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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Janaina Teixeira Costa de Pontes, Anna Beatriz Toledo Borges, Cesar Augusto Roque-Borda, Fernando Rogerio Pavan
Summary: Bacterial resistance is a global public health emergency, exacerbated by biofilm formation in bacteria. Studying new molecules such as antimicrobial peptides is important for combating multi-drug resistant and extensively drug-resistant bacteria.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Adewale Oluwaseun Fadaka, Nicole Remaliah Samantha Sibuyi, Abram Madimabe Madiehe, Mervin Meyer
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to global health, leading to the investigation of alternative strategies such as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) due to the depletion of conventional antibiotic options. Nanotechnology is being utilized to improve the activity of antimicrobial drugs and enhance the efficacy of AMPs, with a focus on metallic nanoparticle formulations.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Petros Ioannou, Stamatis Karakonstantis, Jeroen Schouten, Tomislav Kostyanev, Esmita Charani, Vera Vlahovic-Palcevski, Diamantis P. Kofteridis
Summary: This study explores the targets for antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions for medical antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) in adult patients. Potential targets include addressing underutilization of antibiotic-sparing strategies, reducing unnecessary AP beyond recommended indications, reducing the use of broad-spectrum AP, controlling the duration of AP, evaluating the role of antibiotic cycling, and addressing research gaps regarding appropriate indications and regimens for medical prophylaxis.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tong-Xin Zong, Ariane Pandolfo Silveira, Jose Athayde Vasconcelos Morais, Marina Carvalho Sampaio, Luis Alexandre Muehlmann, Juan Zhang, Cheng-Shi Jiang, Shan-Kui Liu
Summary: Infectious diseases are a major health issue in the 21st century, with the spread of multidrug resistant bacteria due to the extensive use of antibiotics. Antibacterial drug resistance and the development of long-term antibacterial drugs are major challenges, leading to the exploration of nano-drug delivery systems as potential solutions.
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Microbiology
Fatemeh Forouzani, Tahere Khasti, Leila Manzouri, Sara Ravangard, Reza Shahriarirad, Maryam Koleini, Nazanin Ayareh, Gordafarin Nikbakht
Summary: This study investigated the antimicrobial resistance profile of clinical samples from Yasuj teaching hospitals. The majority of bacterial isolates were gram-negative, with Escherichia coli being the most common. Resistance to norfloxacin antibiotic was more common in internal medicine, infectious, and emergency wards. All cases of oxacillin were resistant.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Adrianna Aleksandrowicz, Ewa Carolak, Agata Dutkiewicz, Aleksandra Blachut, Wiktoria Waszczuk, Krzysztof Grzymajlo
Summary: Salmonella poses a serious threat worldwide due to its foodborne pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance, enabled by its biofilm-planktonic lifestyle. The complex biofilm structure and molecular factors contribute to antibiotic resistance mechanisms. This review provides an overview of Salmonella biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance, highlighting less-studied molecular factors and upregulated drug-resistance-associated genes. The importance of further research to understand biofilm features and combat antibiotic-resistant biofilms is emphasized.
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Veterinary Sciences
Jingzhi Yuan, Xiaoye Wang, Dali Shi, Qiang Ge, Xingxing Song, Wen Hu, Deyuan Wei, Chenling Ge, Xun Li, Chuanhuo Hu
Summary: The study detected 33 MCRPEC strains in Guangxi, with high resistance to multiple antimicrobials, including third and fourth generation cephalosporins and carbapenem. It was observed that some MCRPEC strains were extensively drug-resistant, highlighting the importance of long-term surveillance of mcr-1-positive E. coli in pigs.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Ahmed Seddek, Thirunavukkarasu Annamalai, Yuk-Ching Tse-Dinh
Summary: Infectious diseases are a major cause of death worldwide, with antimicrobial resistance posing a significant challenge. Developing new antibiotics is necessary, and DNA topoisomerases, especially type IA topoisomerases, are potential targets for novel drugs. Inhibitors of bacterial topoisomerase I have been researched as potential leads for antibiotics, which could help combat drug resistant bacterial infections threatening public health.
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Biophysics
Chenhao Yu, Shangyan Sui, Xiaotong Yu, Wenlong Huang, Yafei Wu, Xin Zeng, Qianming Chen, Jun Wang, Qiang Peng
Summary: Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a critical threat to human health. This study developed a method using nanomaterials-based photothermal therapy and photodynamic therapy to achieve bacterial sterilization against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Vasundhra Bhandari, Akash Suresh
Summary: This article discusses the emergence of resistance in bacterial species over time and the various protective mechanisms employed by bacterial cells. Additionally, it highlights the importance of new approaches and practices for tackling antimicrobial resistance and identifying new treatment options.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Kevin Antraygues, Nina Compagne, Francesca Ruggieri, Kamel Djaout, Zainab Edoo, Maxime Eveque, Leo Faion, Bruna Gioia, Salia Tangara, Anais Vieira Da Cruz, Baptiste Villemagne, Marion Flipo, Alain Baulard, Nicolas Willand
Summary: This article summarizes the joint autumn symposium organized by the French Society for Medicinal Chemistry and the French Microbiology Society, which attracted over 200 researchers from France and abroad, generating high-level scientific dialogue on the most recent advances in combating antimicrobial resistance.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adrianne M. Lima, Mayara I. G. Azevedo, Lyndefania M. Sousa, Nayara S. Oliveira, Claudia R. Andrade, Cleverson D. T. Freitas, Pedro F. N. Souza
Summary: This review focuses on plant-derived antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), providing information on their classification, characteristics, mechanisms of action, and potential medical applications. Despite concerns about toxicity and limitations in administration, synthetic AMPs with improved features can be designed using bioinformatics tools.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jiaxin Yao, Pengfei Zou, Yanan Cui, Liangzhu Quan, Chunsheng Gao, Zhiping Li, Wei Gong, Meiyan Yang
Summary: Bacterial infection is a common clinical disease, and antibiotics are effective in fighting against bacteria. However, the widespread use of antibiotics has led to the emergence of drug resistance, posing a significant threat to human health. Recent studies have explored various strategies to combat drug-resistant bacteria, including nano-drug delivery systems. This review summarizes the mechanistic insights of using different strategies, highlights recent advancements in antimicrobial materials and drug delivery systems for different carriers, and discusses the challenges and future perspectives in combating antimicrobial resistance.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Pottathil Shinu, Abdulaziz K. Al Mouslem, Anroop B. Nair, Katharigatta N. Venugopala, Mahesh Attimarad, Varsha A. Singh, Sreeharsha Nagaraja, Ghallab Alotaibi, Pran Kishore Deb
Summary: Antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to public health, and alternative strategies are needed. The GLASS report reveals an increasing number of bacterial infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, leading to educational efforts on the appropriate use of antibiotics by government agencies and organizations. This review focuses on the historical development of antimicrobial drug discovery, discusses new targets and approaches, advancements in drug screening, design, and delivery, as well as the emergence of antibiotic adjuvants and combination therapies. Despite the challenges posed by resistant strains, alternative technologies such as nanomaterials show promise for the future.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Stefan A. J. Buck, Stijn L. W. Koolen, Ron H. J. Mathijssen, Ronald de Wit, Robert J. van Soest
Summary: The expanding landscape of advanced prostate cancer treatment has seen the move of ARSIs and taxane chemotherapy to earlier stages, leading to the emergence of cross-resistance as a major challenge in current clinical practice. Understanding the mechanisms of cross-resistance is crucial in order to overcome this obstacle and improve treatment outcomes.
DRUG RESISTANCE UPDATES
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Hyung Jin Kim, J. K. Park, S. C. Park, Y. G. Kim, H. Choi, J. I. Ko, M. K. Kim, Y. B. Jeong, Y. S. Shin
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
(2017)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Eung Chol Park, Yu Seob Shin, Li Tao Zhang, Dal Sik Kim, Sung Zoo Kim, Nam Cheol Park, Tai Young Ahn, Je Jong Kim, Sung Won Lee, Insuk So, Jong Kwan Park
CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS IN AGING
(2015)
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Urology & Nephrology
Young Beom Jeong, Oh Seok Ko, Hyung Sub Park, Jai Seong Cha, Seung Chol Park, Hyung Jin Kim, Jong Kwan Park, Yu Seob Shin
CUAJ-CANADIAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
(2016)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Whi-An Kwon, Jae Whan Lee, Ho Kyung Seo, Tae Hoon Oh, Seung Chol Park, Hee Jong Jeong, Ill Young Seo
UROLOGIA INTERNATIONALIS
(2018)
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Infectious Diseases
Hyun-Sop Choe, Seung-Ju Lee, Yong-Hyun Cho, Mete Cek, Zafer Tandogdu, Florian Wagenlehner, Truls Erik Bjerklund-Johansen, Kurt Naber
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2018)
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Oncology
Dong Wook Shin, Hyun Sik Park, Sang Hyub Lee, Seung Hyun Jeon, Seek Cho, Seok Ho Kang, Seung Chol Park, Jong Hyock Park, Jinsung Park
CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Jinsung Park, Dong Wook Shin, Tae-Hwan Kim, Seung Il Jung, Jong Kil Nam, Seung Chol Park, Sungwoo Hong, Jae Hung Jung, Hongwook Kim, Won Tae Kim
CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2018)
Article
Oncology
Dong Wook Shin, Sang Hyub Lee, Tae-Hwan Kim, Seek Joong Yun, Jong Kil Nam, Seung Hyun Jeon, Seung Chol Park, Seung Il Jung, Jong-Hyock Park, Jinsung Park
CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2019)
Article
Andrology
Insang Hwang, Donghoon Lim, Young Beom Jeong, Seung Chol Park, Jun Hwa Noh, Dong Deuk Kwon, Taek Won Kang
ASIAN JOURNAL OF ANDROLOGY
(2015)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Yun Hee Chang, Tae Hoon Oh, Jae Whan Lee, Seung Chol Park, Ill Young Seo, Hee Jong Jeong, Whi-An Kwon
UROLOGIA INTERNATIONALIS
(2015)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tae Hoon Oh, Seung Chol Park
Summary: This article describes a case of a prostate cancer patient who experienced high fever and lower urinary tract symptoms prior to starting chemotherapy. The symptoms were alleviated and the patient's overall condition improved with the use of naproxen and systemic chemotherapy.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Jae-Wook Chung, Yun-Sok Ha, Sang Won Kim, Seung Chol Park, Taek Won Kang, Young Beom Jeong, Sung-Woo Park, Jinsung Park, Eun Sang Yoo, Tae Gyun Kwon, Sung Pil Seo, Ho Won Kang, Won Tae Kim, Yong-June Kim, Sang-Cheol Lee, Wun-Jae Kim, Seok Joong Yun, Tae-Hwan Kim
Summary: This study demonstrated that the pretreatment albumin to globulin ratio (AGR) is associated with clinicopathologic characteristics of nonmetastatic prostate cancer. A low AGR was closely related to non-organ-confined disease and high pathological Gleason scores, making it a useful serological marker for predicting adverse pathology.
INVESTIGATIVE AND CLINICAL UROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Yu Seob Shin, Jea Whan Lee, Myung Ki Kim, Young Beom Jeong, Seung Chol Park
INVESTIGATIVE AND CLINICAL UROLOGY
(2017)
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Urology & Nephrology
Takeshi Hirata, Seung Chol Park, Michelle T. Muldong, Christina N. Wu, Tomonori Yamaguchi, Amy Strasner, Omer Raheem, Hiromi Kumon, Robert L. Sah, Nicholas A. Cacalano, Catriona H. M. Jamieson, Christopher J. Kane, Koichi Masuda, Anna A. Kulidjian, Christina A. M. Jamieson
ASIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2016)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Whi-An Kwon, Tae Hoon Oh, Jea Whan Lee, Ill Young Seo, Seung Chol Park