Unveiling the fate of adhering bacteria to antimicrobial surfaces: expression of resistance-associated genes and macrophage-mediated phagocytosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.07.052
Abstract: Since most antibacterial coatings reported to fight biomaterial-associated infections (BAI) fail in completely preventing bacterial colonization, it is crucial to know the impact of that small fraction of adhered bacteria in BAI recrudescence. This study… read more here.
Keywords: mediated phagocytosis; macrophage mediated; fate; resistance ... See more keywords
Biomaterials: Antimicrobial Surfaces in Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2022.100373
Abstract: Contamination of biomedical products with pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) is one of the main causes of hospital-acquired infections (HAI), and a major burden to the healthcare system. The development of biomaterials that can… read more here.
Keywords: engineering; biomedical engineering; biomaterials antimicrobial; antimicrobial surfaces ... See more keywords
Plasma for biomedical decontamination: from plasma-engineered to plasma-active antimicrobial surfaces
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2021.100764
Abstract: Modern society is suffering from many infectious microbes. Developing antimicrobial surfaces for biomedical decontamination and sterilization is one of the strategic solutions to mitigate the spread of infectious pathogens. Here, we outline the paradigm of… read more here.
Keywords: biomedical decontamination; antimicrobial surfaces; plasma active; plasma engineered ... See more keywords
Electrochemical Approach for Effective Antifouling and Antimicrobial Surfaces.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b03761
Abstract: Biofouling, the adsorption of organisms to a surface, is a major problem today in many areas of our lives. This includes: (i) health, as biofouling on medical device leads to hospital-acquired infections, (ii) water, since… read more here.
Keywords: effective antifouling; antifouling antimicrobial; approach effective; electrochemical approach ... See more keywords
Combining Microscopy Assays of Bacteria-Surface Interactions To Better Evaluate Antimicrobial Polymer Coatings
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.02241-21
Abstract: We present and evaluate a combination of methods for validating the efficacy of antimicrobial surfaces. Antimicrobial surfaces/coatings based on contact-killing components can be instrumental to functionalize a wide range of products. ABSTRACT Validation of the… read more here.
Keywords: polymer; polymer coatings; microscopy; contact killing ... See more keywords
Nature-Inspired Antimicrobial Surfaces and Their Potential Applications in Food Industries
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11060844
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global concern and has called for the integration of different areas of expertise for designing robust solutions. One such approach is the development of antimicrobial surfaces to combat the… read more here.
Keywords: nature inspired; food; potential applications; natural antimicrobial ... See more keywords
A Supramolecular Approach to Antimicrobial Surfaces
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175731
Abstract: In this paper, we report on the preparation of Imidazole-functionalized glass surfaces, demonstrating the ability of a dinuclear Cu(II) complex of a macrocyclic ligand to give a “cascade” interaction with the deprotonated forms of grafted… read more here.
Keywords: supramolecular approach; approach; antimicrobial surfaces; approach antimicrobial ... See more keywords