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Mode of action of the antimicrobial peptide Mel4 is independent of Staphylococcus aureus cell membrane permeability by Yasir, Muhammad, Dutta, Debarun, Willcox, Mark D P

“…Mel4 is a novel cationic peptide with potent activity against Gram-positive bacteria. The current study examined the anti-staphylococcal mechanism of action of…”
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The use of ultraviolet light generated from light-emitting diodes for the disinfection of transvaginal ultrasound probes by Yasir, Muhammad, Willcox, Mark D P

“…Transvaginal ultrasound probes (TVUS) are used for several gynecological procedures. These need to be disinfected between patient use. In the current study we…”
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Hydrogels with intrinsic antibacterial activity prepared from naphthyl anthranilamide (NaA) capped peptide mimics by Aldilla, Vina R., Chen, Renxun, Kuppusamy, Rajesh, Chakraborty, Sudip, Willcox, Mark D. P., Black, David StC, Thordarson, Pall, Martin, Adam D., Kumar, Naresh

“…In this study, we prepared antibacterial hydrogels through the self-assembly of naphthyl anthranilamide (NaA) capped amino acid based cationic peptide mimics…”
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Antimicrobial Peptidomimetics Prevent the Development of Resistance against Gentamicin and Ciprofloxacin in Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas Bacteria by Browne, Katrina, Kuppusamy, Rajesh, Walsh, William R, Black, David StC, Willcox, Mark D. P, Kumar, Naresh, Chen, Renxun

“…Bacteria readily acquire resistance to traditional antibiotics, resulting in pan-resistant strains with no available treatment. Antimicrobial resistance is a…”
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A Review of Resistance to Polymyxins and Evolving Mobile Colistin Resistance Gene (mcr) among Pathogens of Clinical Significance by Shahzad, Shakeel, Willcox, Mark D. P, Rayamajhee, Binod

“…The global rise in antibiotic resistance in bacteria poses a major challenge in treating infectious diseases. Polymyxins (e.g., polymyxin B and colistin) are…”
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Urinary biomarkers involved in type 2 diabetes: a review by Matheson, Agnès, Willcox, Mark D. P., Flanagan, Judith, Walsh, Bradley J.

“…Diabetes mellitus is one of the most challenging health concerns of the 21st century. With at least 30% of the diabetic population remaining undiagnosed,…”
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Comparative mode of action of the antimicrobial peptide melimine and its derivative Mel4 against Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Yasir, Muhammad, Dutta, Debarun, Willcox, Mark D. P.

“…Melimine and Mel4 are chimeric cationic peptides with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. They have been shown to be highly biocompatible in animal models…”
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Association of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Interleukin Genes with Microbial Keratitis in a South Indian Population by Konda, Nagaraju, Chakrabarti, Subhabrata, Garg, Prashant, Willcox, Mark D. P.

“…Background: To examine the relationship between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in interleukin (IL) genes and keratitis and its clinical manifestations…”
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Antiviral Activity of Anthranilamide Peptidomimetics against Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and a Coronavirus by Urmi, Umme Laila, Attard, Samuel, Vijay, Ajay Kumar, Willcox, Mark D. P, Kumar, Naresh, Islam, Salequl, Kuppusamy, Rajesh

“…The development of potent antiviral agents is of utmost importance to combat the global burden of viral infections. Traditional antiviral drug development…”
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Quorum-Sensing Regulation of Adhesion in Serratia marcescens MG1 Is Surface Dependent by LABBATE, Maurizio, HUA ZHU, THUNG, Leena, BANDARA, Rani, LARSEN, Martin R, WILLCOX, Mark D. P, GIVSKOV, Michael, RICE, Scott A, KJELLEBERG, Staffan

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Comparison of virulence factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains isolated from contact lens- and non-contact lens-related keratitis by Choy, Man H, Stapleton, Fiona, Willcox, Mark D. P, Zhu, Hua

“…1 School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia 2 Vision Co-operative Research Centre, Sydney, Australia 3 Institute…”
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Evaluation of synergistic activity of bovine lactoferricin with antibiotics in corneal infection by Oo, Thein Zaw, Cole, Nerida, Garthwaite, Linda, Willcox, Mark D. P., Zhu, Hua

“…Objectives The objectives of this study were to determine whether a synergistic effect could be obtained in vitro between bovine lactoferricin (B-LFcin) and…”
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Antimicrobial peptide melimine coating for titanium and its in vivo antibacterial activity in rodent subcutaneous infection models by Chen, Renxun, Willcox, Mark D.P, Ho, Kitty Ka Kit, Smyth, Daniel, Kumar, Naresh

“…Abstract Implant-associated infections represent a significant health problem and financial burden on healthcare systems. Current strategies for the treatment…”
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Immobilization of Antibacterial Dihydropyrrol-2-ones on Functional Polymer Supports To Prevent Bacterial Infections In Vivo by KIT HO, Kitty Ka, COLE, Nerida, RENXUN CHEN, WILLCOX, Mark D. P, RICE, Scott A, KUMAR, Naresh

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The TFOS International Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort: executive summary by Nichols, Jason J, Willcox, Mark D P, Bron, Anthony J, Belmonte, Carlos, Ciolino, Joseph B, Craig, Jennifer P, Dogru, Murat, Foulks, Gary N, Jones, Lyndon, Nelson, J Daniel, Nichols, Kelly K, Purslow, Christine, Schaumberg, Debra A, Stapleton, Fiona, Sullivan, David A

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Mechanism of Action of Surface Immobilized Antimicrobial Peptides Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Yasir, Muhammad, Dutta, Debarun, Hossain, Khondker R, Chen, Renxun, Ho, Kitty K K, Kuppusamy, Rajesh, Clarke, Ronald J, Kumar, Naresh, Willcox, Mark D P

“…Bacterial colonization and biofilm development on medical devices can lead to infection. Antimicrobial peptide-coated surfaces may prevent such infections…”
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Characterization of protease IV expression in Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates by CONIBEAR, TimC R, WILLCOX, Mark D. P, FLANAGAN, Judith L, HUA ZHU

“…Expression of protease IV by Pseudomonas aeruginosa during ocular infections contributes significantly to tissue damage. However, several P. aeruginosa strains…”
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A comparison of patient matched meibum and tear lipidomes by Brown, Simon H J, Kunnen, Carolina M E, Duchoslav, Eva, Dolla, Naveen K, Kelso, Michael J, Papas, Eric B, Lazon de la Jara, Percy, Willcox, Mark D P, Blanksby, Stephen J, Mitchell, Todd W

“…To quantify the molecular lipid composition of patient-matched tear and meibum samples and compare tear and meibum lipid molecular profiles. Lipids were…”
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Exploring the Efficacy of Peptides and Mimics against Influenza A Virus, Adenovirus, and Murine Norovirus by Urmi, Umme Laila, Vijay, Ajay Kumar, Willcox, Mark D P, Attard, Samuel, Enninful, George, Kumar, Naresh, Islam, Salequl, Kuppusamy, Rajesh

“…The ongoing battle against viral pandemics continues, with the possibility of future outbreaks. The search for effective antiviral compounds that can combat a…”
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Halogenated Dihydropyrrol-2-One Molecules Inhibit Pyocyanin Biosynthesis by Blocking the Pseudomonas Quinolone Signaling System by Das, Theerthankar, Sabir, Shekh, Chen, Ren, Farrell, Jessica, Kriel, Frederik H, Whiteley, Gregory S, Glasbey, Trevor O, Manos, Jim, Willcox, Mark D P, Kumar, Naresh

“…Quorum-sensing (QS) systems of are involved in the control of biofilm formation and virulence factor production. The current study evaluated the ability of…”
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