Chemically modified and conjugated antimicrobial peptides against superbugs
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats to human health that, by 2050,
will lead to more deaths from bacterial infections than cancer. New antimicrobial agents …
will lead to more deaths from bacterial infections than cancer. New antimicrobial agents …
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: current challenges and future prospects
GT Werneburg - Research and reports in urology, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is the most common healthcare-
associated infection and cause of secondary bloodstream infections. Despite many …
associated infection and cause of secondary bloodstream infections. Despite many …
Biofilms: formation, research models, potential targets, and methods for prevention and treatment
Due to the continuous rise in biofilm‐related infections, biofilms seriously threaten human
health. The formation of biofilms makes conventional antibiotics ineffective and dampens …
health. The formation of biofilms makes conventional antibiotics ineffective and dampens …
Antimicrobial peptide-based materials: Opportunities and challenges
The multifunctional properties of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) make them attractive
candidates for the treatment of various diseases. AMPs are considered as alternatives to …
candidates for the treatment of various diseases. AMPs are considered as alternatives to …
A review of the recent advances in antimicrobial coatings for urinary catheters
More than 75% of hospital-acquired or nosocomial urinary tract infections are initiated by
urinary catheters, which are used during the treatment of 15–25% of hospitalized patients …
urinary catheters, which are used during the treatment of 15–25% of hospitalized patients …
Strategies for antimicrobial peptide coatings on medical devices: A review and regulatory science perspective
M Kazemzadeh-Narbat, H Cheng… - Critical reviews in …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Indwelling and implanted medical devices are subject to contamination by microbial
pathogens during surgery, insertion or injection, and ongoing use, often resulting in severe …
pathogens during surgery, insertion or injection, and ongoing use, often resulting in severe …
Polymer-based coatings with integrated antifouling and bactericidal properties for targeted biomedical applications
One of the most detrimental consequences of surface colonization by bacteria is healthcare-
associated infections (HAIs), which contribute to increased patient mortality and morbidity …
associated infections (HAIs), which contribute to increased patient mortality and morbidity …
Synthesis, self-assembly, and biomedical applications of antimicrobial peptide–polymer conjugates
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been attracting much attention due to their excellent
antimicrobial efficiency and low rate in driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which has …
antimicrobial efficiency and low rate in driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which has …
Recent advances in antimicrobial polymers: a mini-review
KS Huang, CH Yang, SL Huang, CY Chen… - International journal of …, 2016 - mdpi.com
Human safety and well-being is threatened by microbes causing numerous infectious
diseases resulting in a large number of deaths every year. Despite substantial progress in …
diseases resulting in a large number of deaths every year. Despite substantial progress in …
Anti-adhesive antimicrobial peptide coating prevents catheter associated infection in a mouse urinary infection model
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) represent one of the most common
hospital acquired infections with significant economic consequences and increased patient …
hospital acquired infections with significant economic consequences and increased patient …