Original title: From Antagonism to Coevolutionary Regulation: Multidimensional Phage–Biofilm Interaction Networks and Translational Targeted Anti-Infection Strategies
A biofilmA community of bacteria enclosed in a protective structure they produce. is a group of bacteria surrounded by a protective, gel-like structure. This review describes how viruses called phages interact with biofilms: they can kill bacteria, break down parts of the protective structure, or change bacterial behavior. Phages can also affect how bacteria communicate and how well antibiotics pass through the biofilm. The review uses these interactions to discuss possible designs for phageA virus that infects bacteria. treatments and delivery systems.
Imagine scrubbing a stubborn, sticky mess off a kitchen surface. The mess is hard to remove because it forms a thick layer that holds everything together. In this paper, the layer stands for a biofilm’s protective structure, and the phages are the attackers that can kill bacteria or weaken parts of that layer.
Biofilms can shield bacteria from anti-infective treatment, making infections difficult to treat. Understanding how phages affect both the bacteria and their protective surroundings may help researchers design targeted treatments for chronic biofilm-associated infections.
The abstract describes a review and its proposed uses, but gives no specific evidence about how well any treatment works in patients, which strategies are most effective, or what risks they carry. It does not report clinical outcomes.
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From Antagonism to Coevolutionary Regulation: Multidimensional Phage–Biofilm Interaction Networks and Translational Targeted Anti-Infection Strategies — Yuxin Wang, Linjia Ma, Yahao Yu et al. — Microorganisms — doi:10.3390/microorganisms14102290
Abstract licence: CC BY
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