Tag: drug-resistant bacteria
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Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy for Drug-Resistant Acne
Introduction Acne vulgaris remains a common skin condition worldwide, affecting people across ages and ethnicities. The emergence of drug-resistant strains of Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) has complicated standard treatments, including antibiotics such as tetracyclines. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using dye-based photosensitizers like sodium iron chlorophyllin offers a non-antibiotic strategy to neutralize acne-associated bacteria while…
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Plant-Derived Phenolic Acids Revive the Power of Tetracycline Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
New Findings Spotlight a Plant-Based Boost for an Old Antibiotic Researchers have uncovered a promising approach to reinvigorate tetracycline, one of the world’s enduring antibiotics, against drug-resistant bacteria. By harnessing plant-derived phenolic acids, scientists found these natural compounds can amplify the antibiotic’s effectiveness. The results point to a viable strategy for widening the clinical utility…