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The potential of selected natural products as biofilm control agents and antibi...
Massano, Francisca; Sousa, Mariana; Borges, Anabela; Simões, ManuelBackground: The emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, especially within biofilms, poses a serious public health threat and represents a major challenge for effective infection management. Traditional antibiotics often fail to effectively treat bacteria and biofilm-associated infections, prompting the need for novel strategies to combat bacterial resistance and biofilm formation. Natural compounds, such as ...
Coaggregation dynamics in drinking water biofilms and implications for chlorine...
Afonso, Ana C.; Gomes, Inês B.; Massano, Francisca; Saavedra, Maria J.; Simões, Manuel; Simões, Lúcia ChavesBiofilms in drinking water (DW) systems persistently challenge traditional disinfection methods due to intricate microbial interactions, with coaggregation playing a crucial role in forming multispecies biofilms. This study examined the implications of coaggregation on tolerance towards sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) disinfection. Dual-species biofilms were formed for seven days on polyvinyl chloride coupons, comp...
Development of a hydrogel with antioxidant and antibacterial properties loaded ...
S. Teixeira, Lília; Sousa, Mariana; Massano, Francisca; Simões, Manuel; Borges, AnabelaBackground: Chronic wound infections are an emerging issue affecting millions of people globally, with profound psychological and socio-economic consequences [1]. Nonetheless, effective treatments to promote wound healing remain scarce [2]. Natural hydrogels appear as promising alternative wound dressings due to exudate absorption capacity and inherent wound-healing properties [3]. Objective: This study explore...