FeLV-induced feline leukemia as a natural model for leukemia pathophysiology study (review) by T. V. Tabakaeva, A. V. Tsybulsky, K. A. Baranchugova, I. V. Galkina, M. Yu. Shchelkanov

“…Leukemia clinical man ifestations in felids depend on high virulence of the virus and the disease is characterized with pronounced clinical picture and multipleorgan dysfunction. …”
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Detection of Francisellaceae and the differentiation of main European F. tularensis ssp. holarctica strains (Clades) by new designed qPCR assays by Kristin Köppen, Kerstin Rydzewski, Julia Zajac, Marwah Al-Senwi, Sema Evcimen, Darius Schulze, Daniela Jacob, Klaus Heuner

“…In addition to these Francisella species, further genera of the family Francisellaceae have been described, such as Allofrancisella, Parafrancisella and Pseudofrancisella, but less is known about the distribution and putative virulence of these genera. The methods currently available were not made for a fast and easy detection of all these strains and genera of Francisellaceae. …”
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Molecular detection of <i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i> in pregnant women and percentage of vertical transmission to their neonates in Babylon province by Ali D. Marhash, Zainab N. Nabat, Nawras A. Abbas

“…The objective of the study is the isolation and molecular detection of virulence gene of S. agalactiae group B (GBS), and evaluation of the percentage of mother-to-child transmission of the pathogen. …”
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Artesunate, EDTA, and colistin work synergistically against MCR-negative and -positive colistin-resistant Salmonella by Yajun Zhai, Peiyi Liu, Xueqin Hu, Changjian Fan, Xiaodie Cui, Qibiao He, Dandan He, Xiaoyuan Ma, Gongzheng Hu

“…Additionally, we also demonstrated that the CheA of chemosensory system and virulence-related protein SpvD were critical for the bacteriostatic synergistic effects of the triple combination. …”
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Integrated assessment of mucilage impact on human health using the One Health approach: Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfrin... by Artun Yibar, Hilal Ay, Fuat Aydin, Secil Abay, Emre Karakaya, Tuba Kayman, Cem Dalyan, Fatih Dogan Koca, Duygu Aydogdu, Nihed Ajmi, Muhammed Duman, Izzet Burcin Saticioglu

“…The study identified 13 E. coli and one C. perfringens strain, harboring 244 and six AMR genes from 21 and eight drug classes, respectively, along with multiple virulence factors (VFs). The E. coli strains exhibited four distinct serotypes (O138:H28 [Mu-3], O18:H49 [Mu-4], O128:H12 [Mu-35] and O101:H10 [Mu-125]), reported for the first time from Türkiye and mucilage. …”
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“Sichuanvirus”, a novel bacteriophage viral genus, able to lyse carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae by Juan Li, Qingqing Fang, Huan Luo, Yan Feng, Yu Feng, Zhiyong Zong

“…This phage has no genes referring to antimicrobial resistance, virulence, and lysogen and is stable to a wide range of pH and temperatures. …”
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Exploring the Potential of <i>Candida</i> sp. SW4-6 as a Probiotic for Enhancing Water Quality in Aquaculture by Jie-Ying Li, Chun-Hung Liu

“…SW4-6 emerges as a promising probiotic candidate for aquaculture water quality management due to its efficient nitrite-N and ammonia-N reduction capabilities under optimal conditions. Its virulence profile and ability to thrive across various salinity and temperature conditions further support its potential applicability in aquaculture.…”
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Transcriptomic Response in Pseudomonas aeruginosa towards Treatment with a Kaempferol Isolated from Melastoma malabathricum Linn Leaves by Mourouge Saadi Alwash, Wan Syaidatul Aqma, Wan Yaacob Ahmad, Nazlina Ibrahim

“…The results also revealed that KF decreased the expression of a broad range of virulence factors associated with LPS biosynthesis, iron homeostasis, cytotoxic pigment pyocyanin production, and motility and adhesion that are representative of an acute P. aeruginosa infection profile. …”
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Preliminary In Vitro Evaluation of the Probiotic Potential of the Bacteriocinogenic Strain Enterococcus lactis PMD74 Isolated from Ezine Cheese by Başar Uymaz Tezel

“…Among the four genes tested, E. lactis PMD74 was observed to be positive for three virulence determinants, ace, sprE, and gelE, and negative for esp. …”
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Effect of Bacillus subtilis JZXJ-7, a Strain Isolated from Shrimp Paste, on Colonic Function and Microbial Community in Mice Infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus by ZHOU Kui, WANG Rundong, GONG Mengxue, MOU Jingyuan, DENG Yijia, LI Xuepeng, ZHANG Yuhao, LI Jianrong

“…Totally 28 male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into four groups: a Vp infection model group (infected with the standard virulence strain ATCC33847), two JZXJ-7 intervention groups (administered at low (106 CFU) and high (108 CFU) doses by gavage), and a control group. …”
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Proteomic insights into dual-species biofilm formation of E. coli and E. faecalis on urinary catheters by Kidon Sung, Miseon Park, Ohgew Kweon, Angel Paredes, Alena Savenka, Saeed A Khan

“…Both E. coli and E. faecalis displayed significant downregulation of virulence-associated proteins when coexisting in dual-species biofilms. …”
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Recurrent Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Preceded by Anabolic Steroids and High-Dose L-Arginine by Stephen A. LoBue, Adam Goldman, Richard A. Giovane, Stacy M. Carlson, Michael Bivona, Sinan Albear, Thomas D. LoBue

“…In vitro L-arginine supplementation has been associated with the proliferation and virulence of a variety of herpes viruses. Anabolic steroids have also been demonstrated by various studies to negatively affect cell-mediated immunity necessary to prevent viral infection. …”
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Investigation of Enterotoxigenic Coagulase-negative Staphylococci Isolated from Local and Imported Dairy Products; a Microbiological Study by Niyaz Sirwan Ali, Huner Hiwa Arif

“…Coagulase negative staphylococci (CNS) have been recorded as a conveying vector for virulence genes and have been implicated in some cases of food poisoning. …”
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Natural products based on Correa's cascade for the treatment of gastric cancer trilogy: Current status and future perspective by Wenhao Liao, Jing Wang, Yuchen Li

“…In phase I, NPs modulate Helicobacter pylori urease activity, motility, adhesion, virulence factors, and drug resistance, thereby inhibiting H. pylori-induced gastric mucosal inflammation and oxidative stress, and facilitating ulcer healing. …”
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Isolation, characterization and therapeutic efficacy of lytic bacteriophage ZK22 against Salmonella Typhimurium in mice by Yihong Sun, Qing Qu, Yanhua Huang, Shuo Zhou, Hua Xiang, Wei Wang

“…A total of 78 coding sequences were predicted, with no virulence genes or drug resistance genes predicted. …”
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Occurrence and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated From Bovine’s Milk and Meat in Mekelle City, Ethiopia by Tesfay Hailu, Getachew Gugsa, Yisehak Tsegaye, Meselu Ahmed, Nesibu Awol

“…Listeria monocytogenes is an opportunistic and emerging foodborne zoonotic pathogen that encompasses a diversity of strains with varied virulence and can cause serious human and animal infections worldwide. …”
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Avian colibacillosis – current aspects by A. O. Gerasimova, O. B. Novikova, A. A. Savicheva

“…In addition, genes of virulence and resistance have been proven to be transferred from avian Escherichia strains toextra intestinal pathogenic strains that are dangerous to humans. …”
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Isolation and Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates from Patients with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in Baghdad by Fatima Rheem Wadi, Maryam Kareem Ali

“…Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most frequently diagnosed pathogen causing this infection. P. aeruginosa has virulence factors that lead to damage to the middle ear mucosa. …”
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Feruloyl-amides as natural antimicrobials for crop and food protection by Denise Dozio, Sharmila Ghosh, Daniele Alessandro Consolini, Josè Luis Ermini Starna, Loris Pinto, Federico Baruzzi, Martina Letizia Contente, Andrea Pinto, Paolo Cortesi, Salvatore Princiotto, Andrea Kunova, Sabrina Dallavalle

“…Conclusions The obtained results evidenced that the effect of this class of compounds is mainly related to blocking fungal virulence mechanisms, mediated by a significant effect on appressorium maturation, rather than to mycelium growth inhibition. …”
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Intratumoral <i>Fusobacterium nucleatum</i> in Pancreatic Cancer: Current and Future Perspectives by Domenica Lucia D’Antonio, Anna Zenoniani, Samia Umme, Adriano Piattelli, Maria Cristina Curia

“…<i>Fn</i> engages in pancreatic tumorigenesis and metastasis through multifaceted mechanisms, including immune response modulation, virulence factors, control of cell proliferation, intestinal metabolite interactions, DNA damage, and epithelial–mesenchymal transition. …”
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