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Exploring the antibiofilm effects on Escherichia coli biofilm associated with colon cancer and anticancer activities on HCT116 cell line of bee products Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-07 Ayşegül Akkoyunlu, Görkem Dülger
The association between dysbiotic microbiota biofilm and colon cancer has recently begun to attract attention. In the study, the apitherapeutic effects of bee products (honey, bee venom, royal jell...
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Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against biofilms formed in dental acrylic resin: a systematic review of in vitro studies Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 João Marcos Carvalho-Silva, Ana Beatriz Vilela Teixeira, Mariana Lima da Costa Valente, Marcos Vinicius Wada Shimano, Andréa Cândido dos Reis
This study aimed to answer the question formulated according to the PICO strategy: ‘Which essential oils show antimicrobial activity against biofilms formed on dental acrylic resin?’ composed by po...
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Variable effects of substrate colour and microtexture on sessile marine taxa in Australian estuaries Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Nina Schaefer, Melanie J. Bishop, Ana B. Bugnot, Brett Herbert, Andrew S. Hoey, Mariana Mayer-Pinto, Craig D. H. Sherman, Cian Foster-Thorpe, Maria L. Vozzo, Katherine A. Dafforn
Concrete infrastructure in coastal waters is increasing. While adding complex habitat and manipulating concrete mixtures to enhance biodiversity have been studied, field investigations of sub-milli...
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Silicone-geranium essential oil blend for long-term antifouling coatings Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Ariane V. Zmozinski, Rafael S. Peres, Alexandre José Macedo, Emilene Mendes Becker, Amanda Pasinato Napp, Rafael Schneider, Jade Reisdörfer Silveira, Carlos Arthur Ferreira, Marilene H. Vainstein, Augusto Schrank
This study explores the potential of geranium essential oil as a natural solution for combating marine biofouling, addressing the environmental concerns associated with commercial antifouling coati...
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Investigating the anti-bioadhesion properties of short, medium chain length, and amphiphilic polyhydroxyalkanoate films Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Alexandra Guennec, Eric Balnois, Antoine Augias, Mama Aïssata Bangoura, Cédric Jaffry, Christelle Simon-Colin, Valérie Langlois, Fabrice Azemar, Guillaume Vignaud, Isabelle Linossier, Fabienne Faÿ, Karine Vallée-Réhel
Silicone materials are widely used in fouling release coatings, but developing eco-friendly protection via biosourced coatings, such as polyhydroxyalcanoates (PHA) presents a major challenge. Anti-...
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Biofouling and corrosion rate of welded Nickel Aluminium Bronze in natural and simulated seawater Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Tamsin Dobson, Anna Yunnie, Dimitrios Kaloudis, Nicolas Larossa, Harry Coules
Updated understanding on the effect of biofouling on corrosion rate is needed to protect marine structures as climate change is altering seawater physiochemistry and biofouling organism distributio...
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Optimum quorum quenching bacteria concentration in the better-quality cell entrapping beads to control biofouling in membrane bioreactor Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Jennifer Rose, Shinho Chung, Zia Ul Islam, Bushra Azhar, Heekyong Oh
Quorum quenching (QQ) by cell entrapping beads (CEBs) is known to inhibit biofouling by its biological and physical cleaning effect. Although there are better QQ media reported, due to the ease of ...
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How to identify biofouling species in marine and freshwater Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Heting Hong, Aijuan Deng, Yang Tang, Zhixiong Liu
The identification and management of biofouling remain pressing challenges in marine and freshwater ecosystems, with significant implications for environmental sustainability and industrial operati...
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Flavonoids effects against bacteria associated to periodontal disease and dental caries: a scoping review Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Bruna Tavares Carneiro, Fernanda Novais Arantes Maciel de Castro, Francine Benetti, Gabriel Nima, Thais Yumi Umeda Suzuki, Carolina Bosso André
This scoping review focused on exploring the efficacy of flavonoids against bacteria associated with dental caries and periodontal diseases. Inclusion criteria comprise studies investigating the an...
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Antimicrobial potential of a biosurfactant gel for the prevention of mixed biofilms formed by fluconazole-resistant C. albicans and methicillin-resistant S. aureus in catheters Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Cecília Rocha da Silva, Lívia Gurgel do Amaral Valente Sá, João Batista de Andrade Neto, Fátima Daiana Dias Barroso, Vitória Pessoa de Farias Cabral, Daniel Sampaio Rodrigues, Lisandra Juvêncio da Silva, Iri Sandro Pampolha Lima, Lourdes Pérez, Anderson Ramos da Silva, Denise Ramos Moreira, Nágila Maria Pontes Silva Ricardo, Hélio Vitoriano Nobre Júnior
Dual-species biofilms formed by Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus have high virulence and drug resistance. In this context, biosurfactants produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa have been wide...
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Biofilm formation by Staphylococcus pseudintermedius on titanium implants Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Camilla Malcher Pesset, Carolina O. da Fonseca, Milena Antunes, Ana Luiza L. dos Santos, Izabel Melo Teixeira, Eliane de Oliveira Ferreira, Bruno Penna
Osteomyelitis often involves Staphylococcus spp. as the isolated genus in domestic animal cases. Implant-related infections, frequently associated with biofilm-forming microorganisms like staphyloc...
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UV-C LED-induced cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer formation, lesion repair and mutagenesis in the biofilm-forming diatom, Navicula incerta Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Paul Whitworth, Nick Aldred, John A. Finlay, Kevin J. Reynolds, Joseph Plummer, Anthony S. Clare
The use of ultraviolet-C (UV-C) irradiation in marine biofouling control is a relatively new and potentially disruptive technology. This study examined effects of UV-C exposure on the biofilm-formi...
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Methyl gallate from Camellia nitidissima Chi flowers reduces quorum sensing related virulence and biofilm formation against Aeromonas hydrophila Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Huan Jiang, Zhennan Wang, Ai-Qun Jia
Aeromonas hydrophila, a Gram-negative zoonotic bacterium, causes high mortality in fish farming and immunocompromised patients. This study aimed to extract methyl gallate (MG) from the flowers of C...
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Microbiome of seventh-century old Parsurameswara stone monument of India and role of desiccation-tolerant cyanobacterium Lyngbya corticicola on its biodeterioration Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Nousi Parvin, Sikha Mandal, Jnanendra Rath
The Parsurameswara stone monument, built in the seventh century, is one of the oldest stone monuments in Odisha, India. Metagenomic analysis of the biological crust samples collected from the stone...
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A synergistic anti-bacterial and anti-adhesion activity of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) and lemon eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus citriodora Hook) essential oils on Legionella pneumophila Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Martina Oder, Kaća Piletić, Rok Fink, Zvonimir Marijanović, Romana Krištof, Lucija Bićanić, Dijana Tomić Linšak, Ivana Gobin
Legionella pneumophila is a Gram-negative bacterial pathogen that colonizes natural and artificial water systems and has the ability to form a biofilm. The biofilm protects L. pneumophila from vari...
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Cymbopogon citratus L. essential oil as a potential anti-biofilm agent active against antibiotic-resistant bacteria isolated from chronic rhinosinusitis patients Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Mintra Khosakueng, Suwimol Taweechaisupapong, Wongwarut Boonyanugomol, Pornpan Prapatpong, Saharut Wongkaewkhiaw, Sakawrat Kanthawong
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is long-term inflammation of the sinuses that can be caused by infection due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Biofilm developed by microbes is postulated to cause anti...
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The quorum sensing molecule C12-HSL promotes biofilm formation and increases adrA expression in Salmonella Enteritidis under anaerobic conditions Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Deisy Guimarães Carneiro, Ananda Pereira Aguilar, Hilário Cuquetto Mantovani, Tiago Antônio de Oliveira Mendes, Maria Cristina Dantas Vanetti
Acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs) are quorum-sensing signaling molecules in Gram-negative bacteria and positively regulate biofilm formation in Salmonella under specific conditions. In this study, bi...
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Temporal variations of biofouling assemblages of a coral reef ecosystem during a monsoon period Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Parissa Golinia, Ali Nasrolahi, Amir Ghazilou
Coral reefs are highly biodiverse ecosystems, enriched by a range of biofouling species. Temporal variations in biofouling can affect ecosystem stability, but these diverse coral-associated communi...
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Seasonal variation in the biological succession of marine diatoms over 316L stainless steel in a coastal environment of Chile Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Leslie K. Daille, John R. Spear, Iwona Beech, Ignacio T. Vargas, Rodrigo De la Iglesia
Characterizing seasonal changes in diatom community profiles in coastal environments is scarce worldwide. Despite diatoms being prevalent in microfouling, their role in microbially influenced corro...
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Consolidated knowledge-guided computational pipeline for therapeutic intervention against bacterial biofilms - a review Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Reetika Debroy, Sudha Ramaiah
Biofilm-associated bacterial infections attributed to multifactorial antimicrobial resistance have caused worldwide challenges in formulating successful treatment strategies. In search of accelerat...
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Biofilms and beyond: a comprehensive review of the impact of Sulphate Reducing Bacteria on steel corrosion Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Anusha Y. G., Lavanya Mulky
Sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB) are known to cause severe corrosion of steel structures in various industries, resulting in significant economic and environmental consequences. This review paper c...
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Food grade disinfectants based on hydrogen peroxide/peracetic acid and sodium hypochlorite interfere with the adhesion of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes to stainless steel of differing surface roughness Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Ružica Tomičić, Zorica Tomičić, Milica Nićetin, Violeta Knežević, Sunčica Kocić-Tanackov, Peter Raspor
This study aimed to evaluate the potential of the bacterium Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes to adhere to stainless steel discs with differ...
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Antimicrobial activity of cleansers on the cobalt-chromium surface of removable partial denture: a systematic review Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Carolina Alves Freiria de Oliveira, Leonardo Guedes da Silva Moraes, Ana Beatriz Vilela Teixeira, Valéria Oliveira Pagnano
This study aimed to review systematically the literature about the antimicrobial action of evaluated cleansers on the Co-Cr alloy of RPD. The search was conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Lilacs,...
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Efficacy of hypochlorous acid as an alternative oral antimicrobial agent on human gingival fibroblasts, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, and Candida albicans biofilms in vitro Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Gözdem Bayraktar, Ayşe Mine Yılmaz Göler, Burak Aksu, Hafize Öztürk Özener
This study compared the cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activity of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) at 50 ppm and 200 ppm and 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) at various time intervals, in vitro. Cell viability an...
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Antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects of shikonin with tea tree oil nanoemulsion against Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-26 Kirandeep Kaur, Atamjit Singh, Aditi Monga, Pallvi Mohana, Neha Khosla, Neena Bedi
The current work aims to develop a shikonin and tea tree oil loaded nanoemulsion system stabilized by a mixture of GRAS grade surfactants (Tween 20 and monoolein) and a cosurfactant (Transcutol P)....
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Evaluation of natural resveratrol multimers as marine antifoulants Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Rohan A. Davis, Gunnar Cervin, Karren D. Beattie, Topul Rali, Marilyne Fauchon, Claire Hellio, Lovisa Bodin Åkerlund, Henrik Pavia, Johan Svenson
In the current study we investigate the antifouling potential of three polyphenolic resveratrol multimers (–)-hopeaphenol, vaticanol B and vatalbinoside A, isolated from two species of Anisoptera f...
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Indole-3-acetic acid impacts biofilm formation and virulence production of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Sudharshini Jayaraman, Monika Adhilaxmi Kannan, Nandhini Rajendhran, Georrge J. John, Thirumurugan Ramasamy
Bacterial pathogenesis involves complex mechanisms contributing to virulence and persistence of infections. Understanding the multifactorial nature of bacterial infections is crucial for developing...
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Selected antimicrobial essential oils to eradicate multi-drug resistant bacterial biofilms involved in human nosocomial infections Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Widad Bouguenoun, Fethi Benbelaid, Salsabil Mebarki, Imane Bouguenoun, Sara Boulmaiz, Abdelmonaim Khadir, Mohammed Yassine Benziane, Mourad Bendahou, Alain Muselli
Biofilms are the primary source of contamination linked to nosocomial infections by promoting bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents, including disinfectants. Using essential oils, this study...
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United we stand, divided we fall: in-depth proteomic evaluation of the synergistic effect of Mo-CBP3-PepI and Ciprofloxacin against Staphylococcus aureus biofilms Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Nilton A. S. Neto, Tawanny K. B. Aguiar, Rayara J. P. Costa, Felipe P. Mesquita, Lais L. B. de Oliveira, Maria E. A. de Moraes, Raquel C. Montenegro, Rômulo F. Carneiro, Celso S. Nagano, Cleverson D. T. Freitas, Pedro F. N. Souza
Staphylococcus aureus forms biofilms, a structure that protects bacterial cells, conferring more resistance to difficult treatment. Synthetic peptides surge as an alternative to overcome the biofil...
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Efficacy of amorphous TiOx-coated surfaces against micro- and macrofouling through laboratory microcosms and field studies Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Lidita Khandeparker, Dattesh V. Desai, Ravi Teja Mittireddi, Emila Panda, Niyati Hede, Kaushal Mapari
In this study, Soda Lime Glass (SLG) and Stainless Steel (SS316L) substrata coated with Titanium oxide (TiOx) were tested for their efficacy in the laboratory microcosms and in field against micro-...
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Surface properties of membrane materials and their role in cell adhesion and biofilm formation of microalgae Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Yichen Liao, Pedram Fatehi, Baoqiang Liao
In this study, the effects of surface properties of membrane materials on microalgae cell adhesion and biofilm formation were investigated using Chlorella vulgaris and five different types of membr...
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The potential role of biofilms in promoting fouling formation in radioactive discharge pipelines Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Franky Barton, Ben F. Spencer, Romain Tartèse, James Graham, Samuel Shaw, Katherine Morris, Jonathan R. Lloyd
Nuclear facility discharge pipelines accumulate inorganic and microbial fouling and radioactive contamination, however, research investigating the mechanisms that lead to their accumulation is limi...
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Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of fungal metabolites on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 43300) mediated by SarA and AgrA Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Oswaldo Pablo Martínez-Rodríguez, Rodolfo García-Contreras, Rodrigo Aguayo-Ortiz, Mario Figueroa
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) increases its antibiotic resistance by forming biofilms. Natural products (NP) or specialized metabolites have demonstrated their ability to decre...
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Neem oil against Aeromonas hydrophila infection by disrupting quorum sensing and biofilm formation Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Shengping Li, Qiuhong Yang, Bo Cheng, Yongtao Liu, Shun Zhou, Xiaohui Ai, Jing Dong
Aeromonas hydrophila is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause a number of infectious diseases in fish and is widely distributed in aquatic environments. Antibiotics are the main approach against...
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Antibiofilm potential of gallic acid against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter hormaechei: in-vitro and in-silico analysis Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Pooja P. Rajan, Praveen Kumar, Minsa Mini, Devi Jayakumar, Parvathi Vaikkathillam, Sneha Asha, Aparna Mohan, Manjusree S
Biofilm refers to a community of microorganisms that adhere to a substrate and play a crucial role in microbial pathogenesis and developing infections associated with medical devices. Enterobacter ...
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Proximity to built structures on the seabed promotes biofilm development and diversity Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Rachel L. Mugge, Chet F. Rakocinski, Max Woolsey, Leila J. Hamdan
The rapidly expanding built environment in the northern Gulf of Mexico includes thousands of human built structures (e.g. platforms, shipwrecks) on the seabed. Primary-colonizing microbial biofilms...
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Influence of nutrient enrichment on colonisation and photosynthetic parameters of hard substrate marine microphytobenthos Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Baptiste Vivier, Caroline Faucheux-Bourlot, Francis Orvain, Léo Chasselin, Orianne Jolly, Maxime Navon, Mohamed Boutouil, Didier Goux, Jean-Claude Dauvin, Pascal Claquin
This study aimed to assess the influence of nutrient enrichment on the development of microalgal biofilm on concrete and PVC cubes. Three mesocosms were utilized to create a nutrient gradient over ...
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Combined antimicrobial effect of phage-derived endolysin and depolymerase against biofilm-forming Salmonella Typhimurium Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Junhwan Kim, Jun Wang, Juhee Ahn
This study was designed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of phage-derived endolysin (LysPB32) and depolymerase (DpolP22) against planktonic and biofilm cells of Salmonella Typhimurium (STKCCM...
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The impact of potassium peroxymonosulphate and chlorinated cyanurates on biofilms of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: effects on biofilm control, regrowth, and mechanical properties Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 I. M. Oliveira, I. B. Gomes, A. Plácido, L. C. Simões, P. Eaton, M. Simões
The activity of two chlorinated isocyanurates (NaDCC and TCCA) and peroxymonosulphate (OXONE) was evaluated against biofilms of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, an emerging pathogen isolated from drin...
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Effects of substratum type and orientation on the recruitment of bryozoans in an artificial area of the Western Atlantic Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Everthon A. Xavier, Ana C. S. Almeida, Marcos M. Nogueira, Leandro M. Vieira
Bryozoans are commonly associated with various artificial structures in marine environments and have been responsible for several bioinvasion events worldwide. Understanding the interactions betwee...
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Study on total residual oxidant decay in long-distance seawater intake pipeline of cooling system Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Xunzhou Li, Dongxia Duan, Xiaohui Ji, Guofeng Yin, Fengqi Xu, Tingyong Wang
Electrochlorination is often used for biofouling control along the water intake pipeline of seawater cooling system, but with the increasing of pipeline length, this process needs to be further imp...
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β-Estradiol and progesterone enhance biofilm development and persister cell formation in monospecies and microcosms biofilms derived from vulvovaginal candidiasis Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Ana Raquel Colares de Andrade, Mônica Dantas Sampaio Rezende, Fernando Victor Monteiro Portela, Livia Maria Galdino Pereira, Bruno Nascimento da Silva, Reginaldo Gonçalves de Lima-Neto, Marcos Fábio Gadelha Rocha, José Júlio Costa Sidrim, Débora Souza Collares Maia Castelo-Branco, Rossana de Aguiar Cordeiro
The present study aimed to: (1) evaluate the influence of the steroid hormones (SH) on biofilm development; (2) investigate the formation of persister cells (PC) in biofilms; and (3) investigate th...
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Biofouling potential of surface-enhanced Raman scattering-based seawater quality sensors by Ulva spp. Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Kayla R. Kurtz, Tania Thalyta Silva de Oliveira, Robert Chevalier, Noura Rayes, Arijit Bose, Jason R. Dwyer, Vinka Oyanedel-Craver
Abstract This study investigated the biofouling potential of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based sensor materials in the context of marine environments. Uncoated and monolithic commercial gold (Au) silicon nanopillar array SERS substrates, Au-coated carbon black nanoparticle (AuCB NP) substrates, uncoated and Au sputter-coated in-house SERS, and uncoated and Au sputter-coated glass controls
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Marine biofouling and the role of biocidal coatings in balancing environmental impacts Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Florian Weber, Naser Esmaeili
Abstract Marine biofouling is a global problem affecting various industries, particularly the shipping industry due to long-distance voyages across various ecosystems. Therein fouled hulls cause increased fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and the spread of invasive aquatic species. To counteract these issues, biofouling management plans are employed using manual cleaning protocols and protective
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Evaluation of lipophosphoramidates-based amphiphilic compounds on the formation of biofilms of marine bacteria Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Dorsaf Malouch, Mathieu Berchel, Catherine Dreanno, Sabine Stachowski-Haberkorn, Morgane Chalopin, Yoann Godfrin, Paul-Alain Jaffrès
Abstract The bacteriostatic and/or bactericidal properties of few phosphoramide-based amphiphilic compounds on human pathogenic bacteria were previously reported. In this study, the potential of two cationic (BSV36 and KLN47) and two zwitterionic (3 and 4) amphiphiles as inhibitors of marine bacterial growth and biofilm formation were investigated. Results showed that the four compounds have little
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Inhibitory effects of vorinostat (SAHA) against food-borne pathogen Salmonella enterica serotype Kentucky mixed culture biofilm with virulence and quorum-sensing relative expression Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Pantu Kumar Roy, Angela Ji-Won Ha, Shamsun Nahar, Md. Iqbal Hossain, Md. Ashrafudoulla, Sazzad Hossen Toushik, Md. Furkanur Rahaman Mizan, Iksoon Kang, Sang-Do Ha
Abstract Salmonella is a food-borne microorganism that is also a zoonotic bacterial hazard in the food sector. This study determined how well a mixed culture of Salmonella Kentucky formed biofilms on plastic (PLA), silicon rubber (SR), rubber gloves (RG), chicken skin and eggshell surfaces. In vitro interactions between the histone deacetylase inhibitor-vorinostat (SAHA)-and S. enterica serotype Kentucky
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Measuring the recruitment and growth of biofouling communities using clear recruitment panels Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Ann Wassick, Kelli Z. Hunsucker, Geoffrey Swain
Abstract Ecological monitoring has been recognized as a key tool for guiding biofouling management practices. A two-year study was designed to collect comprehensive data on the biofouling community progression at Port Canaveral, Florida, using clear recruitment panels and a scanner to directly observe organisms attached to the surface. This method allowed for minimal disruption to the natural community
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Sonophotodynamic inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm mediated by curcumin Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Iago Silva e Carvalho, Sebastião Pratavieira, Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato, Fernanda Alves
Abstract The inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm is a major challenge, as biofilms are less responsive to conventional treatments and responsible for persistent infections. This has led to the investigation of alternative approaches for biofilm control such as photodynamic (PDI) and sonodynamic (SDI) inactivation. The combination of them, known as Sonophotodynamic Inactivation (SPDI), has
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Thermal susceptibility and antibiotic synergism of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilms Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Haydar A. S. Aljaafari, Parham Parnian, Jaymes Van Dyne, Eric Nuxoll
Abstract Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) biofilms are among the most dangerous infections on medical implants, typically requiring surgical explantation and replacement. This study investigated the thermal susceptibility of MRSA biofilms to thermal shocks from 60 to 80 °C for 1–30 min as well as the effect of various antibiotics (most notably methicillin) on thermal mitigation. Pre-
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Interspecies interactions in mixed-species biofilms formed by Enterococcus faecalis and gram-negative bacteria isolated from polymicrobial diabetic foot ulcers Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Florencia Mariani, Guillermo E. Juarez, Claudia Barberis, Florencia Veiga, Carlos Vay, Estela M. Galvan
Abstract Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are exacerbated by bacterial colonisation. Here, a high prevalence of Enterococcus faecalis was observed in DFU patients from an Argentinean hospital. E. faecalis was frequently co-isolated with Escherichia coli, Morganella morganii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The effect of interspecies interactions on bacterial growth was investigated in mixed-species macrocolony
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An antimicrobial metabolite n- hexadecenoic acid from marine sponge-associated bacteria Bacillus subtilis effectively inhibited biofilm forming multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Arya Sajayan, Amrudha Ravindran, Joseph Selvin, Prathiviraj Ragothaman, George Seghal Kiran
Abstract Effective drug candidates to obstruct the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens have become a major concern. A potent antimicrobial producer was isolated from a marine sponge designated as MSI38 and was identified as Bacillus subtilis by 16SrDNA sequencing. The active antimicrobial fraction was purified, and the metabolite was identified as n-hexadecanoic acid by spectroscopic analysis
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The combined effect of essential oils on wood physico-chemical properties and their antiadhesive activity against mold fungi: application of mixture design methodology Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Moulay Sadiki, Mounyr Balouiri, Soumya Elabed, Fadoua Bennouna, Mohammed Lachkar, Saad Ibnsouda koraichi
Abstract In the heritage field, the microbial adhesion on wood, and consequently the formation of biofilm led to inestimable losses of historical and cultural monuments. Thereby, this study aimed to examine the combined effect of Thymus vulgaris, Myrtus communis, and Mentha pulegium essential oils on wood surface physico-chemical properties, and to elaborate the optimal mixture using the mixture design
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Pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid inhibits biofilm formation and suppresses the virulence of Listeria monocytogenes Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Yuxi Yue, Kai Zhong, Yanping Wu, Hong Gao
Abstract Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation of Listeria monocytogenes on food-contact surfaces result in serious safety concerns. This study aimed to explore the antibiofilm efficacy of pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (PCA) against L. monocytogenes. Crystal violet staining assay demonstrated that PCA reduced the biofilm biomass of L. monocytogenes. The 2,3-bis-(2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-2H-
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Analysis of microbial communities of ocular prostheses and anophthalmic sockets using 16S rRNA gene sequencing Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 L. R Makrakis, V. C Oliveira, E. S Santos, C Nascimento, E Watanabe, A. B Ribeiro, C. H Silva-Lovato
Abstract Ocular prostheses are liable to host microbial adhesion, which can favor conjunctival inflammation. Knowing the microbiota of the ocular prosthesis and anophthalmic socket is important for predicting infection-related pathogens. This study evaluated the microbiota of the prostheses and anophthalmic sockets of six individuals by 16S rRNA sequencing. The microbial abundance and diversity were
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Effect of sphingosine and inoculum concentrations on Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-16 Minyoung Kim, Jada S. McMahon, Julianna M. Nerone, Luciana H. Skinner, Guy K. German, Cláudia N. H. Marques
Abstract Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease where patients are more susceptible to infection and inflammation. The most salient symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD) are skin dysbiosis and ceramide deficiency. Here, the effect of AD conditions on S. aureus resilience was investigated. S. aureus and S. epidermidis biofilms were co-inoculated at healthy and AD bacterial ratios
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Long-lasting biofouling formation on transparent fouling-release coatings for the construction of efficient closed photobioreactors Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Yolanda Soriano-Jerez, Lucía García-Abad, María del Carmen Cerón-García, Juan José Gallardo-Rodríguez, Christine Bressy, Francisco García-Camacho, Emilio Molina-Grima
In order to build an efficient closed-photobioreactor (PBR) in which biofouling formation is avoided, a non-toxic coating with high transparency is required, which can be applied to the interior su...
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Design of silicone interfaces with antibacterial properties Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Marie Barshutina, Dmitry Yakubovsky, Roman Kirtaev, Valentyn Volkov, Aleksey Arsenin, Anastasiya Vladimirova, Andrei Baymiev, Sergey Barshutin
Abstract Silicone implants are widely used for plastic or reconstruction medical applications. However, they can cause severe infections of inner tissues due to bacterial adhesion and biofilm growth on implant surfaces. The development of new antibacterial nanostructured surfaces can be considered as the most promising strategy to deal with this problem. In this article, we studied the influence of
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A method for screening antifouling paints using the CIELAB coordinates of Ectocarpus sp. under a flow-through condition Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Ryuji Kojima, Nobuyoshi Nanba, Glenn Satuito
Abstract A laboratory test with a flow-through system was designed and its applicability to testing antifouling paints of varying efficacies was investigated. Six different formulations of antifouling paints were prepared to have increased contents (0 to 40 wt%) of Cu2O. The test plates were initially aged for 45 days by rotating them at a speed of 10 knots inside a cylinder drum. A bioassay was then
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Prodigiosin as an antibiofilm agent against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Jing Yan, Qi Yin, Hao Nie, Jinyou Liang, Xiang-Ru Liu, Yingli Li, Hong Xiao
Abstract Staphylococcus aureus is known for forming bacterial biofilms that confer increased antimicrobial resistance. Combining antibiotics with antibiofilm agents is an alternative approach, but the antibiofilm ability of prodigiosin (PG), a potential antibiotic synergist, against antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) S. aureus remains to be understood. The antibiofilm activity of PG against 29 clinical
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Biofouling occlusion of ships’ internal seawater systems: operational, economic, and biosecurity consequences Biofouling (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Ian Davidson, Patrick Cahill, Arne Hinz, Robert Major, Daniel Kluza, Chris Scianni, Eugene Georgiades
Abstract Biofouling of ships’ internal seawater systems (ISS) can cause significant operational issues and is a potential transfer mechanism for marine nonindigenous species. This study used an engine room simulator and economic evaluation to quantify impacts on commercial ship performance of biofouling occlusion within various ISS nodes (sea chest, strainer, and heat exchangers). A characteristic