Antimicrobial Defences
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1. High vancomycin resistance among biofilms produced by Staphylococcus species isolated from central venous catheters
Biofilm production is an important mechanism that allows microbes to escape host defences and antimicrobial therapy. Vancomycin has been used largely for the treatment of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections. Here, we determined the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) for 82 Staphylococcus sp
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Publicado em: 2011-02
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2. High vancomycin resistance among biofilms produced by staphylococcus species isolated from central venous catheters
Biofilm production is an important mechanism that allows microbes to escape host defences and antimicrobial therapy. Vancomycin has been used largely for the treatment of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections. Here, we determined the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) for 82 Staphylococcus sp
Publicado em: 2011
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3. Bula da glândula metapleural de formigas cortadeiras: inferências quanto à defesa antimicrobiana / Bulla of the metapleural glands of leafcutter ants: Inferences as the antimicrobial defences
Leafcutter ants live in a world of complex interactions, the most notable being their cultivation of a mutualistic fungus on vegetable subtrates. These ants, and their mutualistic fungus gardens, are at risk from attack by parasitic microorganisms. To defend themselves and their mutualist, they have antimicrobial defences, such as substances secreted from th
Publicado em: 2008
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4. Innate immune defences in the human endometrium
The human endometrium is an important site of innate immune defence, giving protection against uterine infection. Such protection is critical to successful implantation and pregnancy. Infection is a major cause of preterm birth and can also cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Natural anti-microbial peptides are key mediators of the innate immune system.
BioMed Central.
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5. Reduced biological control and enhanced chemical pest management in the evolution of fungus farming in ants
To combat disease, most fungus-growing ants (Attini) use antibiotics from mutualistic bacteria (Pseudonocardia) that are cultured on the ants' exoskeletons and chemical cocktails from exocrine glands, especially the metapleural glands (MG). Previous work has hypothesized that (i) Pseudonocardia antibiotics are narrow-spectrum and control a fungus (Escovopsis
The Royal Society.