-Gil

“…The synthesis and characterization of composites of oligomeric chitosan with propolis extract which allow the incorporation of a third component (silver nanoparticles) are reported, together with their application in aqueous or hydroalcoholic solutions with a view to the formation of adhesive substances or nanofilms for the protection of vineyards against harmful xylophagous fungi. The antimicrobial properties of the association of the two biological products or those resulting from the incorporation of silver nanoparticles (NPs) are studied and discussed. …”
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