Author: Vijay Soni Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 283255427X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global public health. With the emergence of new resistant strains and limited antibiotic treatment options, it has become increasingly difficult to treat infections effectively. This is particularly concerning for bacterial infections like Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Acinetobacter spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, where only a limited number of antibiotics are available for treatment. According to the US National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, approximately 2 million Americans are infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria each year, and at least 23,000 die as a result. The situation is even worse in developing countries. Systems biology, which aims to understand the complex interactions between the different components of a biological system, has emerged as a powerful tool for studying AMR. By integrating data from multiple sources, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, systems biology can provide a comprehensive view of the mechanisms underlying AMR. This approach can lead to the identification of novel targets for drug development and the development of personalized treatment strategies that consider the specific characteristics of individual patients and the pathogens that infect them. This Research Topic aims to explore the potential of systems biology in combating antibiotic resistance, and highlight the need for further research to fully realize its clinical potential in infectious diseases.
