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Antibiotic pressure can induce the viable but non-culturable state in Staphylococcus aureus growing in biofilms by Pasquaroli, S, Zandri, G, Vignaroli, C, Vuotto, C, Donelli, G, Biavasco, F

“…Staphylococcal biofilms are among the main causes of chronic implant-associated infections. We have recently suggested that their transformation into viable…”
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Biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae urinary strains by Vuotto, C., Longo, F., Pascolini, C., Donelli, G., Balice, M.P., Libori, M.F., Tiracchia, V., Salvia, A., Varaldo, P.E.

“…Aims Multidrug‐resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae has become a relevant healthcare‐associated pathogen. Capsule, type 1 and 3 fimbriae (mrkA gene), type 2…”
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ESCMID∗ guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of biofilm infections 2014 by Høiby, N., Bjarnsholt, T., Moser, C., Bassi, G.L., Coenye, T., Donelli, G., Hall-Stoodley, L., Holá, V., Imbert, C., Kirketerp-Møller, K., Lebeaux, D., Oliver, A., Ullmann, A.J., Williams, C.

“…Biofilms cause chronic infections in tissues or by developing on the surfaces of medical devices. Biofilm infections persist despite both antibiotic therapy…”
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Synergistic Activity of Dispersin B and Cefamandole Nafate in Inhibition of Staphylococcal Biofilm Growth on Polyurethanes by DONELLI, G, FRANCOLINI, I, ROMOLI, D, GUAGLIANONE, E, PIOZZI, A, RAGUNATH, C, KAPLAN, J. B

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Usnic Acid, a Natural Antimicrobial Agent Able To Inhibit Bacterial Biofilm Formation on Polymer Surfaces by FRANCOLINI, I, NORRIS, P, PIOZZI, A, DONELLI, G, STOODLEY, P

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Lactobacillus brevis CD2 inhibits Prevotella melaninogenica biofilm by Vuotto, C, Barbanti, F, Mastrantonio, P, Donelli, G

“…Objective To evaluate the ability of the probiotic strain Lactobacillus brevis CD2 to inhibit the opportunistic anaerobe Prevotella melaninogenica (PM1), a…”
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Detection of viable but non-culturable staphylococci in biofilms from central venous catheters negative on standard microbiological assays by Zandri, G., Pasquaroli, S., Vignaroli, C., Talevi, S., Manso, E., Donelli, G., Biavasco, F.

“…Viable bacteria were sought in 44 Maki-negative biofilms from central venous catheters (CVCs) using epifluorescence microscopy after live/dead staining. Thirty…”
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Polyurethane anionomers containing metal ions with antimicrobial properties: Thermal, mechanical and biological characterization by Francolini, I., D’Ilario, L., Guaglianone, E., Donelli, G., Martinelli, A., Piozzi, A.

“…In recent years the employment of implantable medical devices has increased remarkably, notwithstanding that microbial infections are a frequent complication…”
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VanA-Type Enterococci from Humans, Animals, and Food: Species Distribution, Population Structure, Tn1546 Typing and Location, and Virulence Determinants by Biavasco, F, Foglia, G, Paoletti, C, Zandri, G, Magi, G, Guaglianone, E, Sundsfjord, A, Pruzzo, C, Donelli, G, Facinelli, B

“…VanA-type human (n = 69), animal (n = 49), and food (n = 36) glycopeptide-resistant enterococci (GRE) from different geographic areas were investigated to…”
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Comparison of triple-lumen central venous catheters impregnated with silver nanoparticles (AgTive® ) vs conventional catheters in intensive care unit patients by Antonelli, M, De Pascale, G, Ranieri, V.M, Pelaia, P, Tufano, R, Piazza, O, Zangrillo, A, Ferrario, A, De Gaetano, A, Guaglianone, E, Donelli, G

“…Summary Background Silver-impregnated central venous catheters (CVCs) have been proposed as a means for preventing CVC colonization and related bloodstream…”
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Synthesis, characterization, and in vitro activity of antibiotic releasing polyurethanes to prevent bacterial resistance by Ruggeri, V., Francolini, I., Donelli, G., Piozzi, A.

“…Central venous catheters are a major cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections. Different attempts have been made to incorporate antimicrobial agents into…”
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Retention of virulence in viable but non-culturable halophilic Vibrio spp by Baffone, W., Citterio, B., Vittoria, E., Casaroli, A., Campana, R., Falzano, L., Donelli, G.

“…The viable but non-culturable (VBNC) forms of two environmental strains of Vibrio alginolyticus 1 and Vibrio parahaemolyticus 66 and one strain of V…”
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Campylobacter jejuni loss of culturability in aqueous microcosms and ability to resuscitate in a mouse model by Baffone, Wally, Casaroli, Annalisa, Citterio, Barbara, Pierfelici, Lucia, Campana, Raffaella, Vittoria, Emanuela, Guaglianone, Emilio, Donelli, Gianfranco

“…Water is known as one of the main transmission routes of Campylobacter and contributes to increase the number of sporadic infections and outbreaks…”
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Plastic Biliary Stent Occlusion: Factors Involved and Possible Preventive Approaches by Donelli, Gianfranco, Guaglianone, Emilio, Di Rosa, Roberta, Fiocca, Fausto, Basoli, Antonio

“…Endoscopic biliary stenting is today the most common palliative treatment for patients suffering from obstructive jaundice associated with malignant…”
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Pore formers promoted release of an antifungal drug from functionalized polyurethanes to inhibit Candida colonization by Donelli, G, Francolini, I, Ruggeri, V, Guaglianone, E, D'Ilario, L, Piozzi, A

“…As a preventive strategy to inhibit fungal biofilm formation on medical devices, we planned experiments based on polyurethane loading with fluconazole plus…”
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Detection of free and plankton‐associated Helicobacter pylori in seawater by Cellini, L., Vecchio, A. Del, Candia, M. Di, Campli, E. Di, Favaro, M., Donelli, G.

“…Aims:  To detect both free and plankton‐associated Helicobacter pylori in seawater samples collected on the Italian coast of the Adriatic Sea using a…”
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Efficacy of Antiadhesive, Antibiotic and Antiseptic Coatings in Preventing Catheter-Related Infections: Review by Donelli, G., Francolini, I.

“…In recent years, central venous catheters (CVCs) are increasingly used in clinical practice. However, complications such as local or systemic infections are…”
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Zonula occludens toxin modulates tight junctions through protein kinase C-dependent actin reorganization, in vitro by Fasano, A, Fiorentini, C, Donelli, G, Uzzau, S, Kaper, J B, Margaretten, K, Ding, X, Guandalini, S, Comstock, L, Goldblum, S E

“…The intracellular signaling involved in the mechanism of action of zonula occludens toxin (ZOT) was studied using several in vitro and ex vivo models. ZOT…”
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Polymer Designs to Control Biofilm Growth on Medical Devices by Francolini, I, Donelli, G, Stoodley, P

“…Indwelling and temporary medical delivery devices (i.e. catheters) are increasingly used in hospital settings, providing clinicians with useful tools to…”
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Pharmacokinetics of anticancer agents in patients with impaired liver function by Donelli, M.G., Zucchetti, M., Munzone, E., D’Incalci, M., Crosignani, A.

“…This report reviews published information on the clinical pharmacokinetics of antitumour agents in patients with liver dysfunction, associated with primary…”
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