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View article: Development of a tri-species wound model for studying fungal-bacterial interactions and antimicrobial therapies
Development of a tri-species wound model for studying fungal-bacterial interactions and antimicrobial therapies Open
Chronic wounds are increasing in numbers and biofilm-producing bacteria are highly prevalent in these wounds and often create resilient polymicrobial infections. Moreover, estimates suggest that up to 23 % of wounds contain fungi, particul…
View article: Optimization of manufacturing process for serotype 14 pneumococcal capsular polysaccharide
Optimization of manufacturing process for serotype 14 pneumococcal capsular polysaccharide Open
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a pathogenic bacterium that causes infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media, and bacteremia. The prevention of pneumococcal disease by vaccination has become more urgent due to increased antibiotic…
View article: A collagen‐based layered chronic wound biofilm model for testing antimicrobial wound products
A collagen‐based layered chronic wound biofilm model for testing antimicrobial wound products Open
A new in vitro chronic wound biofilm model was recently published, which provided a layered scaffold simulating mammalian tissue composition on which topical wound care products could be tested. In this paper, we updated the model even fur…
View article: Biology, Ecology and Management of Tephritid Fruit Flies in China: A Review
Biology, Ecology and Management of Tephritid Fruit Flies in China: A Review Open
Tephritid fruit flies are notoriously known for causing immense economic losses due to their infestation of many types of commercial fruits and vegetables in China. These flies are expanding, causing serious damage, and we summarized refer…
View article: Observation of the Antimicrobial Activities of Two Actinomycetes in the Harvester Ant Messor orientalis
Observation of the Antimicrobial Activities of Two Actinomycetes in the Harvester Ant Messor orientalis Open
Observations have shown that seeds collected by harvester ants are less likely to mold. Based on evolutionary analysis and other research, it was hypothesized that harvester ants could apply actinomycetes to protect seeds, similar to the p…
View article: Chemical Characterization and In Vitro Anti-Cancer Activities of a Hot Water Soluble Polysaccharide from Hulless Barley Grass
Chemical Characterization and In Vitro Anti-Cancer Activities of a Hot Water Soluble Polysaccharide from Hulless Barley Grass Open
Hulless barley grass may confer many health benefits attributed to its bioactive functional components, such as polysaccharides. Here, a hot water soluble polysaccharide was extracted from hulless barley grass, and its chemical characteriz…
View article: Antibacterial Activity and Multi-Targeting Mechanism of Dehydrocorydaline From Corydalis turtschaninovii Bess. Against Listeria monocytogenes
Antibacterial Activity and Multi-Targeting Mechanism of Dehydrocorydaline From Corydalis turtschaninovii Bess. Against Listeria monocytogenes Open
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen, with relatively low incidence but high case-fatality. Phytochemicals have been recognized as a promising antimicrobial agent as an alternative to synthetic chemicals due to their safety and h…
View article: A novel chronic wound biofilm model sustaining coexistence of <scp><i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i></scp> and <scp><i>Staphylococcus aureus</i></scp> suitable for testing of antibiofilm effect of antimicrobial solutions and wound dressings
A novel chronic wound biofilm model sustaining coexistence of <span><i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i></span> and <span><i>Staphylococcus aureus</i></span> suitable for testing of antibiofilm effect of antimicrobial solutions and wound dressings Open
Chronic wounds are a large burden to patients and healthcare systems. Biofilm infections in chronic wounds are crucial factors leading to non‐healing of wounds. It is important to study biofilm in wounds and to develop effective interventi…
View article: Influence of biofilm growth age, media, antibiotic concentration and exposure time on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm removal in vitro
Influence of biofilm growth age, media, antibiotic concentration and exposure time on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm removal in vitro Open
View article: Influence of biofilm growth age, media, antibiotic concentration and exposure time on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm removal in vitro
Influence of biofilm growth age, media, antibiotic concentration and exposure time on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm removal in vitro Open
Background: Biofilm is known to be tolerant towards antibiotics and difficult to eradicate. Numerous studies have reported minimum biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) values of antibiotics for many known biofilm pathogens. However, th…
View article: Identification and Diversity of Bacterial Communities Associated with the Venom Glands of the Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Identification and Diversity of Bacterial Communities Associated with the Venom Glands of the Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Open
Background Ant-microbe interactions that naturally occur in the venom microenvironment remain mostly unknown. To best of our knowledge, no research exists that shows the identity and diversity of bacterial communities in the fires ants, an…
View article: Influence of biofilm growth age, media, antibiotic concentration and exposure time on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm removal in vitro
Influence of biofilm growth age, media, antibiotic concentration and exposure time on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm removal in vitro Open
Background: Biofilm is known to be tolerant towards antibiotics and difficult to eradicate. Numerous studies have reported Minimum Biofilm Eradication Concentration (MBEC) values of antibiotics for many known biofilm pathogens. However, th…
View article: MiDAS 3: An ecosystem-specific reference database, taxonomy and knowledge platform for activated sludge and anaerobic digesters reveals species-level microbiome composition of activated sludge
MiDAS 3: An ecosystem-specific reference database, taxonomy and knowledge platform for activated sludge and anaerobic digesters reveals species-level microbiome composition of activated sludge Open
The function of the microbiomes in wastewater treatment systems and anaerobic digesters is dictated by the physiological activity of their members and complex interactions between them. Since functional traits are often conserved at low ta…
View article: Influence of biofilm growth age, media and antibiotics exposure time on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm removal in vitro
Influence of biofilm growth age, media and antibiotics exposure time on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm removal in vitro Open
Biofilm is known to be tolerant towards antibiotics and difficult to eradicate. Numerous studies have reported Minimum Biofilm Eradication Concentration (MBEC) values of antibiotics for many known biofilm pathogens. However, the experiment…
View article: ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECT OF MESOTRIONE ON ENZYME ACTIVITY AND MICROBIAL COMMUNITY IN AGRICULTURAL SOILS
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECT OF MESOTRIONE ON ENZYME ACTIVITY AND MICROBIAL COMMUNITY IN AGRICULTURAL SOILS Open
Multiple experiments were performed to evaluate the ecotoxicological effect of mesotrione on soil enzymatic activity, functional diversity, and genetic microbial biodiversity.The results showed that catalase and invertase activity initiall…
View article: Species-level microbiome composition of activated sludge - introducing the MiDAS 3 ecosystem-specific reference database and taxonomy
Species-level microbiome composition of activated sludge - introducing the MiDAS 3 ecosystem-specific reference database and taxonomy Open
The function of microbial communities in wastewater treatment systems and anaerobic digesters is dictated by the physiological activity of its members and complex interactions between them. Since functional traits are often conserved at lo…
View article: MiDAS 4.0: A comprehensive 16S rRNA reference database of bacteria in wastewater treatment systems across the globe
MiDAS 4.0: A comprehensive 16S rRNA reference database of bacteria in wastewater treatment systems across the globe Open
We recently developed a method that can produce millions of high-quality, full-length 16S rRNA gene sequences. This method was applied to samples collected at 667 wastewater treatment plants from 33 countries to create the first comprehens…
View article: P2.01-89 Feasibility of Individualized Multidisciplinary Treatment for Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Based on the Treatment Planning
P2.01-89 Feasibility of Individualized Multidisciplinary Treatment for Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Based on the Treatment Planning Open
View article: Toxic Effects of Crude Extracts from Chinese Herbal Toothpastes on <i>Solenopsis invicta</i> (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Toxic Effects of Crude Extracts from Chinese Herbal Toothpastes on <i>Solenopsis invicta</i> (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Open
Red imported fire ant is an invasive species with the characteristics of quick dispersion, strong ferocity and aggression. For a long time, chemical control has been used as a main means of prevention and control of this pest, but the long…
View article: Staphylococcus aureus Transcriptome during Infection and Antibiotic Treatment with Moxifloxacin in a Guinea Pig Biofilm Infection Model
Staphylococcus aureus Transcriptome during Infection and Antibiotic Treatment with Moxifloxacin in a Guinea Pig Biofilm Infection Model Open
View article: Electrochemically deposited surfaces based on copper and silver with biocidal effect against methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA)
Electrochemically deposited surfaces based on copper and silver with biocidal effect against methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) Open
View article: DIAGNOSIS OF CHRONIC INFECTIONS: REMEMBER THE BIOFILM
DIAGNOSIS OF CHRONIC INFECTIONS: REMEMBER THE BIOFILM Open
Recent evidence suggests that the microbial community, its spatial distribution and activity play an important role in the prolongation of treatment and healing of chronic infections. Standard bacterial cultures often underestimate the mic…
View article: ADDRESSING DIFFICULTIES IN DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH JOINT PROBLEMS AFTER THA AND TKA
ADDRESSING DIFFICULTIES IN DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH JOINT PROBLEMS AFTER THA AND TKA Open
Identification of modalities and procedures to improve the differential diagnosis of septic and aseptic cases in patients with joint-related pain after total hip or knee alloplasty (THA/TKA). A prospective cohort of 147 patients presentin…
View article: Differential Contributions of Specimen Types, Culturing, and 16S rRNA Sequencing in Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infections
Differential Contributions of Specimen Types, Culturing, and 16S rRNA Sequencing in Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infections Open
Prosthetic joint failure is mainly caused by infection, aseptic failure (AF), and mechanical problems. Infection detection has been improved with modified culture methods and molecular diagnostics. However, comparisons between modified and…
View article: Microbiological diagnosis of device‐related biofilm infections
Microbiological diagnosis of device‐related biofilm infections Open
Medical device‐related infections cause undue patient distress, increased morbidity and mortality and pose a huge financial burden on healthcare services. The pathogens are frequently distributed heterogeneously in biofilms, which can pers…
View article: Influence of biofilm age, media and exposure time on biofilm removal by vancomycin and tobramycin
Influence of biofilm age, media and exposure time on biofilm removal by vancomycin and tobramycin Open
View article: Pharmacokinetics, Tissue Distribution, and Metabolism Study of Icariin in Rat
Pharmacokinetics, Tissue Distribution, and Metabolism Study of Icariin in Rat Open
Icariin is one of the predominant flavonoids contained in Herba Epimedii (Yin-yang-huo in Chinese), a well-known Chinese medicine for the treatment of cancers and immune system diseases. Although Herba Epimedii has been widely used in Chin…
View article: Comparing culture and molecular methods for the identification of microorganisms involved in necrotizing soft tissue infections
Comparing culture and molecular methods for the identification of microorganisms involved in necrotizing soft tissue infections Open
The study emphasizes that many pathogens can be involved in NSTIs, and that no specific "NSTI causing" combination of species exists. This means that clinicians should be prepared to diagnose and treat any combination of microbial pathogen…
View article: Use of next generation sequencing to detect biofilm bacteria in a patient with pedicle screw loosening after spine surgery: a case report
Use of next generation sequencing to detect biofilm bacteria in a patient with pedicle screw loosening after spine surgery: a case report Open
Title: Use of next generation sequencing to detect biofilm bacteria in a patient with pedicle screw loosening after spine surgery: a case report Yijuan Xu1, Trine Rolighed Thomsen1,2, Jan Lorenzen1, Kathrin Chamaon3, Per Trobisch4, Steffen…
View article: In vivo gene expression in a Staphylococcus aureus prosthetic joint infection characterized by RNA sequencing and metabolomics: a pilot study
In vivo gene expression in a Staphylococcus aureus prosthetic joint infection characterized by RNA sequencing and metabolomics: a pilot study Open