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Polymyxin E is widely recognized as a last resort for treating multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of polymyxin E is significantly reduced when treating life-threatening bacterial infections due to plasmid-mediated polymyxin E resistance. The synergistic effect of applying a polymyxin E adjuvant is a promising strategy for overcoming the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
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