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Book Chapters
2019, 'Antimicrobial Biomaterials in Ophthalmology', in Domb A; Reddy KK; Farah S (ed.), Antimicrobial Materials for Biomedical Applications, Royal Society of Chemistry, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/9781788012638-00228
,2015, 'Betaine, Osmoprotection, and Health of the Ocular Surface in Dry Eye Disease', in Betaine Chemistry, Analysis, Function and Effects, Royal Society of Chemistry, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/9781782628446
,2015, 'Development of fimbrolides, halogenated furanones and their derivatives as antimicrobial agents', in Antibacterial Surfaces, pp. 149 - 170, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18594-1_8
,2013, 'Contact Lens-Related Corneal Infections', in Tasman W; Jaeger EA (ed.), Foundations of Clinical Ophthalmology, Wolters Kluwer Health, Philadelphia
,2013, 'Tear as a source of protein biomarkers for human disease diagnosis and prognosis', in Makowski G (ed.),
,2012, 'Prostate Cancer Biomarkers and the Emerging Proteomic Techniques Used in Biomarker Research', in Watanabe HS (ed.), Horizons in Cancer Research Vol 47, Nova Science Publishers Inc, New York, pp. 1 - 36, https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=27295
,2005, 'Adhesion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to a high molecular weight glycoprotein species in human tears', in Ioseliani OR (ed.), Focus on Eye Research, Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp. 201 - 215
,2005, 'Effect of contact lens wear on the pre-corneal tear film', in Zierhut M; Stern M; Sullivan D (ed.), Immunology of the lacrimal gland, tear film and ocular, Taylor & Francis, UK, pp. 239 - 254
,2004, 'Inflammation and infection and effects of the closed eye', in Sweeney D (ed.), Silicone Hydrogels: continuous wear contact lenses, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, pp. 90 - 125
,2004, 'Microbiology of contact lenses', in Bennett E; Weissman B (ed.), Clinical Contact Lens Practice, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, pp. 87 - 102
,2003, 'Chapter 3 Pathogenesis of infectious anterior segment disease', in The Anterior Eye and Therapeutics, Elsevier, pp. 104 - 149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-7506-5290-2.50007-7
,2003, 'Pathogenesis of infectious anterior segment disease', in Stapleton F (ed.), The Anterior Eye and Therapeutics: Diagnosis and Management, Butterworth Heinemann, United Kingdom, pp. 104 - 149
,2001, 'Detection of cytokines in tears', in O'Neill LAJ; Bowie A (ed.), Interleukin Protocols, Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, pp. 345 - 354
,2000, 'Inflammation and infection and the effects of the closed eye', in Silicone Hydrogels: The rebirth of extended wear, Butterworth Heinemann, Woburn, MA, USA, pp. 45 - 75
,Journal articles
2024, 'Enhancing the bioavailability of clozapine through microwave-assisted formulation of a stable β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex', Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 690, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.133786
,2024, 'Dimeric peptoids as antibacterial agents', Bioorganic Chemistry, 147, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107334
,2024, 'Role of micelle dynamics in enhancing cyclosporine uptake in hyaluronic acid-contact lenses for improved critical lens properties in dry eye management', Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 688, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.133550
,2024, 'Bacteriology of endotracheal tube biofilms and antibiotic resistance: a systematic review', Journal of Hospital Infection, 147, pp. 146 - 157, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2024.03.004
,2024, 'Clozapine-laden carbon dots delivered to the brain via an intranasal pathway: Synthesis, characterization, ex vivo, and in vivo studies', Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 237, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113862
,2024, 'Protecting Orthopaedic Implants from Infection: Antimicrobial Peptide Mel4 Is Non-Toxic to Bone Cells and Reduces Bacterial Colonisation When Bound to Plasma Ion-Implanted 3D-Printed PAEK Polymers', Cells, 13, pp. 656 - 656, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cells13080656
,2024, 'The activity of antimicrobial peptoids against multidrug-resistant ocular pathogens', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 47, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2024.102124
,2024, 'Epidemiology of and Genetic Factors Associated with Acanthamoeba Keratitis', Pathogens, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13020142
,2024, 'The use of ultraviolet light generated from light-emitting diodes for the disinfection of transvaginal ultrasound probes', PLoS ONE, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298449
,2024, 'Chitosan nanoparticles laden contact lenses for enzyme-triggered controlled delivery of timolol maleate: A promising strategy for managing glaucoma', Drug Delivery and Translational Research, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13346-024-01543-8
,2024, 'Lipid-based eye drop formulations for the management of evaporative dry eyes', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2024.102154
,2024, 'Non-canonical amino acid bioincorporation into antimicrobial peptides and its challenges', Journal of Peptide Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/psc.3560
,2024, 'The role of naturally acquired intracellular Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the development of Acanthamoeba keratitis in an animal model', PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011878
,2024, 'Zooming in on the intracellular microbiome composition of bacterivorous Acanthamoeba isolates.', ISME Commun, 4, pp. ycae016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ismeco/ycae016
,2023, 'Identification and quantification of Acanthamoeba spp. within seawater at four coastal lagoons on the east coast of Australia', Science of the Total Environment, 901, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165862
,2023, 'A Review of Resistance to Polymyxins and Evolving Mobile Colistin Resistance Gene (mcr) among Pathogens of Clinical Significance', Antibiotics, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12111597
,2023, 'Photoinduced Unveiling of Cationic Amine: Toward Smart Photoresponsive Antimicrobial Polymers', ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 5, pp. 8735 - 8743, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.3c01904
,2023, 'Antimicrobial Peptidomimetics Prevent the Development of Resistance against Gentamicin and Ciprofloxacin in Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas Bacteria', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms241914966
,2023, 'Culture of primary human meibomian gland cells from surgically excised eyelid tissue', Experimental Eye Research, 235, pp. 109636, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2023.109636
,2023, 'Ocular microbiome changes in dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction', Experimental Eye Research, 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2023.109615
,2023, 'TFOS Lifestyle Report Executive Summary: A Lifestyle Epidemic - Ocular Surface Disease', Ocular Surface, 30, pp. 240 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2023.08.009
,2023, 'Antiviral Activity of Anthranilamide Peptidomimetics against Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and a Coronavirus', Antibiotics, 12, pp. 1436, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12091436
,2023, 'A review of the antiviral activity of cationic antimicrobial peptides', Peptides, 166, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.peptides.2023.171024
,2023, 'Candida auris: an emerging antimicrobial-resistant organism with the highest level of concern', The Lancet Microbe, 4, pp. e482 - e483, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00114-3
,2023, 'Electrostatic and Covalent Binding of an Antibacterial Polymer to Hydroxyapatite for Protection against Escherichia coli Colonization', Materials, 16, pp. 5045, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16145045
,2023, 'Novel Peptides with Dual Properties for Treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa Keratitis: Antibacterial and Corneal Wound Healing', Biomolecules, 13, pp. 1028, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biom13071028
,2023, 'TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of contact lenses on the ocular surface', Ocular Surface, 29, pp. 175 - 219, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.010
,2023, 'TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of elective medications and procedures on the ocular surface', Ocular Surface, 29, pp. 331 - 385, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.011
,2023, 'TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of nutrition on the ocular surface: TFOS Lifestyle Workshop: Nutrition report', Ocular Surface, 29, pp. 226 - 271, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.003
,2023, 'Ciprofloxacin resistance and tolerance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa ocular isolates', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 46, pp. 101819, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2023.101819
,2023, 'Ocular signs and symptoms of monkeypox virus infection, and possible role of the eye in transmission of the virus', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 46, pp. 101808, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2022.101808
,2023, 'TFOS Lifestyle Report Introduction: A Lifestyle Epidemic - Ocular Surface Disease', Ocular Surface, 28, pp. 304 - 309, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.014
,2023, 'Anti-Inflammatories in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease: A Review', Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 39, pp. 89 - 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jop.2022.0133
,2023, 'Correction to: The Activity of Polyhomoarginine against Acanthamoeba castellanii (Biology, (2022), 11, 12, (1726), 10.3390/biology11121726)', Biology, 12, pp. 470, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biology12030470
,2023, 'Tuning the Anthranilamide Peptidomimetic Design to Selectively Target Planktonic Bacteria and Biofilm', Antibiotics, 12, pp. 585, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12030585
,2023, 'Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm Production in Uropathogens from Renal Disease Patients Admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Nepal', Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/4867817
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