Reexamination In Vitro and In Situ of an Antibacterially Modified Experimental Dental Resin Composite with Molecular Methods: A Pilot Study by Birgit Henrich, Ilka Hermann, Mara Di Giulio, Karl Köhrer, René Deenen, Sugi Sivalingam, Ulrike Peters, Thomas Beikler, Ralf Janda, Stefan Rüttermann

“…To introduce additional methods to detect and to quantify single pathogens in the complex biofilm formation on an antibacterial dental material. …”
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Diversity and succession of microbial communities on typical microplastics in Xincun Bay, a long-term mariculture tropical lagoon by Shi Yunfeng, Wang Shuai, Wang Hui, Li Zhaoyang, Cai Jiali, Han Qiuying, Zhao Muqiu

“…With increasing exposure time, the biofilm attached to the surface of MPs became thicker and microbial composition showed some differences. …”
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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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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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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

“…Additionally, according to the results obtained from the Congo red biofilm test, the optimal concentration of propolis in the nanofibrous mats exhibited a substantial antibiofilm effect against S. aureus, S. epidermidis, and E. faecalis. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: A novel, bioactive and antibacterial scaffold based on functionalized graphene oxide with lignin, silk fibroin and ZnO nanoparticles by Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Ensiye Zare-Bakheir, Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi, Mostafa Ghafori Gorab, Hossein Ghafuri, Ali Maleki, Hamid Madanchi, Mohammad Mahdavi

“…The synthesized structure was examined as anti-biofilm agent and it was observed that the Graphene oxide-lignin/silk fibroin/ZnO nanobiocomposite has a significant ability to prevent the formation of P. aeruginosa biofilm. …”
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Antimicrobial Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma against Porphyromonas gingivalis by Thuy Anh Vu Pham, Thao Thi Phuong Tran, Ngan Thi My Luong

“…However, PRP did not have a strong effect on the suppression of P. gingivalis biofilm. Conclusion. PRP of individuals with healthy periodontium and chronic periodontitis patients showed antibacterial properties against P. gingivalis. …”
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Healthcare-associated infections caused by Candida spp. in critical infants: a look at environmental surfaces by Priscila Guerino Vilela, Isadora Caixeta da Silveira Ferreira, Ralciane de Paula Menezes, Mário Paulo Amante Penatti, Reginaldo dos Santos Pedroso, Denise Von Dolinger de Brito Röder

“…All isolates produced biofilm. A notable genetic similarity was observed between some environmental and clinical isolates, suggesting the environment as a possible source of infection.…”
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Microbiota Associated with Infections of the Jaws by Elerson Gaetti-Jardim, Luis Fernando Landucci, Kathlenn Liezbeth de Oliveira, Iracy Costa, Robson Varlei Ranieri, Ana Cláudia Okamoto, Christiane Marie Schweitzer

“…The microbial infections involving the craniofacial skeleton, particularly maxilla and mandible, have direct relationship with the dental biofilm, with predominance of obligate anaerobes. …”
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Enhancing elemental release and antibacterial properties of resin-based dental sealants with calcium phosphate, bioactive glass, and polylysine by Phatpicha Lertwisitphon, Yotsavee Worapasphaiboon, Nichapa Champakanan, Arnit Toneluck, Parichart Naruphontjirakul, Anne M. Young, Rattapha Chinli, Phoom Chairatana, Supanan Sucharit, Piyaphong Panpisut

“…The physical properties, mechanical performance, cytotoxicity, and inhibition of S. mutans biofilm by these materials were subsequently evaluated. …”
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Selective toxicity of a novel antimicrobial peptide Acidocin 4356 against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii in human cell-based in vitro infection models by Mahbubeh Talaee, Sima Modiri, Marzieh Rajabi, Fatemeh Saadati, Ali Akbari, Sahar Javadi, Shuaiqi Guo, Hojatollah Vali, Kambiz Akbari Noghabi

“…Laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed significant biofilm dispersion at ACD concentrations as low as 1/2 MIC. …”
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Surface Modification by Combination of Dip-Pen Nanolithography and Soft Lithography for Reduction of Bacterial Adhesion by Santiago Arango-Santander, Alejandro Pelaez-Vargas, Sidónio C. Freitas, Claudia García

“…A reduction in bacterial adhesion to patterned surfaces might have a major impact since adhesion is a key step in biofilm formation and development of biomaterial-related infections.…”
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Removal of phenol from pharmaceutical wastewater by bioaugmented microbial fuel cells and evaluation of power production performance by ZHU Yongqiang, SHEN Qian, XU Tingting, LIN Xin

“…According to high-throughput sequencing results, the abundance of electrogenic bacteria in anode biofilm increased, and the dominant bacteria in anode biofilm were Proteobacteria, Bacteroidota and Firmicutes. …”
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Biosafety characteristics and antibacterial activity of probiotic strains against Streptococcus mutans, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, and Porphyromonas gingivalis by Jeong-Yong Park, Ji Yeon Lee, YongGyeong Kim, Byoung-Kook Kim, Byung Kwon Kim, Soo-Im Choi

“…Methods The antibacterial effects of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus MG4706, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei MG4715, and Limosilactobacillus reuteri MG4722 on the growth biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, and Porphyromonas gingivalis were evaluated. …”
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Comparative study of polymeric nanoparticles and traditional agents in dental implant decontamination by Håvard J Haugen, Jaime Bueno, Badra Hussain, Raquel Osorio, Mariano Sanz

“…Peri-implant diseases, such as peri-implantitis, affect up to 47% of dental implant recipients, primarily due to biofilm formation. Current decontamination methods vary in efficacy, prompting interest in polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) for their antimicrobial and protein-specific cleaning properties. …”
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Prevalence of Dental Caries in Schoolchildren from the Galapagos Islands: ESSO-Gal Cohort Report by Ana Armas-Vega, Juan Marcos Parise-Vasco, María Cristina Díaz-Segovia, David Alejandro Arroyo-Bonilla, María José Cabrera-Dávila, María Christel Zambrano-Bonilla, Ingrid Ordonez-Romero, Andrea Caiza-Rennella, Andrea Zambrano-Mendoza, Celia Ponce-Faula, Andrés Viteri-García

“…Contrary to expectations, the study did not find a significant correlation between the severity of dental caries and the presence of dental biofilm.…”
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Development of Chitosan-Polyacrylic Acid Complex Systems for Enhanced Oral Delivery of Lactobacillus Gasseri and Bifidobacterium Bifidum Probiotics by AL-Fawares O, Alshweiat A, Abuawad A

“…Additionally the loaded probiotic exhibited an anti-biofilm effect at 0.5 mg/mL concentration level.Conclusion: The CS-PAA complexes demonstrate a promising mechanism for the effective delivery of incorporated probiotics. …”
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Nutrient inputs shape ecosystem functioning gradients along the pristine, upper Neretva River, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Rubén Del Campo, Barbara Jechsmayr, Veronika Settles, Melanie Ströder, Gabriel Singer

“…While organic matter decomposition was highest in headwaters due to the input of nutrients from riparian vegetation, biofilm enzymatic activity expressed highest values at middle sections due to groundwater inputs of NH4+-N. …”
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Drug Clues for the Treatment of Fungal Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection With Antifungal Lock Therapy by Li X, Yu B, Li H, Liu Z, Fu X, Jiao P, Wang L

“…Shandong First Medical University @ Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ping Jiao; Lei Wang, Email jiaopingonlyone@163.com; wanglei1118@sdfmu.edu.cnBackground: Biofilm formation often represents significant challenges in managing of bloodstream infections associated with catheter use.Objective: Antimicrobial lock therapy serves as an adjunctive treatment for catheter-related infections, effectively eradicating or inhibiting biofilm growth.Methods: This review synthesizes the current knowledge on antifungal lock therapy (ALT) targeting clinically common fungi, primarily Candida species, based on both in vitro and in vivo studies (animals and patients) from the past decade.Results: Amphotericin B (AmB) and echinocandins are identified as the most promising antifungal agents for ALT. …”
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Phenolic Compounds from Ocimum basilicum Revealed as Antibacterial by Experimental and Computational Screening-Based Studies against Oral Infections by Salsabila Aqila Putri, Euis Julaeha, Natsuko Kagawa, Dikdik Kurnia

“…Dental infections are initiated by Streptococcus sanguinis and Streptococcus mutans through the biofilm formation. In streptococcal, the ComA enzyme catalyzes the first step to produce signalling molecules in quorum sensing that influence biofilm formation. …”
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