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ReviewFrontiers in microbiology2024

Emerging roles of bacteriophage-based therapeutics in combating antibiotic resistance.

Anandhalakshmi Subramanian

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Review in Frontiers in microbiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 44 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

44 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. The OMMGut microbes · 2026
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  5. Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance ofInfectious disease reports · 2026
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  13. A novel phage encoding host defense modulators demonstrates in-vivo therapeutic efficacy against carbapenem-resistant E. coli ST1432.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2026
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  20. Bacteriophage-Based Control of Methicillin-ResistantAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Anandhalakshmi SubramanianDepartment of Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Amid the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance on a global scale, there has been a notable resurgence in bacteriophage-based treatments, signaling a shift in our approach to managing infections. Bacteriophages (BPs), bacterial predators of nature, present a promising alternative for tackling infections caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens. This review delves into the intricate relationship between bacteriophages and resistant bacteria, exploring various treatment strategies. Drawing upon both preclinical and clinical studies, the review highlights the effectiveness of bacteriophage therapy, particularly when integrated synergistically with conventional antibiotics. It discusses various treatment approaches for systemic and localized infections, demonstrating the adaptability of bacteriophage therapy across different clinical scenarios. Furthermore, the formulation and delivery of bacteriophages shed light on the various methods used to encapsulate and administer them effectively. It also acknowledges the challenge of bacterial resistance to bacteriophages and the ongoing efforts to overcome this hurdle. In addition, this review highlights the importance of the bacteriophage sensitivity profile (phagogram), which helps tailor treatment regimens to individual patients and specific pathogens. By surpassing the limitations of traditional antibiotics, bacteriophage-based therapies offer a personalized and potent solution against antibiotic resistance, promising to reshape the future of infectious disease management.

Indexed as

advantages over antibioticsantibiotic resistancebacteriophage-based therapeuticsformulation strategiespreclinical and clinical studiessynergistic effect

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PMID39035437
PMCPMC11257900

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