RNAIII (RIP) & Deriv. as potential tools for the treatment of S. aureus biofilm infections

(Bentham Science Publishers) S. aureus under the biofilm mode of growth is often related to several nosocomial infections, more frequently associated with indwelling medical devices (catheters, prostheses, portacaths or heart valves).The present paper will provide an overview on the activity and potential applications of RIP as biofilm inhibiting compound, useful in the management of S. aureus biofilm infections.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news