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Influence of iron deprivation on virulence traits of mycobacteria

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Novel strategies to combat the ever increasing burden of drug resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) causing tuberculosis (TB) remains a global concern. The ability of MTB to sense and adapt to restricted iron conditions in the hostile environment is essential for their survival and conf...

Molecular epidemiology of coagulase-negative bloodstream isolates: detection of Staphylococcus epidermidis ST2, ST7 and linezolid-resistant ST23

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (5), 2016
Abstract The mechanisms contributing to persistence of coagulase-negative staphylococci are diverse; to better understanding of their dynamics, the characterization of nosocomial isolates is needed. Our aim was to characterize phenotypic and molecular characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Sta...

Exopolysaccharide dispelled by calcium hydroxide with volatile vehicles related to bactericidal effect for root canal medication

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: Enterococcus faecalis is the dominant microbial species responsible for persistent apical periodontitis with ability to deeply penetrate into the dentin. Exopolysaccharides (EPS) contribute to the pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance of E. faecalis. Our aim was to investigate the ...

Porosity of temporary denture soft liners containing antifungal agents

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Incorporation of antifungals in temporary denture soft liners has been recommended for denture stomatitis treatment; however, it may affect their properties. Objective: To evaluate the porosity of a tissue conditioner (Softone) and a temporary resilient liner (Trusoft) modified by minimum inhib...

Streptomyces lunalinharesii 235 prevents the formation of a sulfate-reducing bacterial biofilm

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Streptomyces lunalinharesii strain 235 produces an antimicrobial substance that is active against sulfate reducing bacteria, the major bacterial group responsible for biofilm formation and biocorrosion in petroleum reservoirs. The use of this antimicrobial substance for sulfate reducing bacteria...

Citronellal-induced disruption of membrane homeostasis in candida albicans and attenuation of its virulence attributes

Abstract: INTRODUCTION There is an increasing burden of multidrug resistance. As a result, deciphering the mechanisms of action of natural compounds with antifungal activity has gained considerable prominence. We aimed to elucidate the probable mechanism of action of citronellal, a monoterpenoid found ...

Effect of addition of nano-hydroxyapatite on physico-chemical and antibiofilm properties of calcium silicate cements

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) is a calcium silicate cement composed of Portland cement (PC) and bismuth oxide. Hydroxyapatite has been incorporated to enhance mechanical and biological properties of dental materials. This study evaluated physicochemical and mechanical properties a...

Efeito da incorporação de agentes antifúngicos na resistência à tração e porosidade de materiais resilientes temporários para base de próteses

Este estudo investigou a resistência à tração (ou limite de resistência à tração- LRT) e a porosidade de reembasadores resilientes temporários modificados por concentrações inibitórias mínimas (CIMs) de agentes antifúngicos para o biofilme Candida albicans (SC5314). Para os testes de LRT, c...

Efeito de cianoacrilatos e adesivo tissular a base de veneno de cobra na citotoxicidade sobre fibroblastos gengivais e estresse oxidativo sobre células do biofilme de C. albicans

A estomatite protética é uma patologia que acomete muitos usuários de prótese total. Um dos principais fatores da sua etiologia é a fácil adesão de microrganismos, como a Candida albicans, à resina acrílica, principalmente devido às características de superfície facilitadoras deste material. ...

Antimicrobial action of calcium hydroxide-based endodontic sealers after setting, against E. faecalis biofilm

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract Enterococcus faecalis are gram positive bacteria that can mostly resist endodontic therapy, inducing persistent infection in the root canal system. Endodontic sealers with antimicrobial activity may help eliminate residual microorganisms that survive endodontic treatment. The present study aimed...