Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), or host defence peptides, are short proteins in various life
forms. Here we discuss AMPs, which may become a promising substitute or adjuvant in …

Bleeding control plays a very important role in worldwide healthcare, which also promotes
research and development of wound dressings. The wound healing process involves four …

Urinary catheters and other medical devices associated with the urinary tract such as stents
are major contributors to nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs) as they provide an access …

Implant-associated infections (IAIs) represent a major health burden due to the complex
structural features of biofilms and their inherent tolerance to antimicrobial agents and the …

Lately, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing at an exponential rate making it
important to search alternatives to antibiotics in order to combat multi-drug resistant (MDR) …

Develo** thin, highly stretchable coatings that inhibit the undesirable adhesion of
biological substances on soft and high‐water‐content biomaterial surfaces is an area of …

Musculoskeletal disorders are on the rise, and despite advances in alternative materials,
treatment for orthopedic conditions still heavily relies on biometal-based implants and …

Dental implants are widely used to restore missing teeth because of their stability and
comfort characteristics. Peri-implant infection may lead to implant failure and other profound …

In the current era of widespread antimicrobial resistance, the utilization of essential oils
(EOs) derived from plants has emerged as a promising alternative in combating pathogens …

Since the discovery of antibiotics, humanity has been able to cope with the battle against
bacterial infections. However, the inappropriate use of antibiotics, the lack of innovation in …