Publications by authors named "Erika Alves da Fonseca Amorim"

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the global populace, resulting in a staggering number of deaths across the globe. New approaches and biomarkers to evaluate disease progression are crucial for improving disease management. In this context, serum proteomics has emerged as a promising tool for identifying molecular alterations related to COVID-19.

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This study analyzed the antifungal potential of 16 bacterial strains isolated from mangrove sediment. Bacterial selection was conducted in a solid medium. This was followed by the production and extraction of metabolites using ethyl acetate to evaluate chitinase production, antifungal activity, and toxicity toward and .

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Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium that causes serious infections, including pneumonia. The limited range of available vaccines and the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria mean that new treatments are needed. This study looked at the potential of quercetin as an antimicrobial agent against S.

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Article Synopsis
  • Biofilm-associated bacteria, especially ESKAPE pathogens, pose a significant global health threat due to rising antibiotic resistance and limited new antibiotic development.
  • This review highlights the effectiveness of nature-derived compounds, including botanical drugs, essential oils, antimicrobial peptides, bacteriophages, and endolysins, in combating ESKAPE-related biofilms.
  • Additionally, the review delves into the specific actions of essential oils in disrupting biofilm formation and quorum-sensing pathways, showcasing their potential as complementary treatments alongside existing antibiotics.
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Mazine (Myrtaceae) is source of an essential oil (EbEO) with anti-infective activities against . This study evaluated the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory potentials of EbEO in -infected skin wounds. The excisional lesions (64 mm) were induced on Swiss mice back (6 to 8-week-old) that were allocated into 3 groups (): 1) non-infected wounds (CON); 2) wounds infected with ATCC 6538 (Sa); 3) -infected wounds and treated with EbEO (Sa + EbEO).

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial action of filamentous bacteria isolated from the leaf. An endophytic bacterium has been identified by classical and molecular techniques as . Screening for antibacterial action against pathogens with medical relevance ( ATCC 700603, ATCC 15692, ATCC 6538, ATCC 27012, , ATCC 24065, and ATCC 24067) demonstrated activity against the bacterium ATCC 0030 with inhibition diameter zones (IDZ) of 17.

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