Romanian Archives of Microbiology and Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
82(3), P. 169 - 170
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
The
immune
system
is
characterized
by
uni
versality,
meaning
that
nonspecific
defense
mech
anisms
are
present
in
all
living
organisms,
from
the
simplest
forms
to
most
evolved
ones,
because
they
have
their
infectious
agents,
microbial
(bac
terial,
fungal,
parasitic)
and
viral.
These
invisible
enemies
exerted
selective
pressure
over
time,
parallel
with
increased
infectivity
vir
ulence
mechanisms,
mechanisms
also
due
host-parasites
coevolution
[1-2].
best
studied
animals,
especial
ly
adaptive
or
specific
immunity
of
vertebrates,
mammals,
humans.
Many
studies
on
were
realized
after
describing
lympho
cytes
subsets,
differentiation,
functions,
regulation.
For
a
while,
unspecific
entered
shadow
cone
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Antibacterial
drug
resistance
poses
a
significant
challenge
to
modern
healthcare
systems,
threatening
our
ability
effectively
treat
bacterial
infections.
This
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
of
the
types
and
mechanisms
antibacterial
resistance.
To
achieve
this
aim,
thorough
literature
search
was
conducted
identify
key
studies
reviews
on
mechanisms,
strategies
next-generation
antimicrobials
contain
antimicrobial
In
review,
major
with
examples
including
target
site
modifications,
decreased
influx,
increased
efflux
pumps,
enzymatic
inactivation
antibacterials
has
been
discussed.
Moreover,
biofilm
formation,
horizontal
gene
transfer
methods
also
included.
Furthermore,
measures
(interventions)
taken
control
have
discussed
in
detail.
Overall,
provides
valuable
insights
into
diverse
employed
by
bacteria
resist
effects
drugs,
aim
informing
future
research
guiding
stewardship
efforts.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Once
hailed
as
miraculous
solutions,
antibiotics
no
longer
hold
that
status.
The
excessive
use
of
across
human
healthcare,
agriculture,
and
animal
husbandry
has
given
rise
to
a
broad
array
multidrug-resistant
(MDR)
pathogens,
posing
formidable
treatment
challenges.
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
evolved
into
pressing
global
health
crisis,
linked
elevated
mortality
rates
in
the
modern
medical
era.
Additionally,
absence
effective
introduces
substantial
risks
surgical
procedures.
dwindling
interest
pharmaceutical
industries
developing
new
against
MDR
pathogens
aggravated
scarcity
issue,
resulting
an
exceedingly
limited
pipeline
antibiotics.
Given
these
circumstances,
imperative
devise
novel
strategies
combat
perilous
become
paramount.
Contemporary
research
unveiled
several
promising
avenues
for
addressing
this
challenge.
article
provides
comprehensive
overview
innovative
therapeutic
approaches,
highlighting
their
mechanisms
action,
benefits,
drawbacks.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
One
of
the
most
prevalent
human
infections
is
Helicobacter
pylori
(H.
pylori),
which
affects
more
than
half
global
population.
Although
H.
are
widespread,
only
a
minority
individuals
develop
severe
gastroduodenal
disorders.
The
resistance
to
antibiotics
has
reached
concerning
levels,
significantly
impacting
effectiveness
treatment.
Consequently,
development
vaccines
targeting
virulence
factors
may
present
viable
alternative
for
treatment
and
prevention
infections.
This
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
current
understanding
infection,
with
particular
focus
on
its
factors,
pathophysiology,
vaccination
strategies.
discusses
various
associated
pylori,
such
as
cytotoxin-associated
gene
A
(cagA),
vacuolating
cytotoxin
(vacA),
outer
membrane
proteins
(OMPs),
neutrophil-activated
protein
(NAP),
urease
(ure),
catalase.
based
these
characteristics
essential
controlling
infection
ensuring
long-lasting
protection.
Various
strategies
formulations
have
been
tested
in
animal
models;
however,
their
reproducibility
humans
remain
uncertain.
Different
types
vaccines,
including
vector-based
inactivated
whole
cells,
genetically
modified
protein-based
subunits,
multiepitope
nucleic
acid
(DNA)
explored.
While
some
demonstrated
promising
results
murine
models,
limited
number
successfully
humans.
article
provides
thorough
evaluation
recent
research
genes
methods,
offering
valuable
insights
future
address
this
health
challenge.
Journal of Xenobiotics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 56 - 56
Published: April 15, 2025
We
investigated
the
relationship
between
antibiotic-resistance
genes
and
antimicrobial
agents,
triclosan
(TCS)
propylparaben
(PPB).
The
greywater
microbiome
was
repeatedly
exposed
to
effect
analyzed
using
a
combination
of
PCR,
Etest,
Biolog,
16S
rRNA
sequencing,
liquid
chromatography.
taxonomic
identification
points
very
similar
or
even
identical
isolates,
however,
phenotypic
analysis
suggests
that
their
metabolic
potential
is
different,
likely
due
genomic
variation
differences
in
expression
substrate
utilization
pathways.
For
both
propylparaben,
antibiotic
resistance
levels
among
isolates
remain
consistent
regardless
exposure
duration.
This
are
acquired
rapidly
presence
not
directly
proportional
level
micropollutant
exposure.
In
biodegradation
test,
TCS
reduced
by
50%
after
7
h,
while
PPB
decreased
only
75
h.
TCS,
minimal
inhibition
concentration
(MIC)
ranged
from
64
above
256
mg/mL.
Conversely,
for
MIC
tested
strains
512
800
study
highlights
complex
interaction
household
xenobiotics,
microorganisms,
emergence
resistance.
Veterinary World,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 877 - 887
Published: April 1, 2025
Background
and
Aim:
Staphylococcus
aureus
is
a
zoonotic
pathogen
with
significant
public
health
economic
implications.
Its
ability
to
tolerate
environmental
stress
regulate
virulence
through
quorum
sensing
contributes
its
persistence
pathogenicity.
Rhodomyrtus
tomentosa
bioactive
compound
rhodomyrtone
have
demonstrated
antimicrobial
properties
against
Gram-positive,
multidrug-resistant
bacteria.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
the
effects
of
these
agents
on
inhibition
tolerance
in
S.
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
providing
insights
into
their
potential
as
alternative
strategies.
Materials
Methods:
The
anti-quorum
activity
R.
extracts
was
assessed
using
Chromobacterium
violaceum
bioindicator.
In
addition,
P.
aeruginosa
swarming
motility
were
evaluated.
Stress
examined
by
subjecting
treated
cells
acidic
(pH
=
5.0),
alkaline
9.0),
osmotic
(7.5%
NaCl),
heat
(43°C),
oxidative
(1
mM
H₂O₂)
conditions.
survival
rates
determined
colony-forming
unit
(CFU)
counts
following
treatment
ethanol
leaf
extracts.
Results:
ethyl
acetate
fraction
extract
exhibited
highest
violacein
inhibition,
followed
extract.
At
256
μg/mL,
permitted
colony
formation
but
inhibited
motility.
Regarding
tolerance,
no
surviving
detected
under
any
condition
after
3–6
h
2
×
minimum
inhibitory
concentration
(MIC)
μg/mL)
rhodomyrtone.
4
MIC
(128
all
tested
conditions
except
for
stresses.
Conclusion:
findings
suggest
that
effectively
inhibit
offering
promising
approach.
These
compounds
could
be
utilized
veterinary
medicine
food
safety
mitigate
contamination
combat
antibiotic-resistant
infections.
Keywords:
sensing,
rhodomyrtone,
tomentosa,
aureus,
tolerance.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 1164 - 1164
Published: July 8, 2023
Polymicrobial
biofilms
provide
a
complex
environment
where
co-infecting
microorganisms
can
behave
antagonistically,
additively,
or
synergistically
to
alter
the
disease
outcome
compared
monomicrobial
infections.
Staphylococcus
aureus
skin
and
soft
tissue
infections
(Sa-SSTIs)
are
frequently
reported
in
healthcare
community
settings,
they
also
involve
other
bacterial
fungal
microorganisms.
This
polymicrobial
aetiology
is
usually
found
chronic
wounds,
such
as
diabetic
foot
ulcers,
pressure
burn
establishment
of
multi-species
wounds
has
been
extensively
described.
review
article
explores
recent
updates
on
commonly
together
with
S.
SSTIs,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Escherichia
coli,
Enterococcus
spp.,
Acinetobacter
baumannii,
Candida
albicans,
among
others.
The
molecular
mechanisms
behind
these
interactions
context
infected
their
impact
pathogenesis
antimicrobial
susceptibility
revised.