Andrew J. McBain

Manchester Academic Health Science Centre — United Kingdom

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Life Sciences

57h-index10.2kcitations339works2.62yr avg

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Research Topics

Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing(66), Oral microbiology and periodontitis research(46), Antimicrobial agents and applications(44), Gut microbiota and health(35), Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities(34)

Publications317 total

Realising the full potential of biocides in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery·2026

Alkyl Chain Length Governs Structure, Conformation and Antimicrobial Activity in Poly(alkylene biguanide)

Polymers·2026Open Access

Screening of human and environmental microbiota-derived extracts reveals pathogen-specific anti-virulence activity

Journal of Applied Microbiology·2026

The human skin microbiome remains unchanged after 24 h of sunscreen application

Applied and Environmental Microbiology·2025Open Access

Exploring intra-individual oral microbiome diversity and streptococcal colonization patterns

Journal of Applied Microbiology·2025Open Access

175 Staphylococcus epidermidis Extracellular Cysteine Protease EcpA Alters the Response of Primary Human Keratinocytes to Ultraviolet Radiation

Journal of Investigative Dermatology·2025

184 Solar Simulated Radiation Alters the Tryptophan Metabolism and Barrier-Modulating Properties of Skin Commensal Bacteria

Journal of Investigative Dermatology·2025Open Access

Antimutator and Mutational Spectrum Effects Can Combine to Reduce Evolutionary Potential in Escherichia coli ΔnudJ

Molecular Biology and Evolution·2025Open Access

Distinct microbiome profiles on vaginally inserted polypropylene midurethral mesh slings compared to vaginal, urinary, and skin microbiomes

Applied and Environmental Microbiology·2025Open Access

Assessing the safety of microbiome perturbations

2 cited

Microbial Genomics·2025· 2 citedOpen Access

Compositional factors driving antibacterial efficacy in healthcare wet wipe products

2 cited

Frontiers in Microbiology·2025· 2 citedOpen Access

A critical view of antimicrobial peptides: exploring their potential and the barriers to realization

4 cited

Journal of Applied Microbiology·2025· 4 citedOpen Access

Keratinocyte Arginase1 Deficiency Impairs Healing and Antimicrobial Defence against Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection

2025Open Access

Lactobacillus lysates protect oral epithelial cells from pathogen-associated damage, increase secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and enhance barrier integrity

9 cited

Scientific Reports·2025· 9 citedOpen Access

Evolutionary potential of the Escherichia coli antimutator Δ nudJ is reduced via altered mutational spectrum

2 cited

2025· 2 citedOpen Access

Probing antimicrobial synergy by novel lipopeptides paired with antibiotics

11 cited

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science·2024· 11 citedOpen Access

360 Nutritional and Environmental Factors Determine Staphylococcus aureus Ability to Form Biofilm, and Induce an Inflammatory Response in Primary Human Keratinocytes

Journal of Investigative Dermatology·2024Open Access

200 Micrococcus luteus Modulates Epithelial Barrier Properties of Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes In Vitro

Journal of Investigative Dermatology·2024Open Access

Murine Model of Bloom Syndrome Demonstrates Radiation Survivability Altered By Gut Microbiota

Blood·2024Open Access

Activation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor via indole derivatives is a common feature in skin bacterial isolates

12 cited

Journal of Applied Microbiology·2024· 12 citedOpen Access

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Frequent Co-authors

Ruth G. Ledder(12), Peter Gilbert(11), Alexander H. Rickard(6), G.T. Macfarlane(6), P. Gilbert(6), Carl E. Catrenich(5), Sandra Macfarlane(4), Catherine O’Neill(4), Robert G. Bartolo(4), Duane Charbonneau(4), Paul Stoodley(3), David Leaper(3), David Allison(3), Frank L. Bowling(3), Matthew Malone(2), Thomas Bjarnsholt(2), Garth A. James(2), Masahiro Tachi(2), Melissa K. Friswell(2), Louise E. Moore(2)