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pro vyhledávání: '"Rita Teixeira-Santos"'
Autor:
Rita Teixeira-Santos, Ana Azevedo, Maria J. Romeu, Cristina I. Amador, Luciana C. Gomes, Kathryn A. Whitehead, Jelmer Sjollema, Mette Burmølle, Filipe J. Mergulhão
Publikováno v:
Biofilm, Vol 7, Iss , Pp 100185- (2024)
The ability of bacteria to adhere to and form biofilms on food contact surfaces poses serious challenges, as these may lead to the cross-contamination of food products. Biomimetic topographic surface modifications have been explored to enhance the an
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/359a426a1c8740878899f5ed1566769e
Autor:
Marisa Gomes, Rita Teixeira-Santos, Luciana C. Gomes, Francisca Sousa-Cardoso, Fábio M. Carvalho, Andreia R. Tomé, Olívia S. G. P. Soares, Kathryn A. Whitehead, Filipe J. Mergulhão
Publikováno v:
Antibiotics, Vol 12, Iss 11, p 1620 (2023)
Chemically modified carbon nanotubes are recognized as effective materials for tackling bacterial infections. In this study, pristine multi-walled carbon nanotubes (p-MWCNTs) were functionalized with nitric acid (f-MWCNTs), followed by thermal treatm
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/332040a9f0054a9b84a8fc6dd8204d62
Publikováno v:
Biomolecules, Vol 13, Iss 11, p 1571 (2023)
The application of graphene-based materials in medicine has led to significant technological breakthroughs. The remarkable properties of these carbon materials and their potential for functionalization with various molecules and compounds make them h
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/cbf09d6d9cb544d2a31849fbdc25f612
Autor:
Rita Teixeira-Santos, Luciana C. Gomes, Rita Vieira, Francisca Sousa-Cardoso, Olívia S. G. P. Soares, Filipe J. Mergulhão
Publikováno v:
Nanomaterials, Vol 13, Iss 18, p 2604 (2023)
Graphene has been broadly studied, particularly for the fabrication of biomedical devices, owing to its physicochemical and antimicrobial properties. In this study, the antibiofilm efficacy of graphene nanoplatelet (GNP)-based composites as coatings
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/5d68e6406e0a43af8a47b2b4b0232ab2
Autor:
Marisa Gomes, Luciana C. Gomes, Rita Teixeira-Santos, Manuel F.R. Pereira, Olívia S.G.P. Soares, Filipe J. Mergulhão
Publikováno v:
Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, Vol 9, Iss , Pp 100090- (2022)
This study aimed to investigate the influence of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) loading on the antibiofilm activity of MWCNT/poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) composites against single- and dual-species biofilms of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/e6b750102efe43ea8dbb4e581db678fa
Publikováno v:
AIMS Materials Science, Vol 8, Iss 4, Pp 501-523 (2021)
Biofilm-related infections are becoming a major clinical problem due to the increasingly widespread ability of pathogens to develop persistent biofilms in medical devices. The inadequate response of conventional antimicrobial strategies to counteract
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/1fbfcabeb07d487c81df8846d25ea5cf
Autor:
Andreia R. Tomé, Fábio M. Carvalho, Rita Teixeira-Santos, Mette Burmølle, Filipe J. M. Mergulhão, Luciana C. Gomes
Publikováno v:
Antibiotics, Vol 12, Iss 4, p 754 (2023)
Microorganisms tend to adhere to food contact surfaces and form biofilms, which serve as reservoirs for bacteria that can contaminate food. As part of a biofilm, bacteria are protected from the stressful conditions found during food processing and be
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/188dd80ac0564d57b5fcbc847551496f
Autor:
Francisca Sousa-Cardoso, Rita Teixeira-Santos, Ana Francisca Campos, Marta Lima, Luciana C. Gomes, Olívia S. G. P. Soares, Filipe J. Mergulhão
Publikováno v:
Nanomaterials, Vol 13, Iss 3, p 381 (2023)
Due to its several economic and ecological consequences, biofouling is a widely recognized concern in the marine sector. The search for non-biocide-release antifouling coatings has been on the rise, with carbon-nanocoated surfaces showing promising a
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/ab18e2d087754938ac808104b3e7a90b
Publikováno v:
iScience, Vol 24, Iss 12, Pp 103480- (2021)
Summary: Despite the advancements in material science and surgical techniques, the incidence of implant-associated infections (IAIs) has increased significantly. IAIs are mainly caused by microbial adhesion and biofilm formation on implant surfaces.
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/77df2923892945b78dd91de76bdbaffc
Autor:
Marta Lima, Luciana C. Gomes, Rita Teixeira-Santos, Maria J. Romeu, Jesus Valcarcel, José Antonio Vázquez, Miguel A. Cerqueira, Lorenzo Pastrana, Ana I. Bourbon, Ed D. de Jong, Jelmer Sjollema, Filipe J. Mergulhão
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 23, p 14647 (2022)
Marine biofouling is a natural process often associated with biofilm formation on submerged surfaces, creating a massive economic and ecological burden. Although several antifouling paints have been used to prevent biofouling, growing ecological conc
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/619973a917404a608a4ea4e721bdde2c