Antibiofilm Strategies
A section of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382).
Section Information
Welcome to the novel Section Antibiofilm Strategies. This Section intends to cover and publish all aspects related to the control of biofilms. This field includes, among others, new antimicrobials active against microbes organized in biofilms, modifications of surfaces to prevent biofilm formation, new compounds interfering with the communication of cells in biofilms, antimicrobials dispersing existing biofilms, and the shaping of biofilm communities to suppress pathogens, e.g., via applications of probiotics and the suppressing of virulence factors in biofilms.
We welcome not only the control of pathogens growing as biofilms but also the interaction of commensals with pathogens in biofilms. We are also seeking reports and concepts of using antimicrobials to increase the sensitivity of pathogens in biofilms against antibiotics. With this broad scope, we intend to attract new ideas and concepts for the control of pathogenic biofilms and the enhancement of beneficial effects of commensal biofilm communities.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Novel and Traditional Methods to Fight Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Biofilm Infections (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Biofilms and Urinary Tract Infections (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Antimicrobial Strategies against Oral Pathogenic Bacteria and Biofilm, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Properties of Biomaterial (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Efflux Pumps in Bacteria: What They Do and How We Can Stop Them (Deadline: 15 May 2025)
- Antibiofilm Activity against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Molecular Mechanism of Antibiotic Resistance in Microbial Biofilms (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Mechanisms of Biofilm Development and Antibiofilm Therapeutics Strategies (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Advances in the Field of Biofilm-Associated Musculoskeletal Infections (Deadline: 5 June 2025)
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Biofilm-Associated Infections (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Strategies to Counteract Mono- and Polymicrobial Biofilm-Related Infections (Deadline: 30 August 2025)
- Challenges of Antibiotic Resistance: Biofilms and Anti-Biofilm Agents (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
