ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
Scope & Guideline
Advancing the Frontiers of Antimicrobial Science
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms:
Research on the mechanisms by which bacteria and fungi develop resistance to various antimicrobial agents, including β-lactams, fluoroquinolones, and antifungals. - Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics:
Studies that analyze the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antimicrobial agents, aiming to optimize dosing regimens and improve therapeutic outcomes. - Novel Antimicrobial Agents:
Development and evaluation of new antimicrobial compounds, including novel antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals, targeting resistant pathogens. - In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy Studies:
Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy through laboratory and clinical studies, including animal models, to assess the effectiveness of new and existing therapies. - Epidemiological Surveillance:
Investigations into the epidemiology of infectious diseases, including the prevalence and spread of resistant strains in various populations. - Innovative Therapeutic Approaches:
Research on combination therapies, phage therapy, and other novel strategies to enhance the efficacy of existing antimicrobial treatments.
Trending and Emerging
- Antimicrobial Stewardship:
Growing focus on antimicrobial stewardship programs aimed at optimizing the use of antimicrobials to combat resistance and improve patient outcomes. - Phage Therapy:
Increased interest in bacteriophage therapy as a viable alternative or adjunct to antibiotics, particularly against multidrug-resistant bacteria. - Machine Learning and AI in Drug Development:
Application of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to predict antimicrobial efficacy, optimize dosing regimens, and identify novel drug candidates. - Global Surveillance of Resistance Patterns:
Enhanced efforts in global surveillance studies to track antimicrobial resistance patterns, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. - Pharmacogenomics:
Emerging research into pharmacogenomic factors affecting antimicrobial therapy, tailoring treatments based on individual genetic profiles. - Combination Therapy Approaches:
A trend towards exploring combination therapies that synergize multiple agents to enhance efficacy against resistant pathogens.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Antibiotics:
Research focusing on the efficacy of traditional antibiotics has diminished as the field shifts towards exploring novel agents and combination therapies. - Single-Agent Studies:
There has been a noticeable reduction in studies investigating the effectiveness of single-agent treatments, as the focus moves towards combination therapies to combat resistance. - Non-Pharmacological Interventions:
Studies examining non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., infection control measures) in antimicrobial therapy have decreased, likely due to a greater emphasis on drug development. - Antifungal Resistance Mechanisms:
While antifungal resistance remains a concern, the volume of research specifically addressing resistance mechanisms has seen a relative decline compared to the surge in studies on bacterial resistance.
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