Emerging Strategy in Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 December 2025 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antibiotic resistance poses a growing threat to global public health, with bacterial pathogens evolving sophisticated mechanisms to evade conventional treatments. While the overuse and misuse of antibiotics have long been recognized as key drivers of resistance, recent research highlights the complex interplay between genetic mutations, horizontal gene transfer, and environmental stressors in accelerating this crisis. Emerging strategies to combat resistance now extend beyond traditional antibiotic development, encompassing innovative approaches such as phage therapy, CRISPR-based antimicrobials, and precision-targeted adjuvants that disrupt resistance pathways.
This Special Issue seeks to explore cutting-edge advances in understanding and countering bacterial antibiotic resistance, from molecular mechanisms to clinical and ecological interventions. Contributions may address topics such as novel drug discovery, resistance surveillance systems, or alternative therapies that potentiate existing antibiotics. Studies leveraging genomic tools, bioinformatics, or synthetic biology to predict, prevent, or reverse resistance are particularly encouraged. By bridging fundamental research and translational applications, this Issue aims to foster multidisciplinary solutions for mitigating one of the greatest challenges in modern medicine.
Dr. Lili Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fast detection
- antimicrobial resistance
- virulence
- antibacterial action of natural compounds
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