Disinfectants and biocides are a chemically diverse group of agents which are generally
considered to exhibit poor selective toxicity. This should not be mistaken for poor target …

Hydrogen peroxide is extensively used as a biocide, particularly in applications where its
decomposition into non-toxic by-products is important. Although increasing information on the …

Antibacterial biocides are represented by a wide range of chemical agents. This chemical
diversity offers a multiplicity of potentially damaging interactions with the bacterial cell. Only …

Mode-of-action studies concluded that alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride (ADBAC) (a
blend of C 12 , C 14 and C 16 alkyl homologues) and didecyldimethylammonium chloride (…

An increasing number of microorganisms, including bacteria but also viruses and
eukaryotes, have been described as benefiting from interaction with free-living amoebae (FLA). …

The maintenance of vision is a key determinant of healthy ageing. This has been facilitated
over recent decades by the development of a wide range of implants and biomedical devices …

Objectives Antimicrobials such as chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide (H
2 O 2 ) share a basic mechanism of action (chemical oxidation of cellular components), but …

1. SUMMARY The principal targets for antibacterial agents reside at the cytoplasm and
cytoplasmic membrane, damage to other structures often arising from initial events at these loci. …

The structure and chemical composition of bacterial spores differ considerably from those of
vegetative cells. These differences largely account for the unique resistance properties of …

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