The Value of Desmethylclozapine and Serum CRP in Clozapine Toxicity: A Case Report by Khalid Abou Farha, Andre van Vliet, Henderikus Knegtering, Richard Bruggeman

“…Although the underlying cause of toxicity was not clinically obvious, giving antimicrobial therapy resulted in an improvement in the patient’s clinical condition. …”
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Bovine Antibody-Based Oral Immunotherapy for Reduction of Intragastric Helicobacter pylori Colonization: A Randomized Clinical Trial by CM den Hoed, AC de Vries, PBF Mensink, CM Dierikx, H Suzuki, L Capelle, H van Dekken, R Ouwendijk, EJ Kuipers

“…These regimens fail to eradicate H pylori in 15% to 40% of patients, primarily due to antimicrobial resistance and insufficient patient compliance. …”
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The Photoprotective Effect of Curcumin on Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation by Aletheia Threskeia, Siti Khaerunnisa, Ahmad K. Al-Khazaleh, Indri Safitri Mukono

“…It is a phenol with biological effects, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, wound healing, and antineoplastic. This paper aims to provide a systematic review of the literature on the photoprotective effect of curcumin on skin irradiated by ultraviolet (UV) light (in vivo studies). …”
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The Role of Immune Defects and Colonization of Staphylococcus aureus in the Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis by Danuta Nowicka, Ewelina Grywalska

“…A deficiency in the endogenous antimicrobial peptides may be partly responsible for the susceptibility to colonization by and skin infection with S. aureus in patients with AD. …”
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Milk-derived bioactive peptides by Phareichon Kashung, Devi Karuthapandian

“…Milk-derived peptides have been identified to be antihypertensive, anti-diabetic, cytomodulatory, antioxidative, antimicrobial, and mineral binding peptides with wide applications as nutraceuticals in commercial products and food preservatives in food industry. …”
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The cell autonomous and non-autonomous roles of itaconate in immune response by Chao Chen, Xinjian Li

“…Itaconate which is discovered as a mammalian metabolite possessing antimicrobial and immunoregulatory activity has attracted much attention in the field of immunometabolism. …”
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Toxicity of Usnic Acid: A Narrative Review by Nicoletta Croce, Michele Pitaro, Valentina Gallo, Giovanni Antonini

“…Usnic acid (UA) is a dibenzofuran derivative naturally present in lichens, organisms resulting from the symbiosis between a fungus and a cyanobacterium, or an alga. UA shows antimicrobial, antitumor, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory as well as UV-protective activities. …”
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Efficacy of Sakacin on Selected Food Pathogenic Microorganisms Isolated from Fermented Milk Products by SSD Mohammed, D Damisa, TV Balogu, E Bala

“…The sakacin had inhibitory effects on all test microorganisms (ranging from +5mm to +6mm) except Shigella dysenteriae N11, Salmonella typhimurium N8, Klebsiella ozaenae W24 and Proteus mirabilis N16a). Bacteriocins are antimicrobial substances of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have gained tremendous attention as potential bio preservatives in the food and dairy industries. …”
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MINI DENTAL IMPLANTS: ADVANTAGES, LIMITATIONS AND CLINICAL APPLICABILITY by Iulian Constantin, Irina Adriana Beuran, Norina Consuela Forna, Anton Knieling, Doriana Agop Forna, Cristian-Constantin Budacu

“…In addition, essential oils, with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, help maintain peri-implant health, preventing infections and peri-implant complications. …”
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Conventional Medicinal Uses, Phytoconstituents, and Biological Activities of Euphorbia officinarum L.: A Systematic Review by Imane Chamkhi, Mohamed Hnini, Jamal Aurag

“…Plants in the genus Euphorbia are well known for the chemical diversity of their diterpenoids and isoprenoid constituents, which perform many activities such as cytotoxic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activities, as well as different biological properties, that cannot be overlooked. …”
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Role of plasmids in antibiotic resistance in clinical infections and implications for epidemiological surveillance: a review by Ayodele Oluwaseun Ajayi, Olajide Joseph Akinjogunla, Adebowale Toba Odeyemi, Akinyomade Oladipo Owolabi

“…The global upsurge in antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) is putting immense pressure on healthcare. The spreading of antimicrobial resistance is facilitated by mobile genetic elements, most especially plasmids. …”
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Revisiting 310-helices: biological relevance, mimetics and applications by Diego Núñez-Villanueva

“…In addition, 310-helices are considered key intermediates in protein folding as well as a crucial structure for the antimicrobial activity of naturally occurring peptaibols. …”
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Neisseria meningitidis as a Cause of Septic Arthritis: An Unusual Case of Periprosthetic Joint Infection by A. Mc Carthy, J. M. Broderick, A. P. Molloy

“…She continued postoperative long-term antimicrobial therapy with resolution of her infection. …”
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Iron-regulatory liver hormone hepcidin and its place in the system of congenital immunity by O. A. Smirnov

“…Hepcidin is coded by HAMP gene (Hepcidin Antimicrobial Peptide) in chromosome 19. Expression peptide mRNA in hepatocytes is induced by proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1α, IL-6 and TNF-α) similar to acute phase proteins of inflammation, and also by liver iron overload. …”
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Successful Treatment of Secondary Aortoenteric Fistula with a Special Graft by Ömer Faruk Çiçek, Mustafa Cüneyt Çiçek, Ersin Kadiroğulları, Alper Uzun, Mahmut Ulaş

“…This study reports a rare type of secondary aortoenteric fistula to the left colon, and it describes an unusual and successful surgical treatment. Antimicrobial coating of prosthetic vascular grafts may be a good alternative in the presence of graft infection associated with aortoenteric fistula because in situ grafts may carry an increased risk of reinfection.…”
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Scedosporium prolificans Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis of the Hip Joints in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review by Luca Daniele, Michael Le, Adam Franklin Parr, Lochlin Mark Brown

“…The condition was refractory to initial antimicrobial suppression and surgical irrigation and debridement. …”
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Voriconazole-induced periostitis in the hand by Gurbinder Singh, Daria Motamedi, Kevin Sweetwood

“…This case report details a 65-year-old male on chronic immunosuppressive and antimicrobial therapy following heart transplant who developed hand pain. …”
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Effective anti-adhesives of uropathogenic Escherichia coli by Ribić Rosana, Meštrović Tomislav, Neuberg Marijana, Kozina Goran

“…Due to their frequent occurrence in the community and nosocomial settings, as well as the development of resistance to the commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents, an enormous financial burden is placed on healthcare systems around the world. …”
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Identification and antibiotic susceptibility of catalase negative gram positive cocci isolated from dairy cows with subclinical mastitis by H. Hüseyin Hadimli, Zafer Sayın, Osman Erganiş, Kürşat Kav

“…The susceptibilities of CNGP cocci were determined to be different to antimicrobial agents.<p> <b>Conclusion:</b> This study shown that identification of CNGP cocci isolated from dairy cows with subclinical mastitis should be performed accordingly.…”
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What do central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections have to do with bundles? by BL Johnston, JM Conly

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