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Guided by Pippard superconductivity, we incorporate the Seiberg–Witten map in the classical London theory of Type-I superconductors when an external magnetic field is applied. After defining the noncommutative Maxwell potentials, we derive the London equation for the supercurrent as a function of the noncommutative parameter, up to second order in gauge fields expansions. Keeping track of the effects of noncommutative gauge fields, we argue that noncommutative magnetic field effects can be cast in the London penetration length similar to nonlocal Pippard superconductivity. Also, we show that the flux quantization remains consistent relative to the commutative case. Our effective London penetration length reduces to the standard one in the commutative limit. These results allow us to argue that the framework of noncommutative electrodynamics can give some insights into the anisotropic and nonlocal structure of superconductivity and Condensed Matter Systems, perhaps out of the ultra-microscopic scale regime. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a bacterium of medical concern known for its potential to persist in diverse environments due to its metabolic capacity. Its survival ability is linked to its relatively large genome of 5.5-7 Mbp, from which several genes are employed in overcoming conventional antibiotic treatments and promoting resistance. The worldwide prevalence of antibiotic-resistant clones of P. aeruginosa necessitates novel approaches to researching their multiple resistance mechanisms, such as the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). In this review, we briefly discuss the epidemiology of the resistant strains of P. aeruginosa and then describe their resistance mechanisms. Next, we explain the biology of AMPs, enlist the present database platforms that describe AMPs, and discuss their usefulness and limitations in treating P. aeruginosa strains. Finally, we present 13 AMPs with theoretical action against P. aeruginosa, all of which we evaluated in silico in this work. Our results suggest that the AMPs we evaluated have a carpet-like mode of action with a membranolytic function in Gram-positive and Gramnegative bacteria, with a clear potential of synthesis for in vitro evaluation., (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.)