In vitro activity of linezolid in combination with photodynamic inactivation against Staphylococcus aureus biofilms
AJMB-Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology. 2017; 9 (1): 44-48
in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Biofilm infections are a major challenge in medical practice. Bacteria that live in a biofilm phenotype are more resistant to both antimicrobial therapy and host immune responses compared to their planktonic counterparts. So, there is need for new therapeutic strategies to combat these infections. A promising approach [known as Photodynamic Inactivation [PDI]] to kill bacteria growing as biofilms uses light in combination with a photosensitizer to induce a phototoxic reaction which produces reactive oxygen species that can destroy lipids and proteins causing cell death. PDI does not always guarantee full success, so, combination of PDI with antibiotics may give increased efficiency. This study aimed to determine if PDI was effective in the eradication of Staphylococcus aureus [S. aureus] biofilms in combination with linezolid
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Staphylococcus aureus
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In Vitro Techniques
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Photosensitizing Agents
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Linezolid
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Anti-Infective Agents
Language:
English
Journal:
Avicenna J. Med. Biotechnol.
Year:
2017
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