Browsing by Subject "antibiotic resistance"
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Density-dependent mechanism for antibiotic tolerance in rod bacteria
(2021-07)The peptidoglycan (PG) cell wall provides shape and structure to most bacteria. There are two systems to build PG in rod shaped organisms: the elongasome and divisome, which are made up of many proteins including the ... -
Epigenetic modulation of avian host defense peptide synthesis
(Oklahoma State University, 2020-04-24)The threat of antibiotic resistance has catalyzed the demand for novel antibiotic alternatives in veterinary and human medicine. In response, the activation of the innate immune system has become a promising alternative ... -
Identifying and understanding multidrug resistant pathogens isolated from Cystic Fibrosis patients
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by a mutated Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR), which is a chloride ion channel. When the CFTR gene is mutated, it causes the protein ... -
Inappropriate prophylactic use of antibiotics in gynecologic surgeries in an inner city hospital
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)As antibiotic resistance is an increasing healthcare issue, promotion of antibiotic stewardship within hospitals has led to research into their proper use. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has ...