Innovative Strategies to Overcome Biofilm Resistance
Joint Authors
Taraszkiewicz, Aleksandra
Fila, Grzegorz
Grinholc, Mariusz
Nakonieczna, Joanna
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We review the recent literature concerning the efficiency of antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation toward various microbial species in planktonic and biofilm cultures.
The review is mainly focused on biofilm-growing microrganisms because this form of growth poses a threat to chronically infected or immunocompromised patients and is difficult to eradicate from medical devices.
We discuss the biofilm formation process and mechanisms of its increased resistance to various antimicrobials.
We present, based on data in the literature, strategies for overcoming the problem of biofilm resistance.
Factors that have potential for use in increasing the efficiency of the killing of biofilm-forming bacteria include plant extracts, enzymes that disturb the biofilm structure, and other nonenzymatic molecules.
We propose combining antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with various antimicrobial and antibiofilm approaches to obtain a synergistic effect to permit efficient microbial growth control at low photosensitizer doses.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Taraszkiewicz, Aleksandra& Fila, Grzegorz& Grinholc, Mariusz& Nakonieczna, Joanna. 2012. Innovative Strategies to Overcome Biofilm Resistance. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Taraszkiewicz, Aleksandra…[et al.]. Innovative Strategies to Overcome Biofilm Resistance. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Taraszkiewicz, Aleksandra& Fila, Grzegorz& Grinholc, Mariusz& Nakonieczna, Joanna. Innovative Strategies to Overcome Biofilm Resistance. BioMed Research International. 2012. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1003444
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1003444