Biofilm control by ionic liquids

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2021

Autores

Simões, M (Autor) Outra; Pereira, AR (Autor) Outra; Simões, LC (Autor) Outra; Cagide, F (Autor) Outra; Fernanda Borges (Autor) FCUP

Revista

Título: Drug Discovery Today

Páginas: 1340-1346

ISSN: 1359-6446

Editora: Elsevier

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 15 Citações

Scopus - 2 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00T-FGW

DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.01.031

Abstract (EN): Ionic liquids (ILs) are remarkable chemical compounds with applications in many areas of modern science. They are increasingly recognized as promising compounds to fight microorganisms in both planktonic and biofilm states, contributing to reinvent the antimicrobial pipeline. Biofilm-related infections are particularly challenging given that the scientific community has not yet identified a reliable control strategy. Understanding of the action of ILs in biofilm control is is still in a very early stage. However, given the highly tunable nature and exceptional properties of ILs, they are excellent candidates for biofilm control. Here, we review the major advances in, and challenges tothe use of ILs for effective biofilm control.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 7