Publications by authors named "Yao Hang Long"

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  • * Two AMPs, Phormicins A and B, were studied for their different expression patterns; Phormicin B was generally more present but decreased drastically after microbial exposure, while Phormicin A increased significantly.
  • * Phormicin D demonstrated effectiveness against MRSA by disrupting cell membranes, inhibiting biofilm formation, and affecting the expression of related genes, suggesting its potential for clinical use in treating MRSA infections.
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is the second most commonly isolated coagulase-negative (CoNS) in patients with hospital-acquired infections. It can produce phenol-soluble modulin (PSM) toxins and form biofilms. Compared with the wealth of information on and , very little is known about .

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  • GZDF3 is a beneficial bacteria found in the rhizosphere of an important herb in traditional Chinese medicine, known for promoting plant growth and producing active compounds like siderophores.
  • The study focused on determining the optimal conditions for GZDF3's siderophore production, identifying sucrose and asparagine as key ingredients that significantly increased their output.
  • The research also revealed that certain metal ions, specifically Fe and Cu, hinder siderophore synthesis, while the purified siderophores demonstrated strong antibacterial effects, making GZDF3 a potential candidate for new biological control agents.
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