Metagenomic next-generation sequencing for lung cancer low respiratory tract infections diagnosis and characterizing microbiome features by Yao Liu, Bohan Yang, Qi Qi, Shijie Liu, Yiheng Du, Linlin Ye, Qiong Zhou

“…GSVA was used to analyze the potential functions of identified genera.ResultsBacteria were the most common pathogens (n=74) in LRTIs of lung cancer patients, and polymicrobial infections predominated compared to monomicrobial infections (p<0.001). …”
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Detection of Viable but Nonculturable E. coli Induced by Low-Level Antimicrobials Using AI-Enabled Hyperspectral Microscopy by MeiLi Papa, Aarham Wasit, Justin Pecora, Teresa M. Bergholz, Jiyoon Yi

“…Rapid detection of bacterial pathogens is essential for food safety and public health, yet bacteria can evade detection by entering a viable but nonculturable (VBNC) state under sublethal stress, such as antimicrobial residues. …”
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Absence of Tuberculosis-Causing Mycobacteria from Slaughtered Livestock Tissues and Environmental Samples, Gauteng Province, South Africa by Vuyokazi Mareledwane, Abiodun A. Adesiyun, Tiny M. Hlokwe

“…Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) is a group of bacteria responsible for causing tuberculosis in animals and humans. …”
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Postbiotics From Lactobacillus Johnsonii Activates Gut Innate Immunity to Mitigate Alcohol‐Associated Liver Disease by Ruopeng Yin, Tao Wang, Jingzu Sun, Huanqin Dai, Yuting Zhang, Ningning Liu, Hongwei Liu

“…Specifically, HKLJ is found to upregulate the expression of intestinal lysozymes, thereby enhancing the production of immunoregulatory substances from gut bacteria, which subsequently activated the Nucleotide‐binding oligomerization domain 2 (NOD2)‐interleukin (IL‐23)‐IL‐22 innate immune axis. …”
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Cell free supernatants of Bifidobacterium adolescentis and Bifidobacterium longum suppress the tumor growth in colorectal cancer organoid model by Min Jung Kim, Myoung-Hyun Song, Yo-Sep Ji, Ji Won Park, Young-Kyoung Shin, Soon-Chan Kim, Gihyeon Kim, Beomki Cho, Hansoo Park, Ja-Lok Ku, Seung-Yong Jeong

“…However, the influence of bacteria-secreted metabolites on CRC growth is yet to be fully elucidated. …”
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Development of Curcumin Encapsulated Liposomes in Chlorhexidine-Loaded Organogel Using Ternary Phase Systems for Treatment of Omphalitis in Infants by Ibilola Mary Cardoso-Daodu, Margaret Okonawan Ilomuanya

“…Current therapy for omphalitis includes the topical application of chlorhexidine on the umbilicus. Bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus, which are the key causative organisms of omphalitis, are resistant to chlorhexidine. …”
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Examining alternative approaches to antibiotic utilisation: A critical evaluation of phage therapy and antimicrobial peptides combination as potential alternatives by Chibuzo Vincent Alisigwe, Chibuzor Stanley Ikpa, Uchenna Joseph Otuonye

“…This publication comprehensively examines the current literature on the potential of AMPs and bacteriophages to treat infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, either as monotherapies, in combination with existing antibiotics, or in synergy with each other. …”
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Prospective Clinical Trial for Septic Arthritis: Cartilage Degradation and Inflammation Are Associated with Upregulation of Cartilage Metabolites by Hagen Schmal, Anke Bernstein, Matthias J. Feucht, Benjamin Erdle, Jan M. Pestka, That Minh Pham, Eva Johanna Kubosch

“…Infections with Staphylococcus species induced higher IL-1β expression but less cartilage destruction than other bacteria. Conclusion. Articular infections have bacteria-specific implications on cartilage metabolism. …”
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Investigation of biocompatibility and antibacterial properties of electrospun chitosan/ polyethylene oxide -based scaffolds containing propolis extract against Enterococcus faecali... by Sayed Reza Ebrahimi, Mohammad Nikbakht, Milad Shahini Shams Abadi, Abolfazl Gholipour, Mitra Bagheri, Majid Validi

“…The indiscriminate use of antibiotics has contributed to the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and complicating the treatment of such infections. …”
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Effects of Dietary Aflatoxin B1 on Hybrid Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ♀ × Epinephelus lanceolatus ♂) Growth, Intestinal Health, and Muscle Quality by Hao Liu, Ruitao Xie, Weibin Huang, Yuanzhi Yang, Menglong Zhou, Baiquan Lu, Biao Li, Beiping Tan, Xiaohui Dong

“…The presence of AFB1 in the experiment led to a decrease in beneficial intestinal bacteria, such as Prevotella, and an increase in harmful intestinal bacteria, such as Prevotellaceae_NK3B31_group. …”
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Characterization and Pharmacological Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesized Using the Bark Extract of Garcinia Kola by Sunday Adewale Akintelu, Seyifunmi Charles Olugbeko, Femi Adekunle Folorunso, Abel Kolawole Oyebamiji, Aderonke Similoluwa Folorunso

“…This study was embarked on to investigate the antimicrobial activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Garcinia kola bark extract against some bacteria strains. Fresh barks of Garcinia kola were obtained from the “Gbeleju” farm land in Irele town in Ondo state region of Nigeria. …”
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Targeted Sonodynamic Therapy Platform for Holistic Integrative Helicobacter pylori Therapy by Xiaojing Yin, Yongkang Lai, Xinyuan Zhang, Tingling Zhang, Jing Tian, Yiqi Du, Zhaoshen Li, Jie Gao

“…Upon ultrasound activation, it generates singlet oxygen, effectively attacking planktonic bacteria, disrupting biofilms, and facilitating the clearance of intracellular bacteria by promoting autophagy, including multidrug‐resistant strains. …”
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Gut Microbial Translocation in Critically Ill Children and Effects of Supplementation with Pre- and Pro Biotics by Paola Papoff, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Gabriella d'Ettorre, Carla Cerasaro, Elena Caresta, Fabio Midulla, Corrado Moretti

“…Bacterial translocation as a direct cause of sepsis is an attractive hypothesis that presupposes that in specific situations bacteria cross the intestinal barrier, enter the systemic circulation, and cause a systemic inflammatory response syndrome. …”
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Antibacterial Mechanisms of Constituents from Galla chinensis Revealed by Experimental and Virtual Screening-Based Studies by Meilan Liu, Tingting Lin, Liyuan Yao, Hongfeng Chen, Yu Lu, Zhengguo Tao, Haiquan Zhao, Sheng-Xiang Qiu, Liyun Zhao

“…However, very few substances have been found to be active against Gram-negative bacteria. This study aimed to identify antimicrobial activity substances against Gram-negative bacteria from fourteen TCMs. …”
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DETECTION OF PANTON-VALENTINE LEUKOCIDIN (PVL) GENE AGAINST METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA) IN DIABETIC ULCER PATIENTS by Prisma Anjarlena, Suliati, Wisnu Istanto, Retno Sasongkowati

“…Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients are susceptible to wound infections brought on by S. aureus bacteria, in dealing with infections caused by bacteria, antibiotic treatment was conducted. …”
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Fecal occult blood affects intestinal microbial community structure in colorectal cancer by Wu Guodong, Wu Yinhang, Wu Xinyue, Shen Hong, Chu Jian, Qu Zhanbo, Han Shuwen

“…Characteristic gut bacteria were screened, and various machine learning algorithms were applied to construct CRC risk prediction models. …”
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Preliminary study on antimicrobial activities of skin mucus from by-catch of Elasmobranch species by Aydoğdu Elif Özlem Arslan, Kesiktaş Mert, Sanli Nazmiye Ozlem, Güngör Nihal Doğruöz, Sancar Serap, Yildiz Taner, Yemişken Emre

“…Antibacterial activity was observed from three isolated bacteria against Escherichia coli, Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium, E. faecalis, and Bacillus subtilis. …”
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A 14-Year Retrospective Analysis of Endogenous Endophthalmitis in a Tertiary Referral Center of Southern Thailand by Patama Bhurayanontachai, Phingphan Klongthanakit

“…Among all the specimens, Gram-positive bacteria were identified in 55.5%, Gram-negative bacteria in 22.2%, fungi in 14.8%, and mixed organisms in 7.4%. …”
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Gut microbiome in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by Anastasios Mpountouridis, Christina Tsigalou, Ioanna Bezirtzoglou, Eugenia Bezirtzoglou, Elisavet Stavropoulou

“…The disturbance of gut commensal bacteria impacting host’s homeostasis is referred to as gut dysbiosis. …”
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Lung and Gut Microbiota as Potential Hidden Driver of Immunotherapy Efficacy in Lung Cancer by Carmine Carbone, Geny Piro, Vincenzo Di Noia, Ettore D’Argento, Emanuele Vita, Miriam Grazia Ferrara, Sara Pilotto, Michele Milella, Giovanni Cammarota, Antonio Gasbarrini, Giampaolo Tortora, Emilio Bria

“…In this review, we discuss some of the major findings depicting bacteria as crucial gatekeeper for the immune response against tumor and their role as driver of immunotherapy efficacy in lung cancer with a special focus on the distinctive role of gut and lung microbiota in the efficacy of immunotherapy treatment.…”
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