The Interaction of Bacteria with Engineered Nanostructured Polymeric Materials: A Review

Bacterial infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In spite of great advances in biomaterials research and development, a significant proportion of medical devices undergo bacterial colonization and become the target of an implant-related infection. We present a review of...

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Main Authors: Ilaria Armentano, Carla Renata Arciola, Elena Fortunati, Davide Ferrari, Samantha Mattioli, Concetta Floriana Amoroso, Jessica Rizzo, Jose M. Kenny, Marcello Imbriani, Livia Visai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/410423