Bacterial flagella are involved in infection through their roles in host cell adhesion, cell invasion, auto-agglutination, colonization, the formation of biofilms, and the regulation and secretion of nonflagellar bacterial proteins that are involved in the virulence process. In this study, we constr …

Mass General Brigham researchers at two hospitals found the metabolic strategies C. difficile uses to rapidly colonize the gut and identified ways to combat the disease

This research represents a significant step for better elucidating the interaction between drugs and the gut microbiome:https://t.co/oE2z0BpxBm— GutMicrobiota Health (@GMFHx) March 14, 2023

A team of investigators has identified metabolic strategies used by Clostridioides difficile to rapidly colonize the gut. The findings identify methods to better prevent and treat the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). The team's approach has implications for understanding broader aspects of microbial metabolism, including responses to antibiotics, and production of important metabolites.

Background Postoperative prophylactic antibiotic usage for endoscopic skull base surgery varies based on the institution as evidence-based guidelines are lacking. The purpose of this study is to determine whether discontinuing postoperative prophylactic antibiotics in endoscopic endonasal cas …

This secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial examines the association of SER-109 with health-related quality of life in 182 patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in the US and Canada.

Researchers investigated the tolerability and safety of a microbiome therapy called SER-109 to treat recurrent infections of Clostridioides difficile in adults.

Use of the investigational microbiome therapeutic SER-109 resulted in rapid and steady improvement in disease-specific quality of life for patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, according to data in JAMA Network Open.“C. diff infection is associated with poor quality of life (QOL), but improvement in QOL has never been demonstrated in randomized controlled

Bacterial vaccines fight against antimicrobial resistance

A biotech in the UK has out-licensed a C. difficile candidate to a US biotech for further clinical and commercialization efforts. UK-based Destiny Pharma announced Friday that it is handing NTCD-M3 to Sebela Pharmaceuticals. The deal includes an initial $1 million upfront, $19 million in development milestones, and an additional

Engineered microbes show potential for diagnosing and treating diseases. In this issue of Cell Host & Microbe, Zou et al. develop an “intelligent” bac…

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Endospore-forming bacteria are ubiquitous, and their endospores can be present in food, in domestic animals, and on contaminated surfaces. Many spore-forming bacteria have been used in biotechnological applications, while others are human pathogens responsible for a wide range of critical clinical i …

Clostridioides difficile (CD) is a Gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium that infects mainly hospitalized and elderly people who have been treated with long-term antibiotic therapy leading to dysbiosis. The deteriorating demographic structure and the increase in the number of antibiotics used in …

The rising burden of antimicrobial resistance and increasing infectious disease outbreaks, including the recent COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a growing demand for the development of natural products as a valuable source of leading medicinal compounds. There is a wide variety of active constituents f …

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is an urgent threat and unmet medical need. The current treatments for CDI are not enough to fight the burden of CDI and recurrent CDI (r-CDI). This review aims to highlight the future drugs for CDI and their related patented applications. The non-pate …

Clostridioides difficile (CD) is a Gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium that infects mainly hospitalized and elderly people who have been treated with long-term antibiotic therapy leading to dysbiosis. The deteriorating demographic structure and the increase in the number of antibiotics used in …

Destiny Pharma has signed an exclusive collaboration and co-development agreement for the North American rights of NTCD-M3, its medicine to prevent...

A New Gold Standard for C. diff Therapy Could be in the Offing;  Next Data Release Expected in 2Q23

Nature Reviews Microbiology - This Genome Watch explores how large-scale microbiome studies are facilitating discoveries in bacteriophage biology and functional capabilities that are prime for...

Bacterial vaccines fight against antimicrobial resistance

Learn about our ongoing C. diff treatment trial: a randomized, double-blind evaluation of CRS3123 vs. Oral Vancomycin for adults with C. difficile Infection.

This phase 3, open-label, single-arm trial assesses the safety of SER-109 and the rate of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection after administration of SER-109 following symptom resolution after antibiotic treatment among adults.

There's good news, and then there's excellent news. The good news is that Acurx Pharmaceuticals is nearing its Phase 3 trial to get a best-in-class front-line treatment for C. difficile to the... | February 21, 2023

Researchers investigated the tolerability and safety of a microbiome therapy called SER-109 to treat recurrent infections of Clostridioides difficile in adults.