Sentences with phrase «efficacy against the antibiotic»

Grapefruit essential oil showed considerable efficacy against the antibiotic resistant strains tested, including MRSA and resistant strains of candida.

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In the study, they reported that a PPMO designed to prevent creation of the AcrA protein significantly increased the efficacy of antibiotics against E. coli in cell models — from two - to 40-fold.

New supercomputer simulations have revealed the role of transport proteins called efflux pumps in creating drug - resistance in bacteria, research that could lead to improving the drugs» effectiveness against life - threatening diseases and restoring the efficacy of defunct antibiotics.

Previous research by Professor Keevil and Dr Warnes has proved copper's efficacy against norovirus, influenza and hospital superbugs, such as MRSA and Klebsiella, plus stopping the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes to other bacteria to create new superbugs.

Antibiotics are impotent against them, and the few drugs targeting a specific virus often lose their efficacy as the pathogen evolves.

Only a single, third - generation cephalosporin antibiotic still shows good efficacy against gonorrhea, creating a race against time to find some alternative way to treat this disease that can have serious health effects.

A three - hour test can reveal whether a new antibiotic is likely to retain its efficacy against a pathogenic bacteria, thanks to research that enlisted Raman spectroscopy and other techniques.

The hydrogen peroxide disrupts the biofilm matrix and damages the bacteria cell walls and DNA, which allows better antibiotic penetration and efficacy against the bacteria.

Fennel appears to increase the efficacy of the antibiotic, streptomycin when used against tuberculosis, although it shows no effect on the disease - causing bacteria themselves.