Microbial dysbiosis in periodontitis and peri-implantitis: pathogenesis, immune responses, and therapeutic by Ziwei Cui, Peng Wang, Weiyue Gao

“…The oral microbiome comprises over 700 distinct species, forming complex biofilms essential for maintaining oral and systemic health. …”
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Simultaneous implementation for landfill leachate treatment and desulfurization and decarbonization of landfill gas purification by NIE Wenbo, CHEN Yi*

“…To investigate the efficiency and mechanism of treating landfill leachate by two-stage membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR) in cooperation with desulfurization and decarbonization of landfill gas, we sequentially examined the removal efficiency of organic matter and nitrogen pollutants, as well as the conversion characteristics of H2S, CO2, and CH4 in landfill gas during the operation of pre-short-range nitrification MBfR and post - MBfR. …”
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Piezoelectric biosensor with dissipation monitoring enables the analysis of bacterial lytic agent activity by Radka Obořilová, Eliška Kučerová, Tibor Botka, Hana Vaisocherová-Lísalová, Petr Skládal, Zdeněk Farka

“…Our findings suggest that this synergy also impedes the formation of bacterial aggregates, the precursors of biofilm formation. Overall, this method brings new insights into phage-antibiotic synergy, underpinning it as a promising strategy against antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains with broad implications for treatment and prevention.…”
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Characterization of Broad Spectrum Bacteriophage vB ESM-pEJ01 and Its Antimicrobial Efficacy Against Shiga Toxin-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Green Juice by Eun Jeong Park, Seungki Lee, Jong Beom Na, Ye Bin Kim, Kee Man Lee, Seon Young Park, Ji Hyung Kim

“…Moreover, the phage demonstrated strong anti-biofilm efficacy even at low concentrations. Genomic analysis revealed that the phage was similar to the well-characterized RB49 phage (T4-like phage) but possesses distinct host-specificity-related genes that potentially contribute to its extensive host range. …”
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Biogenesis, characterization, and applications of Spirulina selenium nanoparticles by Asmaa S. Yassein, Rokaia B. Elamary, Eman A. Alwaleed

“…The highest percentages of biofilm inhibition were recorded for Bacillus subtilis and Klebsiella pneumoniae, with ratios of 78.8 and 69.9%, respectively. …”
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Influence of sulfate-reducing bacteria on the biocorrosion of mild steel coated with hybrid polyetherimide-ZnO or CuO bilayer composites by Rahali, Emna, El-Bassi, Leila, Bousselmi, Latifa, Alves, Marta M., Montemor, Maria de Fátima, Akrout, Hanene

“…The one order of magnitude increased resistance of the biotic system, compared to sterilized ATWW (abiotic system), resulted from the protective nature of the bacterial biofilm.…”
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Human Herpesviruses, Bacteria, and Fungi in Gingivitis and Periodontitis Pediatric Subjects: A Systematic Review by Federica Di Spirito, Massimo Pisano, Mario Caggiano, Giuseppina De Benedetto, Maria Pia Di Palo, Gianluigi Franci, Massimo Amato

“…In pediatric periodontitis, biofilms were more diverse and pathogenic, with increased prevalence of <i>A. actinomycetemcomitans</i> (56.09%), <i>P. gingivalis</i> (55.4%), and <i>T. forsythia</i> (35.9%). …”
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High-level biosynthesis and purification of the antimicrobial peptide Kiadin based on non-chromatographic purification and acid cleavage methods by Liangjun Zheng, Fengyi Yang, Chen Wang, Muhammad Zafir, Zishuo Gao, Pilong Liu, Fatma A. El-Gohary, Xin Zhao, Huping Xue

“…Notably, Kiadin demonstrated significant post-antibiotic effects by disrupting bacterial membrane integrity, inducing cytoplasmic leakage, and inhibiting biofilm formation in E. coli K88 and S. aureus Mu50, without cytotoxicity towards mouse macrophages. …”
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Effects of interactions between microorganisms and lipids on inferior volatile compound production during cold storage of grouper (Epinephelus coioides) by Yuanming Chu, Jinfeng Wang, Jing Xie

“…To explore the specific impact of the interaction between lipids and microorganisms on the overall odor of grouper, this study excluded the influence of proteins and assessed lipid (POV and TBARS) and microbial characteristics (biofilm mass and ATP content) in lipid solutions. …”
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Systemic and Local Administration of Antimicrobial and Cell Therapies to Prevent Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis-Induced Femoral Nonunions in a Rat Model by Arianna B. Lovati, Lorenzo Drago, Marta Bottagisio, Matilde Bongio, Marzia Ferrario, Silvia Perego, Veronica Sansoni, Elena De Vecchi, Carlo L. Romanò

“…S. epidermidis is responsible for biofilm-related nonunions. This study compares the response to S. epidermidis-infected fractures in rats systemically or locally injected with vancomycin or bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) in preventing the nonunion establishment. …”
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Influence of the polysaccharide capsule on virulence and fitness of Klebsiella pneumoniae by Lisa Zierke, Rodi Mourad, Thomas P. Kohler, Mathias Müsken, Sven Hammerschmidt

“…IntroductionThe capsular polysaccharide (CPS) of pathogenic bacteria is a critical virulence factor, often evading phagocytosis by host immune cells, while also interfering with the contact of the pathogen with host cells and contributing to biofilm formation. Klebsiella pneumoniae, a Gram-negative human pathogen associated with high antimicrobial resistances, produces 77 CPS serotypes. …”
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Antibiofilm and Anti-Quorum Sensing Potential of Safely-Synthesized Hydrated Zirconium Oxide-Coated Alginate Beads against Some Pathogenic Bacteria by Alfred Ngenge Tamfu, Yasemin Ispirli Dogaç, Ozgur Ceylan, Andreea Botezatu Dediu, Selahattin Bozkurt, Rodica Mihaela Dinica

“…The synthesized particles reduced the chances for antimicrobial resistance since they disrupted QS in bacteria and eliminated biofilms, thereby preventing biofouling of microbial communities in water. …”
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Gut microbiota dysfunction in Crohn’s disease by Sylvie Buffet-Bataillon, Sylvie Buffet-Bataillon, Gabriela Durão, Isabelle Le Huërou-Luron, Olivier Rué, Olivier Rué, Yann Le Cunff, Vincent Cattoir, Guillaume Bouguen

“…This study paves the way for new advanced strategies to rebalance gut microbiota and/or eliminate oxidative stress, and biofilm to downregulate gut inflammation.…”
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Antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of peptide PvGBP2 against pathogenic bacteria that contaminate Auricularia auricular culture bags by Shen Yang, Zijin Yuan, Jude Juventus Aweya, Shanggui Deng, Wuyin Weng, Yueling Zhang, Guangming Liu

“…In addition, PvGBP2 inhibits biofilm formation by B. subtilis by 90.6 % at 1 × MIC. …”
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Risk of Fungal Infection to Dental Patients by Jaqueline Lopes Damasceno, Rafael Aparecido dos Santos, Amir Horiquini Barbosa, Luciana Assirati Casemiro, Regina Helena Pires, Carlos Henrique Gomes Martins

“…This environment offers suitable conditions for fungal biofilms to emerge, which can facilitate mycological contamination. …”
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The periplasmic protein HslJ is the first-line of defense against oxidative stress in Acinetobacter baumannii by Daniela Scribano, Martina Pasqua, Dolores Limongi, Lucia Nencioni, Anna Teresa Palamara, Cecilia Ambrosi

“…Methods An isogenic site-specific hslJ mutant of A. baumannii AB5075 was used to evaluate its sensitivity to H2O2, survival rate in human macrophages, biofilm, cell surface hydrophobicity, and motility. …”
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Discovery of Quinazolone Pyridiniums as Potential Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Agents by Jie Dai, Qianyue Li, Ziyi Li, Zhonglin Zang, Yan Luo, Chenghe Zhou

“…The highly active <b>19a</b> with rapid bactericidal properties displayed imperceptible resistance development trends, negligible hemolytic toxicity, and effective biofilm inhibitory effects. Preliminary explorations on antibacterial mechanisms revealed that compound <b>19a</b> could cause membrane damage, embed in intracellular DNA to hinder bacterial DNA replication, and induce metabolic dysfunction. …”
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A New gcrR-Deficient Streptococcus mutans Mutant for Replacement Therapy of Dental Caries by Wenting Pan, Tiantian Mao, Qing-an Xu, Jin Shao, Chang Liu, Mingwen Fan

“…The morphological characteristics of biofilms were analyzed by confocal laser scanning microscopy. …”
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Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of the Essential Oils of Chrysophyllum albidum G. Don (African Star Apple) by Daniel Nartey, Joseph Nana Gyesi, Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye

“…The concentrations of the leaf and fruit essential oil required for half-maximal inhibition of biofilm formation (BIC50) were 6.97 ± 0.56 and 4.78 ± 0.21 mg/mL, respectively. …”
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Isolation and Antifungal Susceptibility of Candida spp. from Pediatric Patients in Kurdistan of Iraq by Mohammed Salah Bahi, Khattab Ahmed Mustafa Shekhany

“…Candida species are considered the most common opportunistic human fungal pathogen due to the presence of various virulence factors, including its ability to form a biofilm that aids in oral candidiasis. Pediatric patients are more susceptible to oral candidiasis than healthy pediatric because of the factors that encourage Candida oral carriage. …”
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