Loading of Polydimethylsiloxane with a Human ApoB-Derived Antimicrobial Peptide to Prevent Bacterial Infections

Loading of Polydimethylsiloxane with a Human ApoB-Derived Antimicrobial Peptide to Prevent Bacterial Infections

Background: medical device-induced infections affect millions of lives worldwide and innovative preventive strategies are urgently required. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) appear as ideal candidates to efficiently functionalize medical devices surfaces and prevent bacterial infections. In this scenar...

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Main Authors: Arciello, A. (Author), Cesaro, A. (Author), De Luca, M. (Author), Di Girolamo, R. (Author), Gaglione, R. (Author), Velotta, R. (Author), Ventura, B.D (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2022
Subjects:
antimicrobial peptides
antimicrobial resistance
antimicrobial surfaces
bacterial infections
biofilms
host defense peptides
infection prevention
polydimethylsiloxane
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