Melanin as a Photothermal Agent in Antimicrobial Systems
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(16), P. 8975 - 8975
Published: Aug. 18, 2024
Bacterial
infection
is
one
of
the
most
problematic
issues
for
human
health
and
resistance
bacteria
to
traditional
antibiotics
a
matter
huge
concern.
Therefore,
research
focusing
on
development
new
strategies
efficiently
kill
these
microorganisms.
Recently,
melanin
starting
be
investigated
this
purpose.
Indeed,
very
versatile
material
presents
outstanding
photothermal
properties,
already
studied
therapy,
which
can
useful
light-induced
eradication
bacteria.
In
review,
we
present
antibacterial
applications
based
effect,
both
single
action
its
combination
with
other
systems.
Melanin,
also
thanks
biocompatibility
ease
functionalization,
has
been
demonstrated
easily
applicable
as
an
antimicrobial
agent,
especially
treatment
local
infections.
Language: Английский
Antibiotic Resistance in Fermented Foods Chain: Evaluating the Risks of Emergence of Enterococci as an Emerging Pathogen in Raw Milk Cheese
International Journal of Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Fermented
foods,
particularly
fermented
dairy
products,
offer
significant
health
benefits
but
also
present
serious
concerns.
Probiotic
bacteria,
such
as
lactic
acid
bacteria
(LAB),
found
in
these
foods
have
been
strongly
linked
to
the
selection
and
dissemination
of
antibiotic
resistance
genes
(ARGs).
This
study
aims
examine
potential
risks
associated
with
despite
their
importance
human
nutrition,
by
analyzing
entire
production
chain
from
raw
material
acquisition
storage.
Focusing
on
cheese
a
key
food,
will
investigate
various
aspects,
including
farm
management,
milk
acquisition,
handling,
application
good
manufacturing
practices
(GMP)
hygiene
(GHP)
production.
The
findings
this
review
highlight
that
ARGs
LAB
are
similar
those
observed
indicator
like
Language: Английский