Experimental and computational studies of Schiff bases derived from 4-aminoantipyrine as potential antibacterial and anticancer agents by Johana Zúñiga-Miranda, Rebeca González-Pastor, Saskya E. Carrera-Pacheco, Cristina Rodríguez-Pólit, Carlos Barba-Ostria, Antonio Machado, Linda P. Guamán, Christian D. Alcivar-León, Jorge Heredia-Moya

“…These Schiff bases also inhibit biofilm formation, suggesting their potential for treating biofilm-related infections. …”
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Mucosa-Associated Escherichia coli in Colorectal Cancer Patients and Control Subjects: Variations in the Prevalence and Attributing Features by Roghayeh Nouri, Alka Hasani, Kourosh Masnadi Shirazi, Mohammad Reza Alivand, Bita Sepehri, Simin Sotoudeh, Fatemeh Hemmati, Afshin Fattahzadeh, Babak Abdinia, Mohammad Ahangarzadeh Rezaee

“…The strains were tested for biofilm formation using the microtiter plate assay. …”
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Cinnamic Acid Compounds (<i>p</i>-Coumaric, Ferulic, and <i>p</i>-Methoxycinnamic Acid) as Effective Antibacterial Agents Against Colistin-Resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> by Alaaddin Korkut, Serap Özkaya Gül, Esra Aydemir, Hakan Er, Elif Odabaş Köse

“…The compounds showed effective antibiofilm activity against strong and moderate biofilm-producing isolates, inhibiting biofilm formation by 77.5% and 19.7%. …”
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Efficacy of Larimichthys crocea TASOR protein-derived peptide FAM286 against Staphylococcus aureus by Ritian Jin, Guanglei Wei, Rong Lin, Wenfeng Lin, Jude Juventus Aweya, Duo Liang, Wuyin Weng, Shen Yang

“…In addition, the non-bactericidal concentration of FAM286 could effectively inhibit the formation of biofilm and remove mature biofilm. Molecular docking experiments further verified the binding sites of FAM286 to S. aureus biofilm proteins SarA, AgrA, and Hld. …”
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Resistance to medically important antimicrobials in broiler and layer farms in Cameroon and its relation with biosecurity and antimicrobial use by Ronald Vougat Ngom, Ronald Vougat Ngom, Andrea Laconi, Roberta Tolosi, Adonis M. M. Akoussa, Stephane D. Ziebe, Vincent M. Kouyabe, Alessandra Piccirillo

“…Of concern, more than half of the samples (64.4%) showed a multi-drug resistance (MDR) pattern (i.e., resistance to ≥3 antimicrobial classes). Drinking water and biofilm microbial communities significantly differed from the one of the fecal samples, both in term of diversity (α-diversity) and composition (β-diversity). …”
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Comparative study of phenotypic and genotypic expression of virulence factors in colonizing and pathogenic carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) by Swati Sharma, Kamal Singh, Ashish Chaurasiya, Tuhina Banerjee, Royana Singh, Ghanshyam Yadav, Ashok Kumar

“…Abstract Abstract Carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii has evolved as the most troublesome microorganism with multiple virulence factors. Biofilm formation, porins, micronutrient capturing mechanism and quorum sensing, provide protection against desiccation, host-pathogen killing and enhance its persistence. …”
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In vitro evaluation of hypochlorous acid-silver nanoparticle waterline disinfectant for dental unit waterline disinfection by Tingting Yin, Qiaowen Li, Huan Sun, Jin Zheng, Yuanyuan Wang, Yi Luo, Li Wang

“…SEM images revealed uneven biofilm plaques on the inner surface of the pipes prior to disinfection, embedded within a dense matrix, while the biofilm was visibly disrupted post-disinfection. …”
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Role of SarA in Staphylococcus aureus: A Virulence Target For Therapeutic Strategies by Yi He Kuai, Jodi Woan-Fei Law, Yong Sze Ong, Vengadesh Letchumanan, Learn-Han Lee, Loh Teng-Hern Tan

“…SarA plays a crucial role in the pathogenic mechanisms of S. aureus and the development of biofilms, while simultaneously modulating the synthesis of multiple virulence factors and influencing the expression of specific colonization determinants, and mutations in sarA partially limit the extent of S. aureus biofilms formation. …”
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Microbial boundaries in peri-implantitis: a review of pathogen-related advances by Ehab Qasim Talib, Ghada Ibrahim Taha, Dhuha Mahmood Ali, Sahar Hashim Al-Hindawi, Fadia Abd Almuhsin Al-Khayat, Israa Amer Hasan

“…We searched these databases using the following terms: periodontitis, microbial, dental implants, peri-implantitis, and biofilm formation.…”
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Insights into host-pathogen interaction based on the comparison of genomes of Leptospira interrogans isolated from dogs, humans, and a rodent in the same epidemiological context: A... by Lucas Nogueira Paz, Laise de Moraes, Luciane Amorim Santos, Camila Hamond, Melissa Hanzen Pinna

“…Considering the need to better understand the molecular basis involved in biofilm formation, it is of fundamental importance to elucidate the effect of mutations on the expression of the phenotype (biofilm) among different strains. …”
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Bioinformatics exploration of identified garlic-derived antimicrobial peptides: a food-based approach to quorum sensing inhibition in foodborne pathogens by Mahmoud Dahab, Mohammed Aladhadh

“…Quorum Sensing (QS), a bacterial communication system, is critical for controlling virulence factors and biofilm development, contributing to many foodborne bacteria' pathogenicity. …”
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Discovery of ianthelliformisamines D–G from the sponge Suberea ianthelliformis and the total synthesis of ianthelliformisamine D by Sasha Hayes, Yaoying Lu, Bernd H. A. Rehm, Rohan A. Davis

“…All compounds were assessed for their inhibition on planktonic growth of P. aeruginosa PAO1 in addition to their ability to inhibit the formation of biofilms. None of the tested natural products inhibited planktonic growth or biofilm formation of PAO1 when screened at 50 µM. …”
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Study of Biofouling on Fly ash – Bottom ash (FABA) Media Subtract by Selvia Mila, Saptarini Dian

“…The biofouling process starts from the information of microfouling biofilm (colonization of bacteria and microalgae) and the bacterial biofilm will facilitate the colonization of micro and macroorganisms such as cyanobacteria, fungi, diatoms, barnacles, algae, and protozoa. …”
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Bio-Tribocorrosion of Titanium Dental Implants and Its Toxicological Implications: A Scoping Review by Sumit Gaur, Rupali Agnihotri, Sacharia Albin

“…Lately, it has gained attention in implant dentistry because dental implants are exposed to wear, friction, and biofilm formation in the corrosive oral environment. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Functionalized graphene oxide nanosheets with folic acid and silk fibroin as a novel nanobiocomposite for biomedical applications by Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Farkhondeh Alimirzaloo, Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi, Ehsan Bahojb Noruzi, Ali Reza Akbarzadeh, Ali Maleki, Hamid Madanchi, Mohammad Mahdavi

“…The cell viability method, hemolysis, and anti-biofilm assays were performed, exploring the biological capability of the nanobiocomposite. …”
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ArgR regulates motility and virulence through positive control of flagellar genes and inhibition of diguanylate cyclase expression in Aeromonas veronii by Zucheng Wang, Yanqiong Tang, Hong Li, Juanjuan Li, Xue Chi, Xiang Ma, Zhu Liu

“…Abstract Flagella are essential for biofilm formation, adhesion, virulence, and motility. …”
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Toxicity and Bioremediation of Heavy Metals Contaminated Ecosystem from Tannery Wastewater: A Review by Bernard E. Igiri, Stanley I. R. Okoduwa, Grace O. Idoko, Ebere P. Akabuogu, Abraham O. Adeyi, Ibe K. Ejiogu

“…The use of biofilm has showed synergetic effects with many fold increase in the removal of heavy metals as sustainable environmental technology in the near future.…”
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Phage therapy as an alternative strategy for oral bacterial infections: a systematic review by Mingqi Zhu, Chunxiu Hao, Ting Zou, Shan Jiang, Buling Wu

“…Abstract Background Oral infectious diseases, such as dental caries, periodontitis and periapical periodontitis, are often complicated by causative bacterial biofilm formation and significantly impact human oral health and quality of life. …”
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Immobilized Saccharomyces cerevisiae viable cells for electrochemical biosensing of Cu(II) by Ehtisham Wahid, Ohiemi Benjamin Ocheja, Sunday Olakunle Oguntomi, Run Pan, Matteo Grattieri, Nicoletta Guaragnella, Cataldo Guaragnella, Enrico Marsili

“…Abstract Electrodes functionalised with weak electroactive microorganisms offer a viable alternative to conventional chemical sensors for detecting priority pollutants in bioremediation processes. Biofilm-based biosensors have been proposed for this purpose. …”
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The Effect of Surface Functionalization of Magnesium Alloy on Degradability, Bioactivity, Cytotoxicity, and Antibiofilm Activity by Morena Nocchetti, Michela Piccinini, Donatella Pietrella, Cinzia Antognelli, Maurizio Ricci, Alessandro Di Michele, Layla Jalaoui, Valeria Ambrogi

“…Finally, the antibiofilm activity on <i>Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis</i>, and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> was carried out by evaluating the capacity of inhibition of biofilm adhesion and formation. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in biofilm formation by <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i> on AZ31-QAS.…”
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