Isolation and Identification of Some Probiotic Bacteria and Their Potential Role in Improving Immune Response and Resistance of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Comparison w... by Mosleh M. Abomughaid

“…The potential probiotic based on the in vitro antimicrobial activity test was identified as P. putida using routine and gel electrophoresis and 16S rRNA sequencing. …”
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Chloramphenicol-infused N-vinyl-based soft contact lenses for therapeutic and optical applications by Lina M. Shaker, Ahmed Alamiery, Abdulamier Ahmed Abdulamier, Wan Nor Roslam Wan Isahak

“…This Si-NVP-HEMA based formulation provides a multifunctional solution integrating antimicrobial protection UV blocking capabilities and excellent optical performance with essential water content and oxygen permeability positioning it as a promising option for safe comfortable extended wear CLs.…”
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Additive Effects of Glutathione in Improving Antibiotic Efficacy in HIV–<i>M.tb</i> Co-Infection in the Central Nervous System: A Systematic Review by Leena Nabipur, Michael Mouawad, Vishwanath Venketaraman

“…Results: Preclinical studies showed that GSH improves macrophage antimicrobial function, reduces oxidative stress, and limits <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> (<i>M.tb</i>) growth. …”
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Emergence of Highly Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Patients with Infections Admitted to Public Hospitals in Southwest Iran by Sepide Namdari, Ali Farhadi, Aida Khademalhoseini, Abbas Behzad-Behbahani, Afsaneh Moaddeb

“…The aim of this study was to determine the rate of antimicrobial resistance of the bacteria causing infections, Acinetobacter species in particular, in local public hospitals in Firuzabad, Fars province, Iran. …”
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Fish-derived hepcidins in cancer treatment: a scoping review by Wan-Atirah Azemin, Syarifah Ab Rashid, Noraini Philip, Abdul Manaf Ali, Mohd Shahir Shamsir

“…Result Analysis of 881 publications revealed research distribution across four main categories: immune response (60.07%), antimicrobial peptides (17.65%), iron homeostasis (13.69%), and cancer research (2.94%). …”
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Lactic Acid Bacteria from Northern Thai (Lanna) Fermented Foods: A Promising Source of Probiotics with Applications in Synbiotic Formulation by Nittiya Suwannasom, Achiraya Siriphap, Ornampai Japa, Chonthida Thephinlap, Chutamas Thepmalee, Krissana Khoothiam

“…All the selected LAB isolates exhibited γ-hemolytic activity, strong antimicrobial activity, and high resistance to gastric and duodenal digestion conditions. …”
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Research Progress on Bacteriocins Produced by Lactic Acid Bacteria and Their Inhibitory Effect on the Biofilm of Staphylococcus aureus by Xiaoge XUE, Yuanyuan LIU, Lina ZHANG, Rui FAN, Yu XIN, Jiage MA, Wei YU, Libo LIU

“…Bacteriocins are peptides with antimicrobial activity produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) during metabolism. …”
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High-intensity focused ultrasound: an innovative approach for micro-manipulation of demineralized dentine by Sheetal Maria Rajan, Barsha Shrestha, Amr Fawzy

“…Concurrently, HIFU’s antimicrobial effects against associated cariogenic biofilms and the corresponding thermal and biological impacts on surrounding tissues were investigated. …”
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Prevalence and Characterization of Streptococcus pyogenes Clinical Isolates from Different Hospitals and Clinics in Mansoura by Zeinab M. Helal, Dina E. Rizk, Mohamed M. Adel El-Sokkary, Ramadan Hassan

“…Different virulence factors were identified in S. pyogenes isolates. In addition, antimicrobial resistance was tested to eleven different antibiotics. …”
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Enhanced bacteriostatic effects of phage vB_C4 and cell wall-targeting antibiotic combinations against drug-resistant Aeromonas veronii by Xin Cao, Yanqiong Tang, ZhenZhang Lu, Xiang Ma, Hong Li, Xue Chi, Juanjuan Li, Zhu Liu

“…Furthermore, the phage dosage was critical in optimizing the antimicrobial effect when used in conjunction with antibiotics. …”
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Investigation of Antibiotic Resistance and Biofilm Formation in Clinical Isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae by Kiana Karimi, Omid Zarei, Parinaz Sedighi, Mohammad Taheri, Amin Doosti-Irani, Leili Shokoohizadeh

“…A total of 83 K. pneumoniae strains were isolated from clinical samples of patients in different wards of Hamadan hospitals from September 2018 to March 2019. Determination of antimicrobial susceptibility was performed using the disk diffusion method. …”
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The Prospects for the Therapeutic Implications of Genetically Engineered Probiotics by Sayyeda Farwa Mazhar, Muhammad Afzal, Ahmad Almatroudi, Samman Munir, Usman Ali Ashfaq, Maria Rasool, Hammad Raza, Hafiz Muhammad Waqas Munir, Muhammad Shahid Riaz Rajoka, Mohsin Khurshid

“…The process of genetic engineering can also be used for probiotic strains for the reversion of antimicrobial resistance and other modifications for their safer and effective human applications. …”
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The use of topical antiseptic solutions in the healing process of post-surgical skin wounds in dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) by Thomás Souza e Silva, Soke Gninlome Cedril Hounkonnou, Hiasmin Marcia de Souza Lima, Joana Luiza Crispiano Cunha Santos, Fábio de Souza Mendonça, Rinaldo Florencio-Silva, Ricardo dos Santos Simões, Fabrício Bezerra da Sá, Joaquim Evêncio-Neto

“…ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate whether the effectiveness of topical antiseptic solutions in restoring skin continuity solutions is related to their antimicrobial action or to their action in maintaining moisture, in dogs undergoing elective surgeries. …”
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Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized with Extracts of Leaves of Raphanus sativus L, Beta vulgaris L, and Ocimum basilicum and Its Application in Seed Disinfection by Cristina Garcidueñas-Piña, Carolina Tirado-Fuentes, Julio Ruiz-Pérez, Roberto Carlos Valerio-García, José Francisco Morales-Domínguez

“…Only at high concentration (10 mg/mL) of AgNPs, the growth of A. thaliana was decreased, while at low concentration (0.01 mg/mL) of ObAgNP and BvAgNPs, higher growth was showed, specifically 60 and 40% more than the control, respectively. All AgNPs showed antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and Klebsiella oxytoca which are bacteria of clinical interest, and against Agrobacterium tumefaciens, a bacterium used in the genetic transformation of plants.…”
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Plant-Derived Compounds in Hemp Seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.): Extraction, Identification and Bioactivity—A Review by Virginia Tanase Apetroaei, Daniela Ionela Istrati, Camelia Vizireanu

“…Scientific studies have shown that these compounds possess significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, making hemp seeds a promising ingredient for promoting health. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, Semiempirical and Biological Activities of Organotin(IV) Carboxylates with 4-Piperidinecarboxylic Acid by Shabbir Hussain, Saqib Ali, Saira Shahzadi, Saroj K. Sharma, Kushal Qanungo, Muhammad Shahid

“…The organotin(IV) carboxylates displayed powerful antimicrobial activities against various strains of bacteria and fungi and their minimal inhibitory concentration were also evaluated. …”
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Cost Impact Model of a Novel Multi-mRNA Host Response Assay for Diagnosis and Risk Assessment of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections and Sepsis in the Emergency Department by John E. Schneider, Jonathan Romanowsky, Philipp Schuetz, Ivana Stojanovic, Henry K. Cheng, Oliver Liesenfeld, Ljubomir Buturovic, Timothy E. Sweeney

“…While early detection and initiation of treatment reduces mortality, inappropriate treatment leads to adverse events and the development of antimicrobial resistance. Current diagnostic and prognostic solutions, including procalcitonin, lack required accuracy. …”
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Antibacterial Potential of Crude Extracts from <i>Cylindrospermum alatosporum</i> NR125682 and <i>Loriellopsis cavernicola</i> NR117881 by Albert Olufemi Ikhane, Foluso Oluwagbemiga Osunsanmi, Rebamang Anthony Mosa, Andrew Rowland Opoku

“…The challenges of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to human health have pushed for the discovery of a new antibiotics agent from natural products. …”
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Immunoinformatics design of a novel multiepitope vaccine candidate against non-typhoidal salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Kentucky using outer membrane proteins A, C, and F. by Elayoni E Igomu, Paul H Mamman, Jibril Adamu, Maryam Muhammad, Abubarkar O Woziri, Manasa Y Sugun, John A Benshak, Kingsley C Anyika, Rhoda Sam-Gyang, David O Ehizibolo

“…Kentucky) is rising, particularly due to the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance genes in human and animal populations. …”
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Associated with Myrciaria dubia in the Amazonia Region, Peru by Alexandra Jherina Pineda-Lázaro, Adela Vallejos-Tapullima, Angel David Hernández-Amasifuen, Santos Carballar-Hernández, Sixto Imán-Correa, Fernando Marcelo Carvajal-Vallejos, Orlando Ríos-Ramírez, Mike Anderson Corazon-Guivin

“…Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh (camu-camu) is a shrub native to the Amazon region that produces fruits with a high content of vitamin C and various bioactive compounds, making it a functional food with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. However, it is unknown which microorganisms are associated with its root system and can influence its growth and productivity. …”
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