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View article: Light Irradiation of N‐Doped Graphene Acid: Metal‐Free Strategy Toward Antibacterial and Antiviral Coatings With Dual Modes of Action
Light Irradiation of N‐Doped Graphene Acid: Metal‐Free Strategy Toward Antibacterial and Antiviral Coatings With Dual Modes of Action Open
The increasing emergence of antimicrobial resistance and the development of new infective viral strains represent a constantly growing threat. Metal‐based nanomaterials have emerged as promising tools in the fight against bacterial and vir…
View article: Colorimetric point-of-care diagnostic to monitor <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> causing urinary tract infection
Colorimetric point-of-care diagnostic to monitor <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> causing urinary tract infection Open
Novel colorimetric POC diagnostic for urinary tract infections, enabling the indirect detection of E. faecalis by targeting its metabolite l -lactate.
View article: Developing a High-Throughput Platform for the Discovery of Sustainable Antibacterial Materials
Developing a High-Throughput Platform for the Discovery of Sustainable Antibacterial Materials Open
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) pose a significant global health challenge, exacerbated by the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study introduces a high-throughput platform designed to identify sustainable anti…
View article: Tooth-Whitening with a Novel Phthalimido Peroxy Caproic Acid: Short Communication
Tooth-Whitening with a Novel Phthalimido Peroxy Caproic Acid: Short Communication Open
Professional tooth whitening in the dental office is a popular cosmetic procedure and is performed under carefully monitored conditions. This allows the controlled application of a relatively high concentration of bleaching ingredients bas…
View article: Biocompatible Polyelectrolyte Multilayers with Copper Oxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Inhibiting Bacterial Growth
Biocompatible Polyelectrolyte Multilayers with Copper Oxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Inhibiting Bacterial Growth Open
The prevalence of bacterial infections presents a significant challenge in the medical field, demanding effective strategies to impede bacterial adhesion and growth on various surfaces. The conducted study investigates the efficacy of poly…
View article: A rapid and specific antimicrobial resistance detection of <i>Escherichia coli via</i> magnetic nanoclusters
A rapid and specific antimicrobial resistance detection of <i>Escherichia coli via</i> magnetic nanoclusters Open
The peptide@PEG@MNCs can specifically capture E. coli from a bacterial mixture. The antimicrobial susceptibility of the captured E. coli can be analyzed thereafter by applying a sensitive luminescent probe within 30 min.
View article: Quaternary ammonium-based coating of textiles is effective against bacteria and viruses with a low risk to human health
Quaternary ammonium-based coating of textiles is effective against bacteria and viruses with a low risk to human health Open
View article: Topical application of Lactobacilli successfully eradicates Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms and promotes wound healing in chronic wounds
Topical application of Lactobacilli successfully eradicates Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms and promotes wound healing in chronic wounds Open
Chronic wounds are difficult to treat due to the presence of biofilm which prevents wound healing. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most common pathogens found in chronic wounds and conventional treatment strategies have been ineffecti…
View article: Functional Fiber Membranes with Antibacterial Properties for Face Masks
Functional Fiber Membranes with Antibacterial Properties for Face Masks Open
View article: Identification of Potential Antimicrobial Targets of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms through a Novel Screening Approach
Identification of Potential Antimicrobial Targets of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms through a Novel Screening Approach Open
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen of high medical importance and is one of the main pathogens responsible for the mortality of patients with cystic fibrosis. In addition to inherited antibiotic resistance, P. aeruginosa c…
View article: Specific capture of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for rapid detection of antimicrobial resistance in urinary tract infections
Specific capture of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for rapid detection of antimicrobial resistance in urinary tract infections Open
View article: Ultrafast Determination of Antimicrobial Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Specifically Captured by Functionalized Magnetic Nanoclusters
Ultrafast Determination of Antimicrobial Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Specifically Captured by Functionalized Magnetic Nanoclusters Open
Sepsis, the systemic response to infection, is a life-threatening situation for patients and leads to high mortality, especially when caused by antimicrobial resistant pathogens. Prompt diagnosis and identification of the pathogenic bacter…
View article: Uncoupling bacterial attachment on and detachment from polydimethylsiloxane surfaces through empirical and simulation studies
Uncoupling bacterial attachment on and detachment from polydimethylsiloxane surfaces through empirical and simulation studies Open
View article: pH-responsive silica nanoparticles for the treatment of skin wound infections
pH-responsive silica nanoparticles for the treatment of skin wound infections Open
Chronic wounds are not only a burden for patients but also challenging for clinic treatment due to biofilm formation. Here, we utilized the phenomenon that chronic wounds possess an elevated local pH of 8.9 and developed pH-sensitive silic…
View article: Advanced antifouling and antibacterial hydrogels enabled by controlled thermo-responses of a biocompatible polymer composite
Advanced antifouling and antibacterial hydrogels enabled by controlled thermo-responses of a biocompatible polymer composite Open
To optimally apply antibiotics and antimicrobials, smart wound dressing conferring controlled drug release and preventing adhesions of biological objects is advantageous.
View article: Photo-activated titanium surface confers time dependent bactericidal activity towards Gram positive and negative bacteria
Photo-activated titanium surface confers time dependent bactericidal activity towards Gram positive and negative bacteria Open
Titanium (Ti)-based implants are broadly applied in the medical field, but their related infections can lead to implant failure. Photo-irradiation of metal materials to generate antimicrobial agents, an alternative to antibiotics, is a pro…
View article: Bioresponsive Hybrid Nanofibers Enable Controlled Drug Delivery through Glass Transition Switching at Physiological Temperature
Bioresponsive Hybrid Nanofibers Enable Controlled Drug Delivery through Glass Transition Switching at Physiological Temperature Open
To avoid excessive usage of antibiotics and antimicrobial agents, smart wound dressings permitting controlled drug release for treatment of bacterial infections are highly desired. In search of a sensitive stimulus to activate drug release…
View article: In-situ phosphine oxide physical networks: A facile strategy to achieve durable flame retardant and antimicrobial treatments of cellulose
In-situ phosphine oxide physical networks: A facile strategy to achieve durable flame retardant and antimicrobial treatments of cellulose Open
A facile methodology to durably modify cellulose fibers by forming in-situ phosphine oxide macromolecular physical networks is developed in this work. Such networks were formed by treating the cellulose fibers with a mixture of Michael add…
View article: Bacteria Adhesion on Polydimethylsiloxane Surfaces Impacted by Material Viscoelasticity or Surface Chemistry?
Bacteria Adhesion on Polydimethylsiloxane Surfaces Impacted by Material Viscoelasticity or Surface Chemistry? Open
<p><strong>Among nosocomial infections, materials associated infections are the most frequent and severe due to biofilm formation. To prevent bacterial colonization, understanding the underlying interaction between bacteria and…
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View article: Extraction of Biofilms From Ureteral Stents for Quantification and Cultivation-Dependent and -Independent Analyses
Extraction of Biofilms From Ureteral Stents for Quantification and Cultivation-Dependent and -Independent Analyses Open
Ureteral stenting is a common surgical procedure, which is associated with a high morbidity and economic burden, but the knowledge on the link between biofilms on these stents, morbidity, and the impact of the involved microbiota is still …
View article: Role of the Surface Nanoscale Roughness of Stainless Steel on Bacterial Adhesion and Microcolony Formation
Role of the Surface Nanoscale Roughness of Stainless Steel on Bacterial Adhesion and Microcolony Formation Open
Hospital-acquired infections can cause serious complications and are a severe problem because of the increased emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Biophysical modification of the material surfaces to prevent or reduce bacteria adhe…