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ReviewCell biochemistry and biophysics2024

From Gene Editing to Biofilm Busting: CRISPR-CAS9 Against Antibiotic Resistance-A Review.

Pooja Pandey, Sirisha L Vavilala

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Review in Cell biochemistry and biophysics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Mapping 25 years of research on gut microbiota and antibiotic resistance: bibliometric insights and future directions.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2026
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  5. CRISPR-driven strategies to disrupt methicillin-resistantFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026
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  8. Recent Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Discovery of New Antibacterial Agents.Advances and applications in bioinformatics and chemistry : AABC · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Pooja PandeySchool of Biological Sciences, UM DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai, 400098, India.
Sirisha L VavilalaSchool of Biological Sciences, UM DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai, 400098, India. sirisha@cbs.ac.in.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In recent decades, the development of novel antimicrobials has significantly slowed due to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), intensifying the global struggle against infectious diseases. Microbial populations worldwide rapidly develop resistance due to the widespread use of antibiotics, primarily targeting drug-resistant germs. A prominent manifestation of this resistance is the formation of biofilms, where bacteria create protective layers using signaling pathways such as quorum sensing. In response to this challenge, the CRISPR-Cas9 method has emerged as a ground-breaking strategy to counter biofilms. Initially identified as the "adaptive immune system" of bacteria, CRISPR-Cas9 has evolved into a state-of-the-art genetic engineering tool. Its exceptional precision in altering specific genes across diverse microorganisms positions it as a promising alternative for addressing antibiotic resistance by selectively modifying genes in diverse microorganisms. This comprehensive review concentrates on the historical background, discovery, developmental stages, and distinct components of CRISPR Cas9 technology. Emphasizing its role as a widely used genome engineering tool, the review explores how CRISPR Cas9 can significantly contribute to the targeted disruption of genes responsible for biofilm formation, highlighting its pivotal role in reshaping strategies to combat antibiotic resistance and mitigate the challenges posed by biofilm-associated infectious diseases.

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BiofilmsCRISPR-Cas SystemsGene EditingAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriaDrug Resistance, BacterialDrug Resistance, MicrobialHumansAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntibiotic ResistanceBiofilmsCRISPR-Cas9 technology

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