Publications by authors named "Helio T Obata"
N-acetylcysteine effects on extracellular polymeric substances of Xylella fastidiosa: A spatiotemporal investigation with implications for biofilm disruption.
Aldeliane M da Silva Duber M Murillo Silambarasan Anbumani Antonio Augusto von Zuben Alessandro Cavalli Helio T Obata
Int J Antimicrob Agents
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can disrupt extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in bacterial biofilms, which help protect bacteria from treatments.
- Researchers used microscopy techniques to observe NAC's effects on single cells and early biofilms of the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria.
- The findings suggest that NAC significantly alters both soluble and tightly bound EPS, enhancing bacterial mobility and potentially aiding in the treatment of bacterial infections.
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