Biological properties of Moringa oleifera: A systematic review of the last decade [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Andrea Catalina Gómez, Javier Andrés Soto, C. A. Zuniga-Gonzalez, Karen Shirley Molina, Andrea Natalia Barreto, Maryeli Vásquez

“…On the other hand, the antimicrobial potential of M. oleifera was also evidenced, especially against multidrug-resistant strains. …”
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Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post‐harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 2 – A... by EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ), Ana Allende, Avelino Alvarez‐Ordóñez, Valeria Bortolaia, Sara Bover‐Cid, Alessandra De Cesare, Wietske Dohmen, Laurent Guillier, Lieve Herman, Liesbeth Jacxsens, Lapo Mughini‐Gras, Maarten Nauta, Jakob Ottoson, Luisa Peixe, Fernando Perez‐Rodriguez, Panagiotis Skandamis, Elisabetta Suffredini, Jen Banach, Bin Zhou, Maria Teresa daSilva Felício, Laura Martino, Winy Messens, Angela Botteon

“…Critical variables describing microbial dynamics in water are: (i) the chemical oxygen demand (COD), as an indicator of the concentration of organic matter; (ii) free chlorine (FC) and particularly its antimicrobial fraction, hypochlorous acid (HOCl); and (iii) the microbial population levels. …”
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Detection of Mycoplasma spp. from snakes from five different families by Marline M. Faulhaber, Florence Tardy, Franziska Saul, Elisabeth Müller, Michael Pees, Rachel E. Marschang

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Cultivable Actinobacteria First Found in Baikal Endemic Algae Is a New Source of Natural Products with Antibiotic Activity by Denis V. Axenov-Gribanov, Daria V. Kostka, Ulyana А. Vasilieva, Zhanna M. Shatilina, Maria E. Krasnova, Ekaterina V. Pereliaeva, Elena D. Zolotovskaya, Maria M. Morgunova, Olga O. Rusanovskaya, Maxim A. Timofeyev

“…Inadequate use of antibiotics has led to spread of microorganisms resistant to effective antimicrobial compounds for humans and animals. This study was aimed to isolate cultivable strains of actinobacteria associated with Baikal endemic alga Draparnaldioides baicalensis and estimate their antibiotic properties. …”
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Effect of non-contact induction heating on HA coatings and bone cement, an ex vivo study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Robert Kamphof, Dr. Bart G.C.W. Pijls, Dr. Rob G.H.H. Nelissen, Jeroen Mesman-Vergeer, Dr. Giuseppe Cama

“…Treatment is further complicated by a global rise of antimicrobial resistance. These protective mechanisms make treatment of prosthetic joint infection increasingly complex. …”
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Compounds Involved in the Invasive Characteristics of <i>Lantana camara</i> by Hisashi Kato-Noguchi, Midori Kato

“…Lantadene A, β-caryophyllene, germacrene-D, β-curcumene, eicosapentaenoic acid, and loliolide may possess antimicrobial activity. Allelochemicals, such as caffeic acid, ferulic acid, salicylic acid, α-resorcylic acid, <i>p</i>-hydroxybenzoic acid, vanillic acid, unbelliferone, and quercetin, including lantadenes A and B and β-caryophyllene, suppress the germination and growth of neighboring plant species. …”
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Effectiveness of a Commercial Lactic Acid Bacteria Intervention Applied to Inhibit Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli on Refrigerated Vacuum-Aged Beef by Katie R. Kirsch, Tamra N. Tolen, Jessica C. Hudson, Alejandro Castillo, Davey Griffin, T. Matthew Taylor

“…The objectives of this study were to assess the antimicrobial utility of a commercial LAB intervention against O157 and non-O157 Shiga-toxigenic E. coli (STEC) on intact beef strip loins during refrigerated vacuum aging and determine intervention efficacy as a function of mode of intervention application. …”
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Plant cell wall and the mechanisms of resistance to pathogens by O. G. Smirnova, A. V. Kochetov

“…At the points of contact with potential pathogens cell wall structural changes and accumulation of metabolites with antimicrobial, antifungal or antiviral activities occur. …”
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Biomimetic mineralization of diatom exoskeleton for sustainable pH-sensitive colored chitosan/silica hybrid self-supported films by Sandra Castanié, Laurent Billon

“…Therefore, thanks to their antimicrobial properties and their pH-sensitivity, such self-supported films could be designed for applications such as smart sustainable food packaging and food degradation indicator.…”
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Chemometric Methods—A Valuable Tool for Investigating the Interactions Between Antifungal Drugs (Including Antifungal Antibiotics) and Food by Agnieszka Wiesner-Kiełczewska, Paweł Zagrodzki, Alicja Gawalska, Paweł Paśko

“…Background/Objectives: Developing antifungal drugs with lower potential for interactions with food may help to optimize treatment and reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Chemometrics uses statistical and mathematical methods to analyze multivariate chemical data, enabling the identification of key correlations and simplifying data interpretation. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Cichorium intybus L. on the Liver Enzymes in Burn Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial by Abdolkhalegh Keshavarzi, Rahimeh Akrami, Mohammad M. Zarshenas, Saeid Zareie, Tayyeb Ghadimi, Ali Najafi, Mahsa Rostami Chijan, Azizallah Dehghan, Elham Zarenezhad

“…Cichorium intybus L. and milk thistle extracts showed a wide range of pharmacological activities such as significant antimicrobial effect and antioxidant activity, as well as anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antiproliferative, antiprotozoal, and hepatoprotective effect. …”
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Clinical Predictors of Hospital-acquired Pneumonia Associated with Acute Ischemic by Alexis Suárez Quesada, Ezequiel López Espinosa, Noelsis García Verdecia, Miguel Ángel Serra Valdés

“…<strong>Background:</strong> hospital-acquired pneumonia is a constant challenge given the current microbiological spectrum, antimicrobial resistance together with its high mortality, morbidity and hospital costs. …”
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Molecular Characterization and Epidemiology of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Pediatric Patients in Guangzhou, Southern China by Fei Gao, Zhile Xiong, Bingshao Liang, Zhenting Huang, Qiulian Deng, Jielin Wang, Huamin Zhong, Yan Long, Sufei Zhu

“…CRE isolates were used for further studies on antimicrobial susceptibility, the modified Hodge test (MHT), the modified carbapenem inactivation method (mCIM), and drug resistance genes. …”
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Continued high rates of antibiotic prescribing to adults with respiratory tract infection: survey of 568 UK general practices by Paul Little, Lucy Yardley, Martin C Gulliford, Judith Charlton, Lisa McDermott, Michael V Moore, Mark Ashworth, Tjeerd van Staa, Alex Dregan, Gerard McCann

“…Objectives Overutilisation of antibiotics may contribute to the emergence of antimicrobial drug resistance, a growing international concern. …”
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A phytotherapeutic approach to hinder the resistance against clindamycin by MRSA: in vitro and in silico studies by Amal Mayyas, Ali Al-Samydai, Nehaya Al-Karablieh, Waleed A Zalloum, Deniz Al-Tawalbeh, Farah Al-Mamoori, Rula A. Amr, Hamdi Al Nsairat, Simone Carradori, Lidia Kamal Al-Halaseh, Talal Aburjai

“…The research seeks to identify essential oils that exhibit synergistic activity with clindamycin and determine their potential key active components.Materials and Methods Essential oils commonly used in traditional medicine were tested for their antimicrobial activity against MRSA. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined using in vitro microdilution assays. …”
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Metronidazole and Vancomycin Have a Synergic Effect, with Plant Extracts as Helpful Tools to Combat <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Infections by Nancy C. Ruiz-Pérez, Yuli Bayona-Pérez, Silvia Laura Guzmán-Gutiérrez, Ricardo Reyes-Chilpa, Víctor M. Luna-Pineda, Javier Torres, Mariana Romo-Castillo

“…<b>Results:</b> Our results demonstrated that some extracts have effective antimicrobial activity and synergic effects with vancomycin and metronidazole. …”
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Phytochemical profile, therapeutic potentials, nutritional composition, and food applications of ginger: a comprehensive review by Great Iruoghene Edo, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Raghda S. Makia, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Tayser Sumer Gaaz, Emad Yousif, Agatha Ngukuran Jikah, Khalid Zainulabdeen, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Rapheal Ajiri Opiti, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Dina S. Ahmed, Huzaifa Umar

“…The compounds are responsible for the distinct aroma, flavor, and pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, antimicrobial, anti-cancer, gastroprotective effects associated with ginger. …”
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Exploration of Secondary Metabolites in <i>Platostoma menthoides</i> (L.) Using Ethyl Acetate Extract and Its Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Larvicidal Activities by Pavithra Senthilkumar, Subbu Thavamurugan, Aravinth Annamalai, Prabhu Kolandhasamy, Vasanthy Muthunarayanan, Nandhini Selvaraj, Lakshmiprabha Azhagiyamanavalan, Ramachandran Vinayagam

“…The primary aim of this study is to analyze and identify the secondary metabolites found in the extract of <i>P. menthoides</i> obtained using ethyl acetate and to assess its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and mosquito larvicidal properties for the first time. …”
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A Novel Adjuvant “Sublancin” Enhances Immune Response in Specific Pathogen-Free Broiler Chickens Inoculated with Newcastle Disease Vaccine by Yangke Liu, Jiang Zhang, Shuai Wang, Yong Guo, Tao He, Rui Zhou

“…Sublancin is a glycosylated antimicrobial peptide produced by Bacillus subtilis 168 possessing antibacterial and immunomodulatory activities. …”
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Development and Validation of an RP-HPLC Method for the Quantitative Analysis of Triclosan in Human Urine by Prince Karikari, James Oppong-Kyekyeku, Edmund Ekuadzi, Samuel Oppong Bekoe, Rita Opoku, Daniel Nimako Amprako, Emmanuel Addo-Yobo, Sandra Kwarteng Owusu, Bernard Arhin, Adegoke G. Falade, Ganiyu Arinola, Adeleye S. Bakarey, John I. Anetor, Kevin J. Mortimer

“…Triclosan (TCS), a synthesized chlorinated phenolic compound, is commonly utilized in consumable products as an antimicrobial agent. TCS has sparked widespread awareness because of its toxicity and possible negative effect on public health in recent years. …”
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