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Antibiofilm Agents

Author : Kendra P. Rumbaugh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642538339
Total Pages : 495 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (425 download)

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Book Synopsis Antibiofilm Agents by : Kendra P. Rumbaugh

Download or read book Antibiofilm Agents written by Kendra P. Rumbaugh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a survey of recent advances in the development of antibiofilm agents for clinical and environmental applications. The fact that microbes exist in structured communities called biofilms has slowly become accepted within the medical community. We now know that over 80% of all infectious diseases are biofilm-related; however, significant challenges still lie in our ability to diagnose and treat these extremely recalcitrant infections. Written by experts from around the globe, this book offers a valuable resource for medical professionals seeking to treat biofilm-related disease, academic and industry researchers interested in drug discovery and instructors who teach courses on microbial pathogenesis and medical microbiology.

Science and Technology Against Microbial Pathogens

Author : A. Mndez-Vilas
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814354856
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)

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Book Synopsis Science and Technology Against Microbial Pathogens by : A. Mndez-Vilas

Download or read book Science and Technology Against Microbial Pathogens written by A. Mndez-Vilas and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to disseminate the most recent research in science and technology against microbial pathogens presented at the first edition of the ICAR Conference Series (ICAR2010) held in Valladolid, Spain, in November 2010. This volume is a compilation of 86 chapters written by active researchers that offer information and experiences and afford critical insights into anti-microbe strategies in a general context marked by the threat posed by the increasing antimicrobial resistance of pathogenic microorganisms. "Anti" is here taken in a wide sense as "against cell cycle, adhesion, or communication," and when harmful for the human health (infectious diseases, chemotherapy etc.) and industry or economy (food, agriculture, water systems etc.) The book examines this interesting subject area from antimicrobial resistance (superbugs, emerging and re-emerging pathogens etc.), to the use of natural products or microbes against microbial pathogens, not forgetting antimicrobial chemistry, physics and material science. Readers will find in a single volume, up-to-date information of the current knowledge in antimicrobial research. The book is recommended for researchers from a broad range of academic disciplines that are contributing in the battle against harmful microorganisms, not only those more traditionally involved in this research area (microbiologists, biochemists, geneticists, clinicians etc.), but also experimental and theoretical/computational chemists, physicists or engineers.

Biofilm Control and Antimicrobial Agents

Author : S. M. Abu Sayen
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1771880023
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (718 download)

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Book Synopsis Biofilm Control and Antimicrobial Agents by : S. M. Abu Sayen

Download or read book Biofilm Control and Antimicrobial Agents written by S. M. Abu Sayen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-02-24 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book highlights some of the exciting research that has recently been done in the important and far-ranging field of biofilms and microbial agents. It discusses antimicrobial agents in relation to biofilm control and resistance. The book also introduces biofilm formation and mitigation strategies. It helps explores long-term solutions to the challenges imposed by biofilms.

Bacterial Biofilms

Author : Tony Romeo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540754180
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Bacterial Biofilms written by Tony Romeo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-26 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the biological world, bacteria thrive predominantly in surface-attached, matrix-enclosed, multicellular communities or biofilms, as opposed to isolated planktonic cells. This choice of lifestyle is not trivial, as it involves major shifts in the use of genetic information and cellular energy, and has profound consequences for bacterial physiology and survival. Growth within a biofilm can thwart immune function and antibiotic therapy and thereby complicate the treatment of infectious diseases, especially chronic and foreign device-associated infections. Modern studies of many important biofilms have advanced well beyond the descriptive stage, and have begun to provide molecular details of the structural, biochemical, and genetic processes that drive biofilm formation and its dispersion. There is much diversity in the details of biofilm development among various species, but there are also commonalities. In most species, environmental and nutritional conditions greatly influence biofilm development. Similar kinds of adhesive molecules often promote biofilm formation in diverse species. Signaling and regulatory processes that drive biofilm development are often conserved, especially among related bacteria. Knowledge of such processes holds great promise for efforts to control biofilm growth and combat biofilm-associated infections. This volume focuses on the biology of biofilms that affect human disease, although it is by no means comprehensive. It opens with chapters that provide the reader with current perspectives on biofilm development, physiology, environmental, and regulatory effects, the role of quorum sensing, and resistance/phenotypic persistence to antimicrobial agents during biofilm growth.

Microorganisms in the Deterioration and Preservation of Cultural Heritage

Author : Edith Joseph
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030694119
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)

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Book Synopsis Microorganisms in the Deterioration and Preservation of Cultural Heritage by : Edith Joseph

Download or read book Microorganisms in the Deterioration and Preservation of Cultural Heritage written by Edith Joseph and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-05-05 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book offers a comprehensive overview of the role and potential of microorganisms in the degradation and preservation of cultural materials (e.g. stone, metals, graphic documents, textiles, paintings, glass, etc.). Microorganisms are a major cause of deterioration in cultural artefacts, both in the case of outdoor monuments and archaeological finds. This book covers the microorganisms involved in biodeterioration and control methods used to reduce their impact on cultural artefacts. Additionally, the reader will learn more about how microorganisms can be used for the preservation and protection of cultural artefacts through bio-based and eco-friendly materials. New avenues for developing methods and materials for the conservation of cultural artefacts are discussed, together with concrete advances in terms of sustainability, effectiveness and toxicity, making the book essential reading for anyone interested in microbiology and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Biofilm Infections

Author : Thomas Bjarnsholt
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9781489982285
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Biofilm Infections written by Thomas Bjarnsholt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-10-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will cover both the evidence for biofilms in many chronic bacterial infections as well as the problems facing these infections such as diagnostics and treatment regimes. A still increasing interest and emphasis on the sessile bacterial lifestyle biofilms has been seen since it was realized that that less than 0.1% of the total microbial biomass lives in the planktonic mode of growth. The term was coined in 1978 by Costerton et al. who defined the term biofilm for the first time.In 1993 the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) recognised that the biofilmmode of growth was relevant to microbiology. Lately many articles have been published on the clinical implications of bacterial biofilms. Both original articles and reviews concerning the biofilm problem are available.

Antimicrobial Peptides

Author : Katsumi Matsuzaki
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811335885
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Antimicrobial Peptides written by Katsumi Matsuzaki and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an overview of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), their mechanisms of antimicrobial action, other activities, and various problems that must still be overcome regarding their clinical application. Divided into four major parts, the book begins with a general overview of AMPs (Part I), and subsequently discusses the various mechanisms of antimicrobial action and methods for researching them (Part 2). It then addresses a range of activities other than antimicrobial action, such as cell penetration, antisepsis, anticancer, and immunomodulatory activities (Part 3), and explores the prospects of clinical application from various standpoints such as the selective toxicity, design, and discovery of AMPs (Part 4). A huge number of AMPs have been discovered in plants, insects, and vertebrates including humans, and constitute host defense systems against invading pathogenic microorganisms. Consequently, many attempts have been made to utilize AMPs as antibiotics. AMPs could help to solve the urgent problem of drug-resistant bacteria, and are also promising with regard to sepsis and cancer therapy. Gathering a wealth of information, this book will be a bible for all those seeking to develop antibiotics, anti-sepsis, or anticancer agents based on AMPs.

Antimicrobials, Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiofilm Strategies and Activity Methods

Author : Sahra Kırmusaoğlu
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789857899
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (898 download)

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Book Synopsis Antimicrobials, Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiofilm Strategies and Activity Methods by : Sahra Kırmusaoğlu

Download or read book Antimicrobials, Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiofilm Strategies and Activity Methods written by Sahra Kırmusaoğlu and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-04-03 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To prevent bacterial adherence, invasion and infection, antimicrobials such as antibiotics are being used and vastly researched nowdays. Several factors such as natural selection, mutations in genes, the presence of efflux pumps, impermeability of the cell wall, structural changes in enzymes and receptors, biofilm formation, and quorum sensing cause microorganisms to develop resistance against antimicrobials. Isolates that synthesize extended spectrum-β-lactamases (ESBL), induced β-lactamases (IBL), carbapenamases, metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs), and New Delhi metallo-β-lactamases (NDM) have emerged. Determining virulence factors such as biofilms and the level of antimicrobial activities of antimicrobial agents alone and in combination with appropriate doses against microorganisms is very important for the diagnosis, inhibition, and prevention of microbial infection. The goal of this book is to provide information on all these topics.

Biofilm, Pilonidal Cysts and Sinuses

Author : Melvin A. Shiffman
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030030776
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Book Synopsis Biofilm, Pilonidal Cysts and Sinuses by : Melvin A. Shiffman

Download or read book Biofilm, Pilonidal Cysts and Sinuses written by Melvin A. Shiffman and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the latest findings in the fields of biofilm, pilonidal cysts and sinuses. The first part provides detailed information on biofilm formation, antibiofilm properties and activity as well as their potential clinical application in wound management. The second part then examines pilonidal sinus disease and the surgical treatment options. Written by leading experts in the field, the book is a valuable resource for beginners and experienced surgeons alike.

Nanostructures for Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Applications

Author : Ram Prasad
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030403378
Total Pages : 461 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Nanostructures for Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Applications by : Ram Prasad

Download or read book Nanostructures for Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Applications written by Ram Prasad and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the pursuit of technological advancement in the field of biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to counteract health issues, bacterial infections remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The ability of bacterial pathogens to form biofilms further agglomerates the situation by showing resistance to conventional antibiotics. To overcome this serious issue, bioactive metabolites and other natural products were exploited to combat bacterial infections and biofilm-related health consequences. Natural products exhibited promising results in vitro, however; their efficacy in in vivo conditions remain obscured due to their low-solubility, bioavailability, and biocompatibility issues. In this scenario, nanotechnological interventions provide a multifaceted platform for targeted delivery of bioactive compounds by slow and sustained release of drug-like compounds. The unique physico-chemical properties, biocompatibility and eco-friendly nature of bioinspired nanostructures has revolutionized the field of biology to eradicate microbial infections and biofilm-related complications. The green-nanotechnology based metal and metal oxide nanoparticles and polymeric nanoparticles have been regularly employed for antimicrobial and antibiofilm applications without causing damage to host tissues. The implications of these nanoparticles toward achieving sustainability in agriculture by providing systemic resistance against a variety of phytopathogens therefore plays crucial role in growth and crop productivity. Also the advent of smart and hybrid nanomaterials such as metal-based polymer nanocomposites, lipid-based nanomaterials and liposomes have the inherent potential to eradicate bacterial biofilm-related infections in an efficient manner. The recent development of carbon-based nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and silica based nanomaterials such as mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) also exploit a target of dreadful healthcare conditions such as cancer, immunomodulatory diseases, and microbial infections, as well as biofilm-related issues owing to their stability profile, biocompatibility, and unique physio-chemical properties. Recently novel physical approaches such as photothermal therapy (PTT) and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) also revolutionized conventional strategies and are engaged in eradicating microbial biofilm-related infections and related health consequences. These promising advancements in the development of novel strategies to treat microbial infections and biofilm-related multidrug resistance (MDR) phenomenon may provide new avenues and aid to conventional antimicrobial therapeutics.

The Role of Biofilms in Device-Related Infections

Author : Mark Shirtliff
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540681191
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (46 download)

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Book Synopsis The Role of Biofilms in Device-Related Infections by : Mark Shirtliff

Download or read book The Role of Biofilms in Device-Related Infections written by Mark Shirtliff and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-19 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately 60% of all hospital-associated infections, over one million cases per year, are due to biofilms that have formed on indwelling medical devices. Device-related biofilm infections increase hospital stays and add over one billion dollars/year to U.S. hospitalization costs. Since the use and the types of indwelling medical devices commonly used in modern healthcare are continuously expanding, especially with an aging population, the incidence of biofilm infections will also continue to rise. The central problem with microbial biofilm infections of foreign bodies is their propensity to resist clearance by the host immune system and all antimicrobial agents tested to date. In fact, compared to their free floating, planktonic counterparts, microbes within a biofilm are 50 – 500 times more resistant to antimicrobial agents. Therefore, achieving therapeutic and non-lethal dosing regimens within the human host is impossible. The end result is a conversion from an acute infection to one that is persistent, chronic, and recurrent, most often requiring device removal in order to eliminate the infection. This text will describe the major types of device-related infections, and will explain the host, pathogen, and the unique properties of their interactions in order to gain a better understanding of these recalcitrant infections.

Bacterial Biofilms

Author : Sadik Dincer
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789858992
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (898 download)

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Download or read book Bacterial Biofilms written by Sadik Dincer and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines biofilms in nature. Organized into four parts, this book addresses biofilms in wastewater treatment, inhibition of biofilm formation, biofilms and infection, and ecology of biofilms. It is designed for clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology, ecology, and medicine as well as graduate and postgraduate students.

Microbial Biofilms

Author : Dharumadurai Dhanasekaran
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535124358
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)

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Book Synopsis Microbial Biofilms by : Dharumadurai Dhanasekaran

Download or read book Microbial Biofilms written by Dharumadurai Dhanasekaran and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2016-07-13 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the book Microbial Biofilms: Importance and applications, eminent scientists provide an up-to-date review of the present and future trends on biofilm-related research. This book is divided with four subdivisions as biofilm fundamentals, applications, health aspects, and their control. Moreover, this book also provides a comprehensive account on microbial interactions in biofilms, pyocyanin, and extracellular DNA in facilitating Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation, atomic force microscopic studies of biofilms, and biofilms in beverage industry. The book comprises a total of 21 chapters from valued contributions from world leading experts in Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Serbia, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, and Turkey. This book may be used as a text or reference for everyone interested in biofilms and their applications. It is also highly recommended for environmental microbiologists, soil scientists, medical microbiologists, bioremediation experts, and microbiologists working in biocorrosion, biofouling, biodegradation, water microbiology, quorum sensing, and many other related areas. Scientists in academia, research laboratories, and industry will also find it of interest.

Antibiotic Drug Resistance

Author : José-Luis Capelo-Martínez
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119282527
Total Pages : 730 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (192 download)

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Book Synopsis Antibiotic Drug Resistance by : José-Luis Capelo-Martínez

Download or read book Antibiotic Drug Resistance written by José-Luis Capelo-Martínez and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a thorough and authoritative overview of the multifaceted field of antibiotic science – offering guidance to translate research into tools for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. Provides readers with knowledge about the broad field of drug resistance Offers guidance to translate research into tools for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases Links strategies to analyze microbes to the development of new drugs, socioeconomic impacts to therapeutic strategies, and public policies to antibiotic-resistance-prevention strategies

Mechanisms of Biofilm Development and Antibiofilm Strategies

Author : Huancai Lin
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 283252205X
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)

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Download or read book Mechanisms of Biofilm Development and Antibiofilm Strategies written by Huancai Lin and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Biofilms and Implantable Medical Devices

Author : Ying Deng
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081003986
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Biofilms and Implantable Medical Devices written by Ying Deng and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biofilms and Implantable Medical Devices: Infection and Control explores the increasing use of permanent and semi-permanent implants and indwelling medical devices. As an understanding of the growth and impact of biofilm formation on these medical devices and biomaterials is vital for protecting the health of the human host, this book provides readers with a comprehensive treatise on biofilms and their relationship with medical devices, also reporting on infections and associated strategies for prevention. - Provides useful information on the fundamentals of biofilm problems in medical devices - Discusses biofilm problems in a range of medical devices - Focuses on strategies for prevention of biofilm formation

Oral Biofilms

Author : S. Eick
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3318068527
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Oral Biofilms written by S. Eick and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2020-12-21 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biofilms are highly organized polymicrobial communities that are embedded in an extracellular matrix and formed on natural and artificial surfaces. In the oral cavity, biofilms are formed not only on natural teeth, but also on restorative materials, prosthetic constructions, and dental implants. Oral diseases like caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, and also pulp inflammation are associated with biofilms. This publication is an up-to-date overview on oral biofilms from different clinically relevant perspectives. Experts comprising basic researchers and clinicians report on recent research relating to biofilms - from general summaries to recommendations for daily clinical work. This book covers all aspects of oral biofilms, including models used in the laboratory, biofilms in dental water unit lines, periodontal and peri-implant biofilms, caries-related biofilms, halitosis, endodontic biofilms, and Candida infections, as well as biofilms on dental materials and on orthodontic appliances. Several chapters deal with anti-biofilm therapy, from the efficacy of mechanical methods and the use of antimicrobials, to alternative concepts. This publication is particularly recommended to dental medicine students, practitioners, other oral healthcare professionals, and scientists with an interest in translational research on biofilms.