Antimicrobial Activity of α/β Hybrid Peptides Incorporating tbu-β3,3ac6c Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Microbiology,
antimicrobial peptides   methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus   β-amino acids   multi-drug resistance   antimicrobial activity   peptide synthesis   biofilm inhibition  

Antimicrobial Activity of Novel α/β Hybrid Peptides Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Research Background With the widespread use and misuse of antibiotics, multi-drug resistance (MDR) has become a major global public health threat. Particularly, ESKAPE pathogens (including Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebs...

Causal Relationship Between Intestinal Microbiota, Inflammatory Cytokines, Peripheral Immune Cells, Plasma Metabolome and Parkinson's Disease: A Mediation Mendelian Randomization Study

Medicine, Neurology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology,
intestinal microbiota   inflammatory cytokines   mendelian randomization study   Parkinson's disease   peripheral immune cells   plasma metabolome   mediation analysis  

Causal Relationship Between Gut Microbiota and Parkinson’s Disease Academic Background Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction (such as bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, and resting tremors) and non-motor symptoms (such as olfactory impairment, cognitive decline, and sleep disturbances). Altho...

Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles by Electrode-Respiring Geobacter sulfurreducens Biofilms

Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Microbiology,
biomineralization   bioelectrochemistry   biomaterials   biomanufacturing   nanomaterials   electrode respiration   palladium nanoparticles  

Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles by Electrode-Respiring Geobacter sulfurreducens Biofilms Research Background In modern industry and environmental science, palladium (Pd) serves as a crucial catalyst widely used in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and chemical industries. However, traditional methods for synthesizing palladium nanoparticles (Pd NP...

Challenges to Mediterranean Fagaceae Ecosystems Affected by Phytophthora cinnamomi and Climate Change: Integrated Pest Management Perspectives

Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Life Sciences, Botany, Microbiology,
Mediterranean Fagaceae   Phytophthora cinnamomi   climate change   integrated pest management   ecosystems   monitoring   treatment  

Challenges to Mediterranean Fagaceae Ecosystems Affected by Phytophthora cinnamomi and Climate Change Academic Background The Mediterranean Fagaceae ecosystems, including oak trees (Quercus ilex and Quercus suber) and chestnut trees (Castanea sativa), are vital ecological and economic resources in southern Europe. However, in recent years, these ec...

Forest Tree Virome as a Source of Tree Diseases and Biological Control Agents

Life Sciences, Botany, Microbiology,
plant viruses   forest pathology   epidemiology   forest virome   mycovirus   hypovirulence  

Forest Tree Virome as a Source of Tree Diseases and Biological Control Academic Background The health of forest ecosystems is crucial for global ecological balance and economic development. However, the health of forest trees is threatened by various pathogens, including fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, as well as insect and nematode pests. Alt...

Klebsiella pneumoniae-derived extracellular vesicles impair endothelial function by inhibiting SIRT1

Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Cardiovascular System, Life Sciences, Microbiology,
Klebsiella pneumoniae   extracellular vesicles   endothelial dysfunction   endothelial senescence   SIRT1   hypertension   inflammatory response  

Klebsiella pneumoniae-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Impair Endothelial Function by Inhibiting SIRT1 Academic Background Hypertension is a global health issue with a complex pathogenesis involving multiple factors. In recent years, the role of gut microbiota in hypertension has garnered significant attention. Studies have shown that dysbiosis of th...