Microbial Bioactives

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Microbial Bioactives

Microbial Bioactives is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to advancing microbiology by highlighting the roles of microorganisms and their products across medical, environmental, agricultural, industrial

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Clinical & Public Health Microbiology

Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 17 September 2024

Antioxidant Enzyme Deficiency and Oxidative Stress in Asthma: Implications for Microbial Bioactives and Therapeutic Antioxidant Strategies

Ali abdalla Hindi 1*, Zeyad Swadi Obaid AL-isawi 2, Sameem S. M. Baker 3

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This study reveals reduced antioxidant enzyme activity and elevated oxidative stress markers in asthma, emphasizing antioxidant therapy's potential.

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Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 12 July 2024

Isolation and Identification of Pathogenic Fungi from Street Foods in Dhaka City: Antifungal Sensitivity Patterns and Effects of Star Anise Extract

Farzana Akter Mony1*, Md Moshiur Rahman2, Md. Abdur Rahman3, Dr. Nusrat Kabir4, Birupaksha Biswas5, Md Anwarul Islam6, Moushumi Afroza Mou7, Debashis Chandra Das8

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Street Food, Microbial Contamination, Star Anise, Antifungal Activity, Food Safety

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Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 29 June 2024

Prevalence and Immune Response with Interferons to BK Polyomavirus in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Ibrahim MS. Hussein 1*, Hajir A. Shareef 2

Microbial Bioactives
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This study determined BKPyV prevalence in CKD patients, emphasizing the role of interferons in immune response and the need for vigilant monitoring.

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Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 10 May 2024

COVID-19 Infection Patterns and Preventive Behaviors at Babylon University

Thekra Abdulaali Abed 1, Anwar A. Abdullah 1*, Ali Naser Abdulhussein 2, Anwar Kadhim AL-saffar 1, Hussein Kadhim Hussein 2,  Sinan Adnan Muhsin 3,  Nagham Shaheed Mahmood 1

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Understanding COVID-19 infection patterns and behaviors among university students in Iraq highlights the need for targeted health interventions and improved communication strategies.

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Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 20 April 2024

Characterization of Bacterial Isolates Klebsiella oxytoca from Burn Wound Infections

Asmaa Abd Ali Al-Rifai 1*, Ammar K. Jasman 2

Microbial Bioactives
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Burn injuries are critical due to their severity and high infection rates, contributing to substantial mortality and requiring extensive medical intervention.

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Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 24 December 2023

Multidrug Resistance and Molecular Characterization of Klebsiella spp. Isolated from the Cloacal Samples of Broiler Chickens in Bangladesh

Sanjana Mahbub Supty 1,†, Tarif Md Faiyaz Saadat 1,†, Khondoker Tanjim Islam 1,2, Rafid Nahian Rubaiyat 1,2, Khadijatul Kubra 1, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam 1*

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To raise awareness about the public health threat posed by multidrug-resistant and virulent Klebsiella spp. from broiler chickens in Bangladesh. 

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Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 18 November 2023

Multi-Antibiotic Resistant Citrobacter freundii in Eggs: A Silent Public Health Threat

Jinia Afroz1, Md. Al Masud1, Esrat Jahan1, Ajoy Chowdhury1, Md. Fakruddin2, Md. Asaduzzaman Shishir1,3*

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This study reveals poultry eggs as reservoirs of multidrug-resistant Citrobacter freundii, highlighting urgent food safety, surveillance, and One Health concerns.

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Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 29 December 2022

Detection of Legionella pneumophila in the Water Samples of Food Industries and Hospitals in Bangladesh

Nazmun Naher1, Sangita Ahmed1*, and Md. Latiful Bari2

Microbial Bioactives
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PCR-based rapid detection of slow-growing Legionella pneumophila

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Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 20 June 2022

Dietary Diversity and Nutritional Status Among People Living with HIV in Dhaka, Bangladesh: Implications for Clinical Microbiology and HIV Care

Nur Alam 1, A B M Nahid Hasan 2, Salaha Khatun 1, Mosaddekur Chowdhury 2, Niloy Roy 1, Roni Akhter 1, Priyanka Roy Simu 1, Jahid Hasan Jim 1, Asrafia Akter 1, Abdul Kaiyum Prodhan 1, Rume Akter 1, Riaz Rahman Shaikh 1, Sakila Akter 1, Kawsar-E-Jahan 1, Abdus S Mondol 1, Rokshana Rabeya 1*

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Influence of dietary diversity on HIV patients

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Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 20 June 2022

The Status of Extended-spectrum β-lactamase and AmpC β-lactamase production in uropathogenic isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia in Bangladesh

Md. Habibur Rahman 1,2, Shamima Begum 1*, Mushtaque Ahmed 1, Ariful Islam 1

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Status of antibiotic resistance among uropathogens

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Research Article | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 12 September 2021

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis Harboring Putative ps Genes from Bangladesh

Nasima Aktara, Md. Asaduzzaman Shishira,b, Shakila Nargis Khana, and Md. Mozammel Hoqa*

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Identification of parasporin-producing Bacillus thuringiensis highlights novel anticancer bioactives, enabling safer targeted therapies through molecular characterization and microbial biotechnology advancements.

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Reviews

Clinical & Public Health Microbiology

Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 18 June 2026

Health Risks and Industrial Significance of Filamentous Fungi: Pathogenicity, Mycotoxicity, and Environmental Determinants

Ibrahim B. E. El Bashir 1, Sakina Yagi 1*

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This study highlights critical fungal health risks, informing public health strategies and guiding future research to mitigate exposure globally.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 08 March 2026

Clostridioides difficile Infection: Emerging Challenges and the Rise of Microbiome-Targeted Therapeutics

Wafaa Naser Radhi 1*

Microbial Bioactives
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This study demonstrates that microbiome restoration is central to preventing Clostridioides difficile recurrence and improving sustainable treatment outcomes.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 21 January 2026

Hypervirulent Acinetobacter baumannii: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Virulence Mechanisms and Antimicrobial Resistance

Kai Song 1, Shuquan Xin 1, Benkang Xie 1*

Microbial Bioactives
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Understanding hvAB mechanisms informs treatment strategies and guides development of targeted interventions against multidrug-resistant, hypervirulent pathogens.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 13 November 2025

mRNA Vaccines Influence Gut Microbiome Dynamics Beyond Their Immune Function

Shamsuddin Sultan Khan 1*, Andrew Dickens 1, Kartini Abdul Jabar 2

Microbial Bioactives
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This study clarifies how mRNA vaccines might briefly influence gut microbiome balance, guiding future research on vaccine safety, immunity, and microbial health.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 16 October 2025

Fermented Alcoholic Beverages and Gut Microbiota: A Double-Edged Interaction Between Microbes, Polyphenols, and Ethanol – A Systematic Review

Normurodova Kunduz Togaevna 1*, Vakhabov Abdurasul Khakimovich 1, Tashmukhamedova Shokhista Sabirovna 1, Shurygin Vyacheslav Vladimirovich 1, Kadirova Zukhra Ahrorovna 1, Abdusamatov Sokhibjon Abdusamatovich 1

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This study highlights how traditionally fermented alcoholic beverages subtly influence gut microbiota, emphasizing balance between microbial benefits and alcohol-related risks.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 15 October 2025

Probiotics as a Therapeutic Modulator of Menstrual Health: A Systematic Review of Microbiota–Hormone Interactions

Md Fakruddin 1*, Moftiful Islam 1, Mahi Rubayia Islam 1, Nur E Ahad 1, Khalid Hossain Zihad 1, Nishat Islam Borni 1, Jahanara Abdul Hannan 1, Rashfinur Yesmen 1, Aysha Sultana 1

Microbial Bioactives
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This study highlights probiotics as a safe, holistic approach for restoring microbial balance, regulating hormones, and reducing inflammation in menstrual disorders.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 09 October 2025

Probiotics and the Gut–Brain Connection on Microbial Pathways Supporting Mental Well-Being - A Systematic Review

Christine Maranhão Ribeiro 1*, Thaís Regina Rodrigues Vieira 1

Microbial Bioactives
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This review highlights probiotics’ potential to naturally support mental well-being by clarifying how gut microbes influence mood, stress, and cognition.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 29 August 2025

Probiotics and the Gut–Skin Axis: A Systematic Review of Microbial Pathways Underlying Psoriasis and Immunoinflammatory Balance

Javad Karimi 1*, Bahareh Nowruzi 2, Mansoureh Nazari 3

Microbial Bioactives
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This review elucidates how gut microbiota influence psoriasis and highlights probiotics as a promising complementary approach to reduce inflammation and improve outcomes.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 08 July 2025

Probiotics as Emerging Neurotherapeutics in Spinal Cord Injury: Modulating Inflammation, Infection, and Regeneration

Md Sakil Amin1*, Md Jabir Rashid1, Tufael2, Azizur Rahman3

Microbial Bioactives
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Probiotics may improve spinal cord injury outcomes by reducing inflammation, preventing infection, and promoting neurodegeneration via gut-brain axis modulation.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 16 June 2025

A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Validation Challenges in Avian Influenza Detection

Fabiha Ibnath 1*, Maisha Fahmida Mila 1, Redwana Jannat 1, Tahmid Anas 1, Mahmud Hasan Khan 1, Md Rasel Ahmed Rony 1, Shoeb Ahmed 1, Joysree Mitra 1, Md Abu Raihan 1

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This study underscores the dangers of unvalidated diagnostic tools, urging global adoption of standardized, validated methods to safeguard public health.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 08 June 2025

Understanding Antibiotic Resistance in Escherichia coli: Implications for Infection Management in Cancer Patients

Jarin Nahar1*, Md Fatin2, Hasnat Karim2, Nabil Mostofa Ziad3

Microbial Bioactives
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Antibiotic-resistant E. coli threatens cancer patients' survival, complicating treatment and demanding urgent strategies for effective infection control and management.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 12 February 2025

Alzheimer’s and the Gut Microbiota: Impacts on Brain Health, Memory, and Inflammation

Md. Al Noor Hossain1*, Salma jahan1, Anik Barman1, Sneha Sengupta2, Badhan Mojumder2

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Understanding the gut microbiome’s role in Alzheimer’s offers promising avenues for early diagnosis, prevention, and microbiome-targeted therapies.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 12 January 2025

Bacterial Surface Components and Toxins in Cancer Development: Mechanisms of Oncogenesis and Therapeutic Implications

Chandan Sarkar1, Abul Hasnat2, Md Mostafizur Rahman3, Mashsharat Maliha4, Bikom Chandra Singha5, Tufael6*

Microbial Bioactives
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Understanding bacterial contributions to cancer reveals novel mechanisms of oncogenesis, enabling targeted prevention, diagnostics, and therapeutic strategies against infection related malignancies.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
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Artificial intelligence for Improved Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial Infections

Md Habibur Rahman1, Syeda Anjuman Ara Aunni2, Bulbul Ahmed2, Md Moshiur Rahman3, Md Mahedi Hasan Shabuj2, Debashis Chandra Das4, Mst. Shahana Akter5, Abdullah Al Numan6

Microbial Bioactives
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Artificial intelligence is transforming personalized healthcare by improving diagnostics, optimizing treatments, enhancing outcomes, increasing efficiency, and reducing healthcare costs.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 17 January 2024

Gut Microbiota's Impact on Neurological Health as The Gut-Brain Axis

Shivani Chib 1*, Loiy Elsir Ahmed Hassan 2, Saikat Mukherjee 3

Microbial Bioactives
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This review discussed the gut-brain connections to suggest therapies for neurological disorders; microbiome modulation shows promise in personalized treatments for diverse ailments.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 10 January 2024

Synergistic Efficacy and Mechanism of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Enhancing Health Impact

Sultan Ayesh Mohammed Saghir 1*, Fouad Saleh Al Suede 1

Microbial Bioactives
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Understanding the role of prebiotics and probiotics in health management can enhance immunity, gastrointestinal health, and production efficiency.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 13 December 2023

Advancements In Diagnostics, Treatments and Precision Medicines of Lyme Diseases – A Review

Shamsuddin Sultan Khan1*, John Anthony Catanzaro1

Microbial Bioactives
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Lyme disease's rising incidence, varied symptoms, diagnostic challenges, economic burden, and limited treatments necessitate multifaceted precision medicine-driven approaches for effective management.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 02 December 2023

A Review of Human Microbiomes on the Regulation of  Body's Hidden Ecosystem

Sayed Ul Alam Shibly 1*, Debananda S Ningthoujam 2

Microbial Bioactives
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Understanding Disease Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Interventions

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 05 August 2023

The Significance of Dysbiosis in the Gut Microbiome to HCV Infection and Disease Progression

Sadia Haque Khan*

Microbial Bioactives
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Impact of Gut microbiome dysbiosis in HCV infection and disease progression

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 23 July 2023

Understanding the Complexity of Latent Tuberculosis: Biology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Challenges

Most Farhana Akter 1, Md. Robiul Islam 1, Syed Atiq Hussain 1,  Anwar Hossain 1, Md Sohel Rana 1*

Microbial Bioactives
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Understanding dormant M. tuberculosis physiology is essential for improving diagnostics, preventing reactivation, and designing therapies capable of achieving true tuberculosis eradication.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 17 September 2022 Manuscript-In-Press

The Reproductive Tract Microbiome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analytic Narrative of Anatomical Niches, Ecological Dynamics, and Clinical Relevance

Ilya Kublanov 1*, Aleksandr Sergeevich Savvichev1, Sergey Gavrilov 1

 

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Understanding reproductive tract microbiomes informs fertility, guides interventions, and improves reproductive health outcomes through microbiome-targeted strategies.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 14 August 2022 Manuscript-In-Press

Perinatal Tobacco Exposure, Microbiome Dysbiosis, and Progressive Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases: A Systematic Review

Zainab Nur-Eldeen Aziz 1*, Basil O. Saleh 1

 

 

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Early tobacco exposure disrupts lung microbiome development, programming immune dysfunction and increasing lifelong risk of progressive fibrotic lung disease.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 25 March 2022 Manuscript-In-Press

Vaginal Microbiome Dysbiosis, Persistent HPV Infection, and Preterm Birth: Microbial Ecology Linking Cervical Cancer and Reproductive Risk

 Anwar Ullah 1*

Microbial Bioactives
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This review highlights vaginal microbiome dysbiosis as a modifiable factor influencing HPV persistence, cervical cancer progression, and preterm birth.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 23 March 2022 Manuscript-In-Press

Host DNA Depletion in Clinical Metagenomic Sequencing: Emerging Strategies, Ecological Insights, and the Hidden Challenge of Microbial Signal Recovery

An Duy Duong 1*

Microbial Bioactives
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Optimizing host DNA depletion enhances microbial detection, reduces sequencing costs, and accelerates clinical diagnostics for infectious diseases.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 14 March 2022 Manuscript-In-Press

Bridging Oncology and Infectious Disease: Examining the Role of Escherichia coli Resistance in Cancer Treatment

Azizur Rahman1*

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 1357 | Downloads: 0

This study demonstrated the impact of antibiotic-resistant E. coli in cancer patients, emphasizing the need for targeted antimicrobial strategies.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 10 August 2021

Antibiotic Resistance Trends in Urinary Tract Infections: A Growing Concern for Immunocompromised Patients

Md Sakil Amin1

Microbial Bioactives
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This study demonstrated the urgent need for targeted interventions to combat rising UTI antibiotic resistance, protecting vulnerable immunocompromised populations.

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Reviews | Clinical & Public Health Microbiology
Published online 18 July 2021 Manuscript-In-Press

Beyond Conventional Antibiotics: Emerging Peptide-Based, Host-Directed, and Repurposed Therapeutic Strategies Against Tuberculosis and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections

Betty Fitriyasti 1*, Heng Yen Khong 2*

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 334 | Downloads: 0

Integrated peptide-based and host-directed therapies may overcome antimicrobial resistance while improving intracellular targeting and immune-mediated mycobacterial clearance.

 

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