New Insights into the Bacterial Targets of Antimicrobial Blue Light
Carolina dos Anjos, Leon G. Leanse, Martha S. Ribeiro, Fábio P. Sellera, Milena Dropa, Victor E. Arana‐Chavez, Nilton Lincopán, Maurı́cio S. Baptista, Fábio Celidônio Pogliani, Tianhong Dai, Caetano P. Sabino
Abstract
Antimicrobial-drug development is facing increased scrutiny following the worldwide antibiotic crisis. Scientists across the world have recognized the urgent need for new antimicrobial therapies.
Topics & Concepts
BacteriaPseudomonas aeruginosaAntimicrobialDNA damageMicrobiologyStaphylococcus aureusBiologyReactive oxygen speciesMembrane permeabilityEscherichia coliEndogenyLipid peroxidationDNAOxidative stressBiochemistryMembraneGeneticsGeneBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaAntibiotic Use and Resistance