Identification of microbial exopolymer producers in sandy and muddy intertidal sediments by compound-specific isotope analysis by Hubas, Cédric, Gaubert-Boussarie, Julie, D’Hondt, An-Sofie, Jesus, Bruno, Lamy, Dominique, Meleder, Vona, Prins, Antoine, Rosa, Philippe, Stock, Willem, Sabbe, Koen

“…Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) refer to a wide variety of high molecular weight molecules secreted outside the cell membrane by biofilm microorganisms. In the present study, EPS from marine microphytobenthic biofilms were extracted and their isotope ratios were analysed. …”
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Multidrug-resistant ESBL E. coli in urban surface waters and public health implications: A Case Study from Goranchatbari, Dhaka by Md. Sakib Hossain, Ahmed Ishtiaque Amin Chowdhury, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Ripan Kirtunia, Md. Foysal Abedin, Mohammad Atique Ul Alam, Shampa, Sonia Binte Murshed, Md Shadman Sakib, Siam Alam, M. Shahjahan Mondal, Zahid Hayat Mahmud

“…Isolates of ESBL E. coli underwent analysis for the major ESBL and pathogenic genes, antibiotic susceptibility, biofilm formation, and genetic diversity. However, the existence of E. coli was confirmed in every sample. …”
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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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Phased Ions‐Release Bilayer‐Guided Bone Regeneration Membrane with Nanostructure‐Mediated Antibacterial Adhesion by Liguo Zhang, Zhao Li, Yajing Fu, Haoyang Tian, Ting Wang, Hongrui Liu, Jianhua Li, Hong Liu, Shaohua Ge, Baojin Ma

“…Furthermore, the nanoengineered HAp layer deters pathogenic colonization due to the low adhesion force, which can effectively prevent the formation of bacterial biofilms and infection after implantation. Overall, the multifunctional bilayer CSHP membrane, based on the phased and oriented ions release, adapts to the dynamic requirements of bone repair, thereby augmenting regeneration efficiency, and also providing a reference for the design of advanced repair materials.…”
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Bioenergetic Modeling of the Relationship Between Voltage and Electroactive Microbial Biomass Yield for Bioelectrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction to Methane by Vafa Ahmadi, Nabin Aryal

“…The model bridges the stoichiometry of anodic and cathodic biofilms, addressing research gaps in simulating anodic and cathodic biofilm growth simultaneously. …”
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In vitro photodynamic therapy of Candida albicans, the cause of vulvovaginal candidiasis, is enhanced by Bacillus and Enterococcus probiotics by Zeinab Ghanbari, Ali Makhdoumi

“…Methods: This study examines the combined effects of probiotics (Bacillus and Enterococcus isolated from the fermented pickles) and PDT (using red laser (655 nm, 18 J/cm2) as a light source and methylene blue dye (30 mg/mL) as a photosensitizer) on the in vitro virulence activity of C. albicans including growth, biofilm formation, antifungal resistance, biofilm elimination, and biofilm dispersion. …”
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Conjugation of LasR Quorum-Sensing Inhibitors with Ciprofloxacin Decreases the Antibiotic Tolerance of P. aeruginosa Clinical Strains by Daria Bortolotti, Claudio Trapella, Alessandra Bragonzi, Paolo Marchetti, Vinicio Zanirato, Andrea Alogna, Valentina Gentili, Carlo Cervellati, Giuseppe Valacchi, Mariangela Sicolo, Giulia Turrin, Anna Fantinati, Dario Di Luca, Roberta Rizzo

“…During infection, P. aeruginosa produces a well-organized bacterial structure, called biofilm, activating the quorum-sensing (QS) signaling, a mechanism of gene regulation. …”
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Exploring Medicinal Plants for Antimicrobial Activity and Synergistic Effects With Doxycycline Against Bacterial Species by Joel Frank Kenmeni, Ibrahim Sifi, Borel Ndezo Bisso, Prudence Ngalula Kayoka-Kabongo, Ulrich Joël Tsopmene, Jean Paul Dzoyem

“…The methanolic extract of O. subscorpioides exhibited the highest biofilm imbibition (85%), while Picralima nitida methanolic extract showed the most effective biofilm eradication (79%). …”
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Evaluation of antibiofilm activity of Thymus syriacus essential oil against clinically isolated MDR bacteria by Basem Battah, Anas Rajab, Lama Shbibe, Jagjit Singh Dhaliwal, Khang Wen Goh, Long Chiau Ming, Yaman Kassab, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Mahibub Mahahamadsa Kanakal, Chadi Soukkarieh

“… Finding alternative strategies to confront bacterial resistance is an urgent need. Biofilm-forming bacteria have become a serious problem in medicine and industry. …”
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Growth and Identification of Bacteria in N-Halamine Dental Unit Waterline Tubing Using an Ultrapure Water Source by Nuala Porteous, Jie Luo, Monica Hererra, John Schoolfield, Yuyu Sun

“…Sections of tubing lines were detached and examined for biofilm growth using SEM imaging at six sampling periods. …”
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Antibiofilm Activity of Curcumin and Piperine and Their Synergistic Effects with Antifungals against Candida albicans Clinical Isolates by Ulrich Joël Tsopmene, Christian Ramsès Tokam Kuaté, Prudence Ngalula Kayoka-Kabongo, Borel Ndezo Bisso, Anisel Metopa, Clautilde Teugwa Mofor, Jean Paul Dzoyem

“…The broth microdilution method was used to evaluate the antifungal activity. The biofilm formation was assessed using the microtiter plate method. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Seaweed, Turbinaria conoides, and Their Antimicrofouling Activity by Sri Ramkumar Vijayan, Prakash Santhiyagu, Muthukkumarasamy Singamuthu, Natarajan Kumari Ahila, Ravindran Jayaraman, Kannapiran Ethiraj

“…The CLSM images clearly showed the weak adherence and disintegrating biofilm formation of marine biofilm bacterial strains treated with Ag NPs. …”
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Virulence Factors Contributing to Pathogenicity of Candida tropicalis and Its Antifungal Susceptibility Profile by Sachin C. Deorukhkar, Santosh Saini, Stephen Mathew

“…Phospholipase enzyme was the major virulent factor produced by C. tropicalis isolates. A total of 39 biofilm forming isolates showed phospholipase activity. …”
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Evaluation of Commercial Disinfectants against Staphylococcus lentus and Micrococcus spp. of Poultry Origin by Otun Saha, Nadira Naznin Rakhi, Arif Istiaq, Israt Islam, Munawar Sultana, M. Anwar Hossain, Md. Mizanur Rahaman

“…Conventional approaches and the 16S rRNA gene sequencing were performed to confirm the isolates at the species level along with microtiter biofilm assay to determine their biofilm-forming ability. …”
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Antifouling activity of bacterial extracts associated with soft coral and macroalgae from the Red Sea by Tunkal Rabab Ibrahim, Jamal Mamdoh T., Abdulrahman Idris, Pugazhendi Arulazhagan, Satheesh Sathianeson

“…The extracts inhibited the growth of biofilm-forming bacteria, biofilm formation and barnacle larval settlement. …”
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Strengthening biopolymer adhesives through ureolysis-induced calcium carbonate precipitation by Sobia Anjum, Kendall Parks, Kaylin Clark, Albert Parker, Chelsea M. Heveran, Robin Gerlach

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Modulation of virulence and metabolic profiles in Klebsiella pneumoniae under indole-mediated stress response by Xueyao Fang, Yanhui Chen, Longhua Hu, Shumin Gu, Junqi Zhu, Yaping Hang, Xingwei Cao, Yanping Xiao, Hong Luo, Chuwen Zhao, Lianhua Xiao, Qiaoshi Zhong

“…Concurrently, indole has varying effects on biofilm formation in K. pneumoniae, with some strains showing enhanced biofilm formation ability. …”
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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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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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Purification, Characterization, and Biocatalytic and Antibiofilm Activity of a Novel Dextranase from Talaromyces sp. by Mahasen Mohamed Ahmed Ebaya, Mohammed El-Mowafy, Mohamed Mohamed Adel El-Sokkary, Ramadan Hassan

“…Interestingly, the produced dextranase expressed remarkable pH stability, temperature stability, and biofilm inhibition activity, reducing old-established biofilm by 86% and biofilm formation by 6%.…”
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