Antimicrobial Peptides in Biomedical Device Manufacturing

Antimicrobial Peptides in Biomedical Device Manufacturing

Over the past decades the use of medical devices, such as catheters, artificial heart valves, prosthetic joints, and other implants, has grown significantly. Despite continuous improvements in device design, surgical procedures, and wound care, biomaterial-associated infections (BAI) are still a maj...

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Main Authors: Martijn Riool, Anna de Breij, Jan W. Drijfhout, Peter H. Nibbering, Sebastian A. J. Zaat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Chemistry
Subjects:
antimicrobial peptide
biomaterial-associated infection
biofilm
antimicrobial resistance
implant
device manufacturing
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fchem.2017.00063/full

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