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Thompson E, Qureshi A. Pathogens in FRI - Do bugs matter? - An analysis of FRI studies to assess your enemy. J Orthop 2024; 53:59-72. [PMID: 38476676 PMCID: PMC10925936 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a devasting complication for both patients and their treating Orthopaedic surgeon that can lead to loss of limb function or even amputation. The unique and unpredictable features of FRI make its diagnosis and treatment a significant challenge. It has substantial morbidity and financial implications for patients, their families and healthcare providers. In this article, we perform an in-depth and comprehensive review of FRI through recent and seminal literature to highlight evolving definitions, diagnostic and treatment approaches, focusing on common pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, polymicrobial infections and multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDRO). Furthermore, multiple resistance mechanisms and adaptations for microbial survival are discussed, as well as modern evidence-based medical and surgical advancements in treatment strategies in combating FRI.
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- Emmet Thompson
- Limb Reconstruction Service, Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Limb Reconstruction Service, Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Khursheed A, Xu LC, Siedlecki CA. The effects of submicron-textured surface topography on antibiotic efficacy against biofilms. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2024; 112:e35436. [PMID: 38961592 PMCID: PMC11239140 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Submicron-textured surfaces have been a promising approach to mitigate biofilm development and control microbial infection. However, the use of the single surface texturing approach is still far from ideal for achieving complete control of microbial infections on implanted biomedical devices. The use of a surface topographic modification that might improve the utility of standard antibiotic therapy could alleviate the complications of biofilms on devices. In this study, we characterized the biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa on smooth and submicron-textured polyurethane surfaces after 1, 2, 3, and 7 days, and measured the efficacy of common antibiotics against these biofilms. Results show that the submicron-textured surfaces significantly reduced biofilm formation and growth, and that the efficacy of antibiotics against biofilms grown on textured surfaces was improved compared with smooth surfaces. The antibiotic efficacy appears to be related to the degree of biofilm development. At early time points in biofilm formation, antibiotic treatment reveals reasonably good antibiotic efficacy against biofilms on both smooth and textured surfaces, but as biofilms mature, the efficacy of antibiotics drops dramatically on smooth surfaces, with lesser decreases seen for the textured surfaces. The results demonstrate that surface texturing with submicron patterns is able to improve the use of standard antibiotic therapy to treat device-centered biofilms by slowing the development of the biofilm, thereby offering less resistance to antibiotic delivery to the bacteria within the biofilm community.
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- Asma Khursheed
- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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Xie X, Liu J, Li G, Zhang K, Wang X, Zheng Z, Wang X, Kaplan DL. Silk fibroin catheter with stable bioinspired inner-surfaces for inhibition of bioadhesion. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133271. [PMID: 38906349 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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Biofilm formation on indwelling medical devices such as catheters and ventilators due to the adhesion of bacteria poses significant challenges in healthcare. Surface modification with micro- and nano-structures offers a promising strategy to prevent bioadhesion and is safer than surface chemical modification approaches. Here, catheters were prepared using silk fibroin (SF) hydrogels and an infusion molding method, with the inner surface featuring a micropapillae structure inspired by lotus leaves (SF-CMP). After phenylethanol (PEA) fumigation treatment, the resulting catheters (SF-CMP PEA) displayed improved swelling resistance and mechanical properties compared to methanol-treated catheters (SF-CMP MeOH). PEA was more efficient than methanol in controlling the size, distribution, and content of silk crystalline β-sheet blocks and thus the swelling and mechanical properties. Moreover, the micro-papillae structure on SF-CMP PEA remained stable over 35 days in solution, in contrast to SF-CMP MeOH, which lasted <7 days. SF-CMP PEA exhibited repellent effects against E. coli and S. aureusin vitro, and low cytotoxicity to the endothelial cells cultured on the unpatterned surface. Additionally, subcutaneous implantation studies showed reduced inflammation around the micropatterned samples compared to controls with a plain, unpatterned surface. The unique properties of SF-based materials, including tunable structures, biocompatibility, degradation, and drug-loading capability make them an attractive material for anti-bioadhesion in applications ranging from indwelling medical devices to tissue engineering scaffolds.
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- Xusheng Xie
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institues, Suzhou University, Suzhou, Anhui Province 234000, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institues, Suzhou University, Suzhou, Anhui Province 234000, PR China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning Province 116044, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210096, PR China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA
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Wang J, Macdonald B, Cho TH, Repetto T, Sun K, Tuteja A, Dasgupta NP. Bioinspired Zwitterionic Nanowires with Simultaneous Biofouling Reduction and Release. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2400784. [PMID: 38837286 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Marine biofouling is a complex and dynamic process that significantly increases the carbon emissions from the maritime industry by increasing drag losses. However, there are no existing non-toxic marine paints that can achieve both effective fouling reduction and efficient fouling release. Inspired by antifouling strategies in nature, herein, a superoleophobic zwitterionic nanowire coating with a nanostructured hydration layer is introduced, which exhibits simultaneous fouling reduction and release performance. The zwitterionic nanowires demonstrate >25% improvement in fouling reduction compared to state-of-the-art antifouling nanostructures, and four times higher fouling-release compared to conventional zwitterionic coatings. Fouling release is successfully achieved under a wall shear force that is four orders of magnitude lower than regular water jet cleaning. The mechanism of this simultaneous fouling reduction and release behavior is explored, and it is found that a combination of 1) a mechanical biocidal effect from the nanowire geometry, and 2) low interfacial adhesion resulting from the nanostructured hydration layer, are the major contributing factors. These findings provide insights into the design of nanostructured coatings with simultaneous fouling reduction and release. The newly established synthesis procedure for the zwitterionic nanowires opens new pathways for implementation as antifouling coatings in the maritime industry and biomedical devices.
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- Jing Wang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Michigan Center for Materials Characterization, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- BioInterface Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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Cuahtecontzi Delint R, Jaffery H, Ishak MI, Nobbs AH, Su B, Dalby MJ. Mechanotransducive surfaces for enhanced cell osteogenesis, a review. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 160:213861. [PMID: 38663159 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Novel strategies employing mechano-transducing materials eliciting biological outcomes have recently emerged for controlling cellular behaviour. Targeted cellular responses are achieved by manipulating physical, chemical, or biochemical modification of material properties. Advances in techniques such as nanopatterning, chemical modification, biochemical molecule embedding, force-tuneable materials, and artificial extracellular matrices are helping understand cellular mechanotransduction. Collectively, these strategies manipulate cellular sensing and regulate signalling cascades including focal adhesions, YAP-TAZ transcription factors, and multiple osteogenic pathways. In this minireview, we are providing a summary of the influence that these materials, particularly titanium-based orthopaedic materials, have on cells. We also highlight recent complementary methodological developments including, but not limited to, the use of metabolomics for identification of active biomolecules that drive cellular differentiation.
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- Rosalia Cuahtecontzi Delint
- Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK.
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- Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
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- Bristol Dental School, University of Bristol, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY, UK
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- Bristol Dental School, University of Bristol, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY, UK
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- Bristol Dental School, University of Bristol, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY, UK
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- Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
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Blaeske V, Schumann-Muck FM, Hamedy A, Braun PG, Koethe M. Influence of a nanoscale coating on plucking fingers and stainless steel on attachment and detachment of Salmonella Enteritidis, Escherichia coli and Campylobacter jejuni. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2024:10.1007/s12223-024-01162-3. [PMID: 38592347 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-024-01162-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Gastroenteritis caused by Campylobacter represents the most common reported foodborne bacterial illness worldwide, followed by salmonellosis. Both diseases are often caused by the consumption of contaminated, insufficiently heated poultry meat. This can result from contamination of the meat during the slaughtering processes. Food contact surfaces like stainless steel or plucking fingers contribute significantly to cross-contamination of poultry carcasses. Modification of these surfaces could lead to a reduction of the bacterial burden, as already proven by successful application in various food industry sectors, such as packaging.In this study, nanoscale silica-coated and uncoated stainless-steel surfaces and plucking fingers were compared on a pilot scale regarding attachment and detachment of Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli.The bacteria did not adhere less to the coated plucking fingers or stainless-steel sections than to the uncoated ones. The coating also did not lead to a significant difference in detachment of Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli from the investigated surfaces compared to the uncoated ones.Our study did not reveal any differences between the coated and uncoated surfaces with regard to the investigated bacteria. In order to achieve a better adaptation of the coating to slaughterhouse conditions, future studies should focus on its further development based on the investigation of specific coating parameters.
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- Victoria Blaeske
- Institute of Food Hygiene, Leipzig University, An den Tierkliniken 1, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Food Hygiene, Leipzig University, An den Tierkliniken 1, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Food Hygiene, Leipzig University, An den Tierkliniken 1, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Food Hygiene, Leipzig University, An den Tierkliniken 1, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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Shrivas S, Samaur H, Yadav V, Boda SK. Soft and Hard Tissue Integration around Percutaneous Bone-Anchored Titanium Prostheses: Toward Achieving Holistic Biointegration. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:1966-1987. [PMID: 38530973 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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A holistic biointegration of percutaneous bone-anchored metallic prostheses with both hard and soft tissues dictates their longevity in the human body. While titanium (Ti) has nearly solved osseointegration, soft tissue integration of percutaneous metallic prostheses is a perennial problem. Unlike the firm soft tissue sealing in biological percutaneous structures (fingernails and teeth), foreign body response of the skin to titanium (Ti) leads to inflammation, epidermal downgrowth and inferior peri-implant soft tissue sealing. This review discusses various implant surface treatments/texturing and coatings for osseointegration, soft tissue integration, and against bacterial attachment. While surface microroughness by SLA (sandblasting with large grit and acid etched) and porous calcium phosphate (CaP) coatings improve Ti osseointegration, smooth and textured titania nanopores, nanotubes, microgrooves, and biomolecular coatings encourage soft tissue attachment. However, the inferior peri-implant soft tissue sealing compared to natural teeth can lead to peri-implantitis. Toward this end, the application of smart multifunctional bioadhesives with strong adhesion to soft tissues, mechanical resilience, durability, antibacterial, and immunomodulatory properties for soft tissue attachment to metallic prostheses is proposed.
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- Sangeeta Shrivas
- Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore 453552, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore 453552, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore 453552, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore 453552, India
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Roy A, Reddy Kolipyak S, Chatterjee K. Anodization as a scalable nanofabrication method to engineer mechanobactericidal nanostructures on complex geometries. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400001. [PMID: 38403839 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Bacterial contamination of implant surfaces is one of the primary causes of their failure, and this threat has been further exacerbated due to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria. Nanostructured mechanobactericidal surfaces that neutralize bacteria via biophysical forces instead of traditional biochemical routes have emerged as a potential remedy against this issue. Here, we report on the bactericidal activity of titania nanotubes (TNTs) prepared by anodization, a well-established and scalable method. We investigate the differences in bacterial behavior between three different topographies and demonstrate the applicability of this technique on complex three-dimensional (3D) geometries. It was found that the metabolic activity of bacteria on such surfaces was lower, indicative of disturbed intracellular processes. The differences in deformations of the cell wall of Gram-negative and positive bacteria were investigated from electron micrographs Finally, nanoindentation experiments show that the nanotubular topography was durable enough against forces typically experienced in daily life and had minimal deformation under forces exerted by bacteria. Our observations highlight the potential of the anodization technique for fabricating mechanobactericidal surfaces for implants, devices, surgical instruments, and other surfaces in a healthcare setting in a cheap, scalable way.
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- Anindo Roy
- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, CV Raman Road, Bengaluru, 560012, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, CV Raman Road, Bengaluru, 560012, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, CV Raman Road, Bengaluru, 560012, India
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Wu Y, Liu P, Mehrjou B, Chu PK. Interdisciplinary-Inspired Smart Antibacterial Materials and Their Biomedical Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305940. [PMID: 37469232 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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The discovery of antibiotics has saved millions of lives, but the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become another problem in modern medicine. To avoid or reduce the overuse of antibiotics in antibacterial treatments, stimuli-responsive materials, pathogen-targeting nanoparticles, immunogenic nano-toxoids, and biomimetic materials are being developed to make sterilization better and smarter than conventional therapies. The common goal of smart antibacterial materials (SAMs) is to increase the antibiotic efficacy or function via an antibacterial mechanism different from that of antibiotics in order to increase the antibacterial and biological properties while reducing the risk of drug resistance. The research and development of SAMs are increasingly interdisciplinary because new designs require the knowledge of different fields and input/collaboration from scientists in different fields. A good understanding of energy conversion in materials, physiological characteristics in cells and bacteria, and bactericidal structures and components in nature are expected to promote the development of SAMs. In this review, the importance of multidisciplinary insights for SAMs is emphasized, and the latest advances in SAMs are categorized and discussed according to the pertinent disciplines including materials science, physiology, and biomimicry.
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- Yuzheng Wu
- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Sousa M, Oliveira IM, Correia L, Gomes IB, Sousa CA, Braga DFO, Simões M. Far-UV-C irradiation promotes synergistic bactericidal action against adhered cells of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 917:170352. [PMID: 38286293 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The contamination of indoor areas is a global health problem that can cause the dispersion of infectious diseases. In that sense, it is urgent to find new strategies applying a lower concentration of the traditional chemicals used for cleaning and disinfection. Ultraviolet radiation (UV), in particular far-UV-C (200-225 nm), has emerged as a successful, powerful, easy-to-apply, and inexpensive approach for bacterial eradication that still requires scientific assessment. This study investigated new strategies for disinfection based on far-UV-C (222 nm) combined with chlorine and mechanical cleaning, providing an innovative solution using low doses. The bactericidal activity of far-UV-C (222 nm) was tested at an intensity of irradiation from 78.4 μW/cm2 to 597.7 μW/cm2 (for 1 min) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis adhered on polystyrene microtiter plates. It was further tested in combination with mechanical cleaning (ultrasounds for 1 min) and free chlorine (0.1, 0.5, and 1 mg/L for 5 min). The triple combination consisting of mechanical cleaning + free chlorine (0.5 mg/L) + far-UV-C (54 mJ/cm2) was tested against cells adhered to materials found in hospital settings and other public spaces: polyvinyl chloride (PVC), stainless steel (SS), and polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Disinfection with far-UV-C (54 mJ/cm2) and free chlorine at 0.5 mg/L for 5 min allowed a total reduction of culturable E. coli cells and a logarithmic reduction of 2.98 ± 0.03 for S. epidermidis. The triple combination of far-UV-C, free chlorine, and mechanical cleaning resulted in a total reduction of culturable cells for both adhered bacteria. Bacterial adhesion to PVC, SS, and PEEK occurred at distinct extents and influenced the bactericidal activity of the triple combination, with logarithmic reductions of up to three. The overall results highlight that, based on culturability assessment, far-UV-C (54 mJ/cm2) with chlorine (0.5 mg/L; 5 min) and mechanical cleaning (1 min) as an efficient disinfection strategy using mild conditions. The combination of culturability and viability assessment of disinfection is recommended to detect regrowth events and increase the effectiveness in microbial growth control.
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- M Sousa
- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- SpinnerDynamics, Lda., Rua da Junta de Freguesia 194, 4540-322 Escariz, Arouca, Portugal
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- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- SpinnerDynamics, Lda., Rua da Junta de Freguesia 194, 4540-322 Escariz, Arouca, Portugal
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- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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Le PH, Linklater DP, Medina AA, MacLaughlin S, Crawford RJ, Ivanova EP. Impact of multiscale surface topography characteristics on Candida albicans biofilm formation: From cell repellence to fungicidal activity. Acta Biomater 2024; 177:20-36. [PMID: 38342192 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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While there has been significant research conducted on bacterial colonization on implant materials, with a focus on developing surface modifications to prevent the formation of bacterial biofilms, the study of Candida albicans biofilms on implantable materials is still in its infancy, despite its growing relevance in implant-associated infections. C. albicans fungal infections represent a significant clinical concern due to their severity and associated high fatality rate. Pathogenic yeasts account for an increasing proportion of implant-associated infections, since Candida spp. readily form biofilms on medical and dental device surfaces. In addition, these biofilms are highly antifungal-resistant, making it crucial to explore alternative solutions for the prevention of Candida implant-associated infections. One promising approach is to modify the surface properties of the implant, such as the wettability and topography of these substrata, to prevent the initial Candida attachment to the surface. This review summarizes recent research on the effects of surface wettability, roughness, and architecture on Candida spp. attachment to implantable materials. The nanofabrication of material surfaces are highlighted as a potential method for the prevention of Candida spp. attachment and biofilm formation on medical implant materials. Understanding the mechanisms by which Candida spp. attach to surfaces will allow such surfaces to be designed such that the incidence and severity of Candida infections in patients can be significantly reduced. Most importantly, this approach could also substantially reduce the need to use antifungals for the prevention and treatment of these infections, thereby playing a crucial role in minimizing the possibility contributing to instances of antimicrobial resistance. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: In this review we provide a systematic analysis of the role that surface characteristics, such as wettability, roughness, topography and architecture, play on the extent of C. albicans cells attachment that will occur on biomaterial surfaces. We show that exploiting bioinspired surfaces could significantly contribute to the prevention of antimicrobial resistance to antifungal and chemical-based preventive measures. By reducing the attachment and growth of C. albicans cells using surface structure approaches, we can decrease the need for antifungals, which are conventionally used to treat such infections.
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- Phuc H Le
- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Manufacturing, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Manufacturing, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Graeme Clark Institute, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Manufacturing, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia; BlueScope Steel Research, Port Kembla, NSW 2505, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Manufacturing, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia.
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Schwartz-Filho HO, Martins TR, Sano PR, Araújo MT, Chan DCH, Saldanha NR, Silva KDP, Graziano TS, Brandt WC, Torres CVR, Cogo-Müller K. Nanotopography and oral bacterial adhesion on titanium surfaces: in vitro and in vivo studies. Braz Oral Res 2024; 38:e021. [PMID: 38477807 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2024.vol38.0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of titanium surface nanotopography on the initial bacterial adhesion process by in vivo and in vitro study models. Titanium disks were produced and characterized according to their surface topography: machined (Ti-M), microtopography (Ti-Micro), and nanotopography (Ti-Nano). For the in vivo study, 18 subjects wore oral acrylic splints containing 2 disks from each group for 24 h (n = 36). After this period, the disks were removed from the splints and evaluated by microbial culture method, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and qPCR for quantification of Streptococcus oralis, Actinomyces naeslundii, Fusobacterium nucleatum, as well as total bacteria. For the in vitro study, adhesion tests were performed with the species S. oralis and A. naeslundii for 24 h. Data were compared by ANOVA, with Tukey's post-test. Regarding the in vivo study, both the total aerobic and total anaerobic bacteria counts were similar among groups (p > 0.05). In qPCR, there was no difference among groups of bacteria adhered to the disks (p > 0.05), except for A. naeslundii, which was found in lower proportions in the Ti-Nano group (p < 0.05). In the SEM analysis, the groups had a similar bacterial distribution, with a predominance of cocci and few bacilli. In the in vitro study, there was no difference in the adhesion profile for S. oralis and A. naeslundii after 24 h of biofilm formation (p > 0.05). Thus, we conclude that micro- and nanotopography do not affect bacterial adhesion, considering an initial period of biofilm formation.
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- Universidade de Santo Amaro - Unisa, Department of Dentistry, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Unicamp, Piracicaba Dental School, Department of Physiological Sciences, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Unicamp, Piracicaba Dental School, Department of Physiological Sciences, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Unicamp, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Antimicrobial Pharmacology and Microbiology, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Unicamp, Piracicaba Dental School, Department of Physiological Sciences, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de Santo Amaro - Unisa, Department of Dentistry, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Unicamp, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Antimicrobial Pharmacology and Microbiology, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Song N, Yu Y, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Guo Z, Zhang J, Zhang C, Liang M. Bioinspired Hierarchical Self-Assembled Nanozyme for Efficient Antibacterial Treatment. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2210455. [PMID: 36854170 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202210455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Along with the rapid development and ever-deepening understanding of nanoscience and nanotechnology, nanomaterials hold promise to mimic the highly evolved biological exquisite nanostructures and sophisticated functions. Here, inspired by the ubiquitous antibacterial nanostructures on the wing surfaces of some insects, a NiCo2 O4 nanozyme with self-adaptive hierarchical nanostructure is developed that can capture bacteria of various morphotypes via the physico-mechanical interaction between the nanostructure and bacteria. Moreover, the developed biomimetic nanostructure further exhibits superior peroxidase-like catalytic activity, which can catalytically generate highly toxic reactive oxygen species that disrupt bacterial membranes and induce bacterial apoptosis. Therefore, the mechano-catalytic coupling property of this NiCo2 O4 nanozyme allows for an extensive and efficient antibacterial application, with no concerns of antimicrobial resistance. This work suggests a promising strategy for the rational design of advanced antibacterial materials by mimicking biological antibiosis.
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- Ningning Song
- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Valiei A, Bryche JF, Canva M, Charette PG, Moraes C, Hill RJ, Tufenkji N. Effects of Surface Topography and Cellular Biomechanics on Nanopillar-Induced Bactericidal Activity. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:9614-9625. [PMID: 38378485 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Bacteria are mechanically resistant biological structures that can sustain physical stress. Experimental data, however, have shown that high-aspect-ratio nanopillars deform bacterial cells upon contact. If the deformation is sufficiently large, it lyses the bacterial cell wall, ultimately leading to cell death. This has prompted a novel strategy, known as mechano-bactericide technology, to fabricate antibacterial surfaces. Although adhesion forces were originally proposed as the driving force for mechano-bactericidal action, it has been recently shown that external forces, such as capillary forces arising from an air-water interface at bacterial surfaces, produce sufficient loads to rapidly kill bacteria on nanopillars. This discovery highlights the need to theoretically examine how bacteria respond to external loads and to ascertain the key factors. In this study, we developed a finite element model approximating bacteria as elastic shells filled with cytoplasmic fluid brought into contact with an individual nanopillar or nanopillar array. This model elucidates that bacterial killing caused by external forces on nanopillars is influenced by surface topography and cell biomechanical variables, including the density and arrangement of nanopillars, in addition to the cell wall thickness and elastic modulus. Considering that surface topography is an important design parameter, we performed experiments using nanopillar arrays with precisely controlled nanopillar diameters and spacing. Consistent with model predictions, these demonstrate that nanopillars with a larger spacing increase bacterial susceptibility to mechanical puncture. The results provide salient insights into mechano-bactericidal activity and identify key design parameters for implementing this technology.
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- Amin Valiei
- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Québec H3A 0C5, Canada
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- Laboratoire Nanotechnologies Nanosystèmes (LN2)-IRL3463, CNRS, Université de Sherbrooke, Universitè Grenoble Alpes, École Centrale de Lyon, INSA Lyon, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K 0A5, Canada
- Institut Interdisciplinaire d'Innovation Technologique (3IT), Université de Sherbrooke, 3000 Boulevard de l'Université, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K OA5, Canada
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- Laboratoire Nanotechnologies Nanosystèmes (LN2)-IRL3463, CNRS, Université de Sherbrooke, Universitè Grenoble Alpes, École Centrale de Lyon, INSA Lyon, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K 0A5, Canada
- Institut Interdisciplinaire d'Innovation Technologique (3IT), Université de Sherbrooke, 3000 Boulevard de l'Université, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K OA5, Canada
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- Laboratoire Nanotechnologies Nanosystèmes (LN2)-IRL3463, CNRS, Université de Sherbrooke, Universitè Grenoble Alpes, École Centrale de Lyon, INSA Lyon, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K 0A5, Canada
- Institut Interdisciplinaire d'Innovation Technologique (3IT), Université de Sherbrooke, 3000 Boulevard de l'Université, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K OA5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Québec H3A 0C5, Canada
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Québec H3A 0C5, Canada
- Goodman Cancer Research Center, McGill University, Montreal, Québec H3A 0G4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Québec H3A 0C5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Québec H3A 0C5, Canada
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Aoyagi H, Okada M, Yanagimoto H, Matsumoto T. Investigation on bacterial capture and antibacterial properties of acid-treated Ti surface. Dent Mater 2024; 40:318-326. [PMID: 38042700 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2023.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Utilizing Ti and Ti alloys as dental materials established a huge spurt in the field of dentistry. Since implantation is an invasive procedure that involves tissue penetration, infection control is mandatory for increasing the success rate of the implant treatment. In this study, we aimed to assess the impact of the surface physicochemical properties of acid-treated Ti on microorganisms specifically bacteria. METHODS After investigating the surface morphology and characteristics of acid-treated and untreated Ti sheets, we evaluated their potential to capture Escherichia coli (E. coli.) as well as the latter's survival on the surface of both types of sheets. Finally, we assessed the efficiency of the antibacterial properties exhibited by Ti against the oral microflora. RESULTS SEM images revealed surface roughening of the acid-treated Ti represented by significantly irregular shape. Moreover, the acid-treated Ti exhibited remarkable hydrophobicity. A quantitative evaluation confirmed that acid-treated Ti has higher bacterial capture and antibacterial properties than untreated Ti. Further experiments showed similar effects of both types of Ti not only on E. coli but also on oral microflora. SIGNIFICANCE Results suggest that acid treatment of Ti surface is a potent technique for enhancing the antibacterial properties of Ti-derived materials.
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- Haruyuki Aoyagi
- Department of Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Japan.
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Kim HK, Baek HW, Park HH, Cho YS. Reusable mechano-bactericidal surface with echinoid-shaped hierarchical micro/nano-structure. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113729. [PMID: 38160475 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Biofilms formed owing to the attachment of bacteria to surfaces have caused various problems in industries such as marine transportation/logistics and medicine. In response, many studies have been conducted on bactericidal surfaces, and nanostructured surfaces mimicking cicada and dragonfly wings are emerging as candidates for mechano-bactericidal surfaces. In specific circumstances involving mechano-bactericidal activity, certain nanostructured surfaces could exhibit their bactericidal effects by directly deforming the membranes of bacteria that adhere to these nanostructures. Additionally, in most cases, debris of bacterial cells may accumulate on these nanostructured surfaces. Such accumulation poses a significant challenge: it diminishes the mechano-bactericidal effectiveness of the surface, as it hinders the direct interaction between the nanostructures and any new bacteria that attach subsequently. In specific circumstances involving mechano-bactericidal activity, certain nanostructured surfaces could exhibit their bactericidal effects by directly deforming the membranes of bacteria that adhere to these nanostructures. Additionally, in most cases, debris of bacterial cells may accumulate on these nanostructured surfaces. Such accumulation poses a significant challenge: it diminishes the mechano-bactericidal effectiveness of the surface, as it hinders the direct interaction between the nanostructures and any new bacteria that attach subsequently.In other words, there is a need for strategies to remove the accumulated bacterial debris in order to sustain the mechano-bactericidal effect of the nanostructured surface. In this study, hierarchical micro/nano-structured surface (echinoid-shaped nanotextures were formed on Al micro-particle's surfaces) was fabricated using a simple pressure-less sintering method, and effective bactericidal efficiency was shown against E. coli (97 ± 3.81%) and S. aureus (80 ± 9.34%). In addition, thermal cleaning at 500 °C effectively eliminated accumulated dead bacterial debris while maintaining the intact Al2O3 nanostructure, resulting in significant mechano-bactericidal activity (E. coli: 89 ± 6.86%, S. aureus: 75 ± 8.31%). As a result, thermal cleaning maintains the intact nanostructure and allows the continuance of the mechano-bactericidal effect. This effect was consistently maintained even after five repetitive use (E. coli: 80 ± 16.26%, S. aureus: 76 ± 12.67%).
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- Hee-Kyeong Kim
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Wonkwang University, 460 Iksandae-ro, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Wonkwang University, 460 Iksandae-ro, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Wonkwang University, 460 Iksandae-ro, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, Republic of Korea; MECHABIO Group, Wonkwang University, 460 Ikandae-ro, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Design Engineering, College of Engineering, Wonkwang University, 460 Iksandae-ro, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, Republic of Korea; MECHABIO Group, Wonkwang University, 460 Ikandae-ro, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, Republic of Korea.
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Cho Y, Choi Y, Seong H. Nanoscale surface coatings and topographies for neural interfaces. Acta Biomater 2024; 175:55-75. [PMID: 38141934 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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With the lack of minimally invasive tools for probing neuronal systems across spatiotemporal scales, understanding the working mechanism of the nervous system and limited assessments available are imperative to prevent or treat neurological disorders. In particular, nanoengineered neural interfaces can provide a solution to this technological barrier. This review covers recent surface engineering approaches, including nanoscale surface coatings, and a range of topographies from the microscale to the nanoscale, primarily focusing on neural-interfaced biosystems. Specifically, the immobilization of bioactive molecules to fertilize the neural cell lineage, topographical engineering to induce mechanotransduction in neural cells, and enhanced cell-chip coupling using three-dimensional structured surfaces are highlighted. Advances in neural interface design will help us understand the nervous system, thereby achieving the effective treatments for neurological disorders. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: • This review focuses on designing bioactive neural interface with a nanoscale chemical modification and topographical engineering at multiscale perspective. • Versatile nanoscale surface coatings and topographies for neural interface are summarized. • Recent advances in bioactive materials applicable for neural cell culture, electrophysiological sensing, and neural implants are reviewed.
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- Younghak Cho
- Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, Republic of Korea; Division of Bio-Medical Science and Technology, KIST School, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Pirouz A, Papakonstantinou I, Michalska M. Antimicrobial mechanisms of nanopatterned surfaces-a developing story. Front Chem 2024; 12:1354755. [PMID: 38348407 PMCID: PMC10859517 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1354755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Whilst it is now well recognized that some natural surfaces such as seemingly fragile insect wings possess extraordinary antimicrobial properties, a quest to engineer similar nanopatterned surfaces (NPSs) is ongoing. The stake is high as biofouling impacts critical infrastructure leading to massive social and economic burden with an antimicrobial resistance (AMR) issue at the forefront. AMR is one of the most imminent health challenges the world is facing today. Here, in the effort to find more sustainable solutions, the NPSs are proposed as highly promising technology as their antimicrobial activity arises from the topographical features, which could be realized on multiple material surfaces. To fully exploit these potentials however, it is crucial to mechanistically understand the underlying killing pathways. Thus far, several mechanisms have been proposed, yet they all have one thing in common. The antimicrobial process is initiated with bacteria contacting nanopatterns, which then imposes mechanical stress onto bacterial cell wall. Hence, the activity is called "mechano-bactericidal". From this point on, however, the suggested mechanisms start to diverge partly due to our limited understanding of force interactions at the interface. The aim of this mini review is to analyze the state-of-the-art in proposed killing mechanisms by categorizing them based on the characteristics of their driving force. We also highlight the current gaps and possible future directions in investigating the mechanisms, particularly by shifting towards quantification of forces at play and more elaborated biochemical assays, which can aid validating the current hypotheses.
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- Arash Pirouz
- Manufacturing Futures Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Photonic Innovations Lab, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Manufacturing Futures Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Qu C, Rozsa J, Running M, McNamara S, Walsh K. I-GLAD: a new strategy for fabricating antibacterial surfaces. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:17. [PMID: 38270785 PMCID: PMC10810768 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-024-03959-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The paper uses inverted glancing angle deposition (I-GLAD) for creating antibacterial surfaces. Antibacterial surfaces are found in nature, such as on insect wings, eyes, and plant leaves. Since the bactericidal mechanism is purely physical for these surfaces, the antimicrobial resistance of bacteria to traditional chemical antibiotics can be overcome. The technical problem is how to mimic, synthesize, and scale up the naturally occurring antibacterial surfaces for practical applications, given the fact that most of those surfaces are composed of three-dimensional hierarchical micro-nano structures. This paper proposes to use I-GLAD as a novel bottom-up nanofabrication technique to scale up bio-inspired nano-structured antibacterial surfaces. Our innovative I-GLAD nanofabrication technique includes traditional GLAD deposition processes alongside the crucial inverting process. Following fabrication, we explore the antibacterial efficacy of I-GLAD surfaces using two types of bacteria: Escherichia coli (E. coli), a gram-negative bacterium, and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), a gram-positive bacterium. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) shows the small tips and flexible D/P (feature size over period) ratio of I-GLAD nanoneedles, which is required to achieve the desired bactericidal mechanism. Antibacterial properties of the I-GLAD samples are validated by achieving flat growth curves of E. coli and S. aureus, and direct observation under SEM. The paper bridges the knowledge gaps of seeding techniques for GLAD, and the control/optimization of the I-GLAD process to tune the morphologies of the nano-protrusions. I-GLAD surfaces are effective against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, and they have tremendous potentials in hospital settings and daily surfaces.
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- Chuang Qu
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA.
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- Department of Biology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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Mah SWL, Linklater DP, Tzanov V, Le PH, Dekiwadia C, Mayes E, Simons R, Eyckens DJ, Moad G, Saita S, Joudkazis S, Jans DA, Baulin VA, Borg NA, Ivanova EP. Piercing of the Human Parainfluenza Virus by Nanostructured Surfaces. ACS NANO 2024; 18:1404-1419. [PMID: 38127731 PMCID: PMC10902884 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c07099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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This paper presents a comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigation into the antiviral properties of nanostructured surfaces and explains the underlying virucidal mechanism. We used reactive ion etching to fabricate silicon (Si) surfaces featuring an array of sharp nanospikes with an approximate tip diameter of 2 nm and a height of 290 nm. The nanospike surfaces exhibited a 1.5 log reduction in infectivity of human parainfluenza virus type 3 (hPIV-3) after 6 h, a substantially enhanced efficiency, compared to that of smooth Si. Theoretical modeling of the virus-nanospike interactions determined the virucidal action of the nanostructured substrata to be associated with the ability of the sharp nanofeatures to effectively penetrate the viral envelope, resulting in the loss of viral infectivity. Our research highlights the significance of the potential application of nanostructured surfaces in combating the spread of viruses and bacteria. Notably, our study provides valuable insights into the design and optimization of antiviral surfaces with a particular emphasis on the crucial role played by sharp nanofeatures in maximizing their effectiveness.
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- Samson W L Mah
- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
- CSIRO Manufacturing, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Graeme Clarke Institute, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Departament de Química Física i Inorgànica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, C/Marcel.lí Domingo s/n, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- RMIT Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility, STEM College,RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- RMIT Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility, STEM College,RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
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- The KAITEKI Institute Inc., Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8251, Japan
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- Optical Science Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria 3122, Australia
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- Nuclear Signalling Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Monash University, Monash, Victoria 3800, Australia
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- Departament de Química Física i Inorgànica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, C/Marcel.lí Domingo s/n, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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Huang LZY, Shaw ZL, Penman R, Cheeseman S, Truong VK, Higgins MJ, Caruso RA, Elbourne A. Cell Adhesion, Elasticity, and Rupture Forces Guide Microbial Cell Death on Nanostructured Antimicrobial Titanium Surfaces. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:344-361. [PMID: 38100088 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Naturally occurring and synthetic nanostructured surfaces have been widely reported to resist microbial colonization. The majority of these studies have shown that both bacterial and fungal cells are killed upon contact and subsequent surface adhesion to such surfaces. This occurs because the presence of high-aspect-ratio structures can initiate a self-driven mechanical rupture of microbial cells during the surface adsorption process. While this technology has received a large amount of scientific and medical interest, one important question still remains: what factors drive microbial death on the surface? In this work, the interplay between microbial-surface adhesion, cell elasticity, cell membrane rupture forces, and cell lysis at the microbial-nanostructure biointerface during adsorptive processes was assessed using a combination of live confocal laser scanning microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, in situ amplitude atomic force microscopy, and single-cell force spectroscopy. Specifically, the adsorptive behavior and nanomechanical properties of live Gram-negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and Gram-positive (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacterial cells, as well as the fungal species Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans, were assessed on unmodified and nanostructured titanium surfaces. Unmodified titanium and titanium surfaces with nanostructures were used as model substrates for investigation. For all microbial species, cell elasticity, rupture force, maximum cell-surface adhesion force, the work of adhesion, and the cell-surface tether behavior were compared to the relative cell death observed for each surface examined. For cells with a lower elastic modulus, lower force to rupture through the cell, and higher work of adhesion, the surfaces had a higher antimicrobial activity, supporting the proposed biocidal mode of action for nanostructured surfaces. This study provides direct quantification of the differences observed in the efficacy of nanostructured antimicrobial surface as a function of microbial species indicating that a universal, antimicrobial surface architecture may be hard to achieve.
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- Louisa Z Y Huang
- Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, College of STEM, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- School of Engineering, College of STEM, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, College of STEM, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, College of STEM, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
- Graeme Clark Institute, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology & Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Services, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, College of STEM, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia 5042, Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM Facility, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, College of STEM, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, College of STEM, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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Tang K, Xue J, Zhu Y, Wu C. Design and synthesis of bioinspired nanomaterials for biomedical application. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1914. [PMID: 37394619 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Natural materials and bioprocesses provide abundant inspirations for the design and synthesis of high-performance nanomaterials. In the past several decades, bioinspired nanomaterials have shown great potential in the application of biomedical fields, such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, and cancer therapy, and so on. In this review, three types of bioinspired strategies for biomedical nanomaterials, that is, inspired by the natural structures, biomolecules, and bioprocesses, are mainly introduced. We summarize and discuss the design concepts and synthesis approaches of various bioinspired nanomaterials along with their specific roles in biomedical applications. Additionally, we discuss the challenges for the development of bioinspired biomedical nanomaterials, such as mechanical failure in wet environment, limitation in scale-up fabrication, and lack of deep understanding of biological properties. It is expected that the development and clinical translation of bioinspired biomedical nanomaterials will be further promoted under the cooperation of interdisciplinary subjects in future. This article is categorized under: Implantable Materials and Surgical Technologies > Nanomaterials and Implants Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies.
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- Kai Tang
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Feng Q, Zhou X, He C. NIR light-facilitated bone tissue engineering. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1925. [PMID: 37632228 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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In the last decades, near-infrared (NIR) light has attracted considerable attention due to its unique properties and numerous potential applications in bioimaging and disease treatment. Bone tissue engineering for bone regeneration with the help of biomaterials is currently an effective means of treating bone defects. As a controlled light source with deeper tissue penetration, NIR light can provide real-time feedback of key information on bone regeneration in vivo utilizing fluorescence imaging and be used for bone disease treatment. This review provides a comprehensive overview of NIR light-facilitated bone tissue engineering, from the introduction of NIR probes as well as NIR light-responsive materials, and the visualization of bone regeneration to the treatment of bone-related diseases. Furthermore, the existing challenges and future development directions of NIR light-based bone tissue engineering are also discussed. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > In Vivo Nanodiagnostics and Imaging Implantable Materials and Surgical Technologies > Nanotechnology in Tissue Repair and Replacement.
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- Qian Feng
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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Tu Y, Ren H, He Y, Ying J, Chen Y. Interaction between microorganisms and dental material surfaces: general concepts and research progress. J Oral Microbiol 2023; 15:2196897. [PMID: 37035450 PMCID: PMC10078137 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2023.2196897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Bacterial adhesion to dental materials’ surfaces is the initial cause of dental materials-related infections. Therefore, inhibiting bacterial adhesion is a critical step in preventing and controlling these infections. To this end, it is important to know how the properties of dental materials affect the interactions between microorganisms and material surfaces to produce materials without biological contamination. This manuscript reviews the mechanism of bacterial adhesion to dental materials, the relationships between their surface properties and bacterial adhesion, and the impact of bacterial adhesion on their surface properties. In addition, this paper summarizes how these surface properties impact oral biofilm formation and proposes designing intelligent dental material surfaces that can reduce biological contamination.
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- Yan Tu
- Department of Endodontics, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- CONTACT Yadong Chen Department of Endodontics, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou310000, China
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Diez-Escudero A, Espanol M, Ginebra MP. High-aspect-ratio nanostructured hydroxyapatite: towards new functionalities for a classical material. Chem Sci 2023; 15:55-76. [PMID: 38131070 PMCID: PMC10732134 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05344j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Hydroxyapatite-based materials have been widely used in countless applications, such as bone regeneration, catalysis, air and water purification or protein separation. Recently, much interest has been given to controlling the aspect ratio of hydroxyapatite crystals from bulk samples. The ability to exert control over the aspect ratio may revolutionize the applications of these materials towards new functional materials. Controlling the shape, size and orientation of HA crystals allows obtaining high aspect ratio structures, improving several key properties of HA materials such as molecule adsorption, ion exchange, catalytic reactions, and even overcoming the well-known brittleness of ceramic materials. Regulating the morphogenesis of HA crystals to form elongated oriented fibres has led to flexible inorganic synthetic sponges, aerogels, membranes, papers, among others, with applications in sustainability, energy and catalysis, and especially in the biomedical field.
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- Anna Diez-Escudero
- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Av. Eduard Maristany 16 08019 Barcelona Spain
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Av. Eduard Maristany 16 08019 Barcelona Spain
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Av. Eduard Maristany 16 08019 Barcelona Spain
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Av. Eduard Maristany 16 08019 Barcelona Spain
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Av. Eduard Maristany 16 08019 Barcelona Spain
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Av. Eduard Maristany 16 08019 Barcelona Spain
- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology Baldiri Reixac 10-12 08028 Barcelona Spain
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Chivukula L, LaJeunesse D. Transcriptional Response of Candida albicans to Nanostructured Surfaces Provides Insight into Cellular Rupture and Antifungal Drug Sensitization. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:6724-6733. [PMID: 37977153 PMCID: PMC10716851 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The rise in resistance levels against antifungal drugs has necessitated the development of strategies to combat fungal infections. Nanoscale antimicrobial surfaces, found on the cuticles of insects, have recently emerged as intriguing alternative antifungal strategies that function passively via contact and induced cell rupture. Nanostructured surfaces (NSS) offer a potentially transformative antimicrobial approach to reducing microbial biofilm formation. We examined the transcriptional response of Candida albicans, an opportunistic pathogen that is also a commensal dimorphic fungus, to the NSS found in the wings of Neotibicen spp. cicada and found characteristic changes in the expression of C. albicans genes associated with metabolism, biofilm formation, ergosterol biosynthesis, and DNA damage response after 2 h of exposure to the NSS. Further validation revealed that these transcriptional changes, particularly in the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway, sensitize C. albicans to major classes of antifungal drugs. These findings provide insights into NSS as antimicrobial surfaces and as a means of controlling biofilm formation.
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- Lakshmi
Gayitri Chivukula
- Department of Nanoscience, Joint School
of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, University
of North Carolina Greensboro, 2907 East Lee Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27455, United States
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- Department of Nanoscience, Joint School
of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, University
of North Carolina Greensboro, 2907 East Lee Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27455, United States
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Xing Z, Guo J, Wu Z, He C, Wang L, Bai M, Liu X, Zhu B, Guan Q, Cheng C. Nanomaterials-Enabled Physicochemical Antibacterial Therapeutics: Toward the Antibiotic-Free Disinfections. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303594. [PMID: 37626465 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Bacterial infection continues to be an increasing global health problem with the most widely accepted treatment paradigms restricted to antibiotics. However, the overuse and misuse of antibiotics have triggered multidrug resistance of bacteria, frustrating therapeutic outcomes, and leading to higher mortality rates. Even worse, the tendency of bacteria to form biofilms on living and nonliving surfaces further increases the difficulty in confronting bacteria because the extracellular matrix can act as a robust barrier to prevent the penetration of antibiotics and resist environmental damage. As a result, the inability to eliminate bacteria and biofilms often leads to persistent infection, implant failure, and device damage. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to develop alternative antimicrobial agents while avoiding the generation of bacterial resistance to prevent the large-scale growth of bacterial resistance. In recent years, nano-antibacterial materials have played a vital role in the antibacterial field because of their excellent physical and chemical properties. This review focuses on new physicochemical antibacterial strategies and versatile antibacterial nanomaterials, especially the mechanism and types of 2D antibacterial nanomaterials. In addition, this advanced review provides guidance on the development direction of antibiotic-free disinfections in the antibacterial field in the future.
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- Zhenyu Xing
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Department of Endodontics, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Department of Endodontics, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Migration of surface-associated microbial communities in spaceflight habitats. Biofilm 2023; 5:100109. [PMID: 36909662 PMCID: PMC9999172 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioflm.2023.100109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Astronauts are spending longer periods locked up in ships or stations for scientific and exploration spatial missions. The International Space Station (ISS) has been inhabited continuously for more than 20 years and the duration of space stays by crews could lengthen with the objectives of human presence on the moon and Mars. If the environment of these space habitats is designed for the comfort of astronauts, it is also conducive to other forms of life such as embarked microorganisms. The latter, most often associated with surfaces in the form of biofilm, have been implicated in significant degradation of the functionality of pieces of equipment in space habitats. The most recent research suggests that microgravity could increase the persistence, resistance and virulence of pathogenic microorganisms detected in these communities, endangering the health of astronauts and potentially jeopardizing long-duration manned missions. In this review, we describe the mechanisms and dynamics of installation and propagation of these microbial communities associated with surfaces (spatial migration), as well as long-term processes of adaptation and evolution in these extreme environments (phenotypic and genetic migration), with special reference to human health. We also discuss the means of control envisaged to allow a lasting cohabitation between these vibrant microscopic passengers and the astronauts.
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Hayles A, Bright R, Nguyen NH, Truong VK, Wood J, Palms D, Vongsvivut J, Barker D, Vasilev K. Vancomycin tolerance of adherent Staphylococcus aureus is impeded by nanospike-induced physiological changes. NPJ Biofilms Microbiomes 2023; 9:90. [PMID: 38030708 PMCID: PMC10687013 DOI: 10.1038/s41522-023-00458-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Bacterial colonization of implantable biomaterials is an ever-pervasive threat that causes devastating infections, yet continues to elude resolution. In the present study, we report how a rationally designed antibacterial surface containing sharp nanospikes can enhance the susceptibility of pathogenic bacteria to antibiotics used in prophylactic procedures. We show that Staphylococcus aureus, once adhered to a titanium surface, changes its cell-surface charge to increase its tolerance to vancomycin. However, if the Ti surface is modified to bear sharp nanospikes, the activity of vancomycin is rejuvenated, leading to increased bacterial cell death through synergistic activity. Analysis of differential gene expression provided evidence of a set of genes involved with the modification of cell surface charge. Synchrotron-sourced attenuated Fourier-transform infrared microspectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), together with multivariate analysis, was utilized to further elucidate the biochemical changes of S. aureus adhered to nanospikes. By inhibiting the ability of the pathogen to reduce its net negative charge, the nanoengineered surface renders S. aureus more susceptible to positively charged antimicrobials such as vancomycin. This finding highlights the opportunity to enhance the potency of prophylactic antibiotic treatments during implant placement surgery by employing devices having surfaces modified with spike-like nanostructures.
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- Andrew Hayles
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, 5042, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, 5042, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, 5042, Australia
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- Academic Unit of STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, 5095, SA, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, 5042, Australia
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- Infrared Microspectroscopy (IRM) Beamline, ANSTO ‒ Australian Synchrotron, 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Corin Australia, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, 5042, Australia.
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Park H, Hwang J, Lee J, Kang DJ. Rapid Electrohydrodynamic-Driven Pattern Replication over a Large Area via Ultrahigh Voltage Pulses. ACS NANO 2023; 17:22456-22466. [PMID: 37939012 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c05413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Despite the prospects of electrohydrodynamic instability patterning (EHIP), poor process parameter controllability is a significant challenge in uniform large-scale nanopatterning. Herein, we introduce a EHIP process using an ultrahigh electric field (>108 V/m) to effectively accelerate the pattern growth evolution. Owing to the strong dependence on a temporal parameter (1/τm) of the field strength, our method not only reduces the completion time of pattern growth but also overcomes critical parametric restrictions on the pattern replication, thereby enhancing the replicated pattern quality in three dimensions. The pattern can be uniformly replicated over the entire film surface even without a perfectly uniform air gap, which has been severely difficult in the conventional method. To further demonstrate how straightforward yet versatile our approach is, we applied our EHIP approach to successfully replicate the densely packed nanostructures of cicada wings.
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- Hyunje Park
- Department of Physics, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Wonik IPS Semiconductor Research Center, 75, Jinwisandan-ro, Jinwi-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do 17709, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), 156 Gajeongbuk-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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Luo X, Niu J, Su G, Zhou L, Zhang X, Liu Y, Wang Q, Sun N. Research progress of biomimetic materials in oral medicine. J Biol Eng 2023; 17:72. [PMID: 37996886 PMCID: PMC10668381 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-023-00382-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Biomimetic materials are able to mimic the structure and functional properties of native tissues especially natural oral tissues. They have attracted growing attention for their potential to achieve configurable and functional reconstruction in oral medicine. Though tremendous progress has been made regarding biomimetic materials, significant challenges still remain in terms of controversy on the mechanism of tooth tissue regeneration, lack of options for manufacturing such materials and insufficiency of in vivo experimental tests in related fields. In this review, the biomimetic materials used in oral medicine are summarized systematically, including tooth defect, tooth loss, periodontal diseases and maxillofacial bone defect. Various theoretical foundations of biomimetic materials research are reviewed, introducing the current and pertinent results. The benefits and limitations of these materials are summed up at the same time. Finally, challenges and potential of this field are discussed. This review provides the framework and support for further research in addition to giving a generally novel and fundamental basis for the utilization of biomimetic materials in the future.
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- Xinyu Luo
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, No. 117 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, No. 117 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, No. 117 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200011, China.
- National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, 200011, China.
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, No. 117 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, No. 117 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, No. 117 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, No. 117 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, China.
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Senevirathne SWMAI, Mathew A, Toh YC, Yarlagadda PKDV. Preferential adhesion of bacterial cells onto top- and bottom-mounted nanostructured surfaces under flow conditions. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6458-6472. [PMID: 38024307 PMCID: PMC10662052 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00581j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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The bactericidal effect of biomimetic nanostructured surfaces has been known for a long time, with recent data suggesting an enhanced efficiency of the nanostructured surfaces under fluid shear. While some of the influential factors on the bactericidal effect of nanostructured surfaces under fluid shear are understood, there are numerous important factors yet to be studied, which is essential for the successful implementation of this technology in industrial applications. Among those influential factors, the orientation of the nanostructured surface can play an important role in bacterial cell adhesion onto surfaces. Gravitational effects can become dominant under low flow velocities, making the diffusive transport of bacterial cells more prominent than the advective transport. However, the role of nanostructure orientation in determining its bactericidal efficiency under flow conditions is still not clear. In this study, we analysed the effect of surface orientation of nanostructured surfaces, along with bacterial cell concentration, fluid flow rate, and the duration of time which the surface is exposed to flow, on bacterial adhesion and viability on these surfaces. Two surface orientations, with one on the top and the other on the bottom of a flow channel, were studied. Under flow conditions, the bactericidal efficacy of the nanostructured surface is both orientation and bacterial species dependent. The effects of cell concentration, fluid flow rate, and exposure time on cell adhesion are independent of the nanostructured surface orientation. Fluid shear showed a species-dependent effect on bacterial adhesion, while the effects of concentration and exposure time on bacterial cell adhesion are independent of the bacterial species. Moreover, bacterial cells demonstrate preferential adhesion onto surfaces based on the surface orientation, and these effects are species dependent. These results outline the capabilities and limitations of nanostructures under flow conditions. This provides valuable insights into the applications of nanostructures in medical or industrial sectors, which are associated with overlaying fluid flow.
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- S W M A Ishantha Senevirathne
- Queensland University of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, School of Mechanical, Medical, and Process Engineering Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- Queensland University of Technology, Centre for Biomedical Technologies Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, School of Mechanical, Medical, and Process Engineering Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- Queensland University of Technology, Centre for Biomedical Technologies Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, School of Mechanical, Medical, and Process Engineering Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- Queensland University of Technology, Centre for Biomedical Technologies Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- School of Engineering, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Campus Springfield Central QLD 4300 Australia
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Frýdlová B, Fajstavr D, Slepičková Kasálková N, Rimpelová S, Svobodová Pavlíčková V, Švorčík V, Slepička P. Replicated biopolymer pattern on PLLA-Ag basis with an excellent antibacterial response. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21566. [PMID: 38027944 PMCID: PMC10663834 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The design of functional micro or nanostructured surfaces is undergoing extensive research for their intriguing multifunctional properties and for large variety of potential applications in biomedical field (tissue engineering or cell adhesion), electronics, optics or microfluidics. Such nanosized topographies can be easily fabricated by various lithography techniques and can be also further reinforced by synergic effect by combining aforementioned structures along materials with already outstanding antibacterial properties. In this work we fabricated novel micro/nanostructured substrates using soft lithography replication method and subsequent thermal nanoimprint lithography method, creating nanostructured films based on poly (l-lactic acid) (PLLA) fortified by thin silver films deposited by PVD. Main nanoscale patterns were fabricated by replicating surface patterns of optical discs (CDs and DVDs), which proved to be easy, fast and inexpensive method for creating relatively large area patterned surfaces. Their antimicrobial activity was examined in vitro against the bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis strains. The results demonstrated that nanopatterned films actually improved the conditions for bacterial growth compared to pristine PLLA films, the novelty is based on formation of Ag nanoparticles on the surface/and in bulk, while silver nanoparticle enhanced and nanopatterned films exhibited excellent antibacterial activity against both bacterial strains, with circa 80 % efficacy in 4 h and complete bactericidal effect in span of 24 h.
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- Bára Frýdlová
- Department of Solid State Engineering, The University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, The University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, The University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, The University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, The University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, The University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, The University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28, Prague, Czech Republic
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Kayes MI, Zarei M, Feng F, Leu PW. Black silicon spacing effect on bactericidal efficacy against gram-positive bacteria. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 35:025102. [PMID: 37769640 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acfe16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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The morphology of regular and uniform arrays of black silicon structures was evaluated for bactericidal efficacy against gram-positive, non-motileStaphylococcusepidermidis(S.epidermidis). In this study, uniform and regular arrays of black silicon structures were fabricated using nanosphere lithography and deep reactive ion etching. The effects of nanomorphology on bacterial killing were systematically evaluated using silicon nanostructures with pitches ranging from 300 to 1400 nm pitch on spherical cocci approximately 500 to 1000 nm in diameter. Our results show that nanostructure morphology factors such as height and roughness do not directly determine bactericidal efficacy. Instead, the spacing between nanostructures plays a crucial role in determining how bacteria are stretched and lysed. Nanostructures with smaller pitches are more effective at killing bacteria, and an 82 ± 3% enhancement in bactericidal efficacy was observed for 300 nm pitch nanoneedles surface compared to the flat control substrates.
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- Md Imrul Kayes
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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Kumara SPSNBS, Senevirathne SWMAI, Mathew A, Bray L, Mirkhalaf M, Yarlagadda PKDV. Progress in Nanostructured Mechano-Bactericidal Polymeric Surfaces for Biomedical Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2799. [PMID: 37887949 PMCID: PMC10609396 DOI: 10.3390/nano13202799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance remain significant contributors to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite recent advances in biomedical research, a substantial number of medical devices and implants continue to be plagued by bacterial colonisation, resulting in severe consequences, including fatalities. The development of nanostructured surfaces with mechano-bactericidal properties has emerged as a promising solution to this problem. These surfaces employ a mechanical rupturing mechanism to lyse bacterial cells, effectively halting subsequent biofilm formation on various materials and, ultimately, thwarting bacterial infections. This review delves into the prevailing research progress within the realm of nanostructured mechano-bactericidal polymeric surfaces. It also investigates the diverse fabrication methods for developing nanostructured polymeric surfaces with mechano-bactericidal properties. We then discuss the significant challenges associated with each approach and identify research gaps that warrant exploration in future studies, emphasizing the potential for polymeric implants to leverage their distinct physical, chemical, and mechanical properties over traditional materials like metals.
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- S. P. S. N. Buddhika Sampath Kumara
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; (S.P.S.N.B.S.K.); (S.W.M.A.I.S.); (A.M.); (L.B.)
- Australian Research Council Training Centre for Multiscale 3D Imaging, Modelling, and Manufacturing, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; (S.P.S.N.B.S.K.); (S.W.M.A.I.S.); (A.M.); (L.B.)
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; (S.P.S.N.B.S.K.); (S.W.M.A.I.S.); (A.M.); (L.B.)
- School of Engineering, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, QLD 4300, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; (S.P.S.N.B.S.K.); (S.W.M.A.I.S.); (A.M.); (L.B.)
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; (S.P.S.N.B.S.K.); (S.W.M.A.I.S.); (A.M.); (L.B.)
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; (S.P.S.N.B.S.K.); (S.W.M.A.I.S.); (A.M.); (L.B.)
- Australian Research Council Training Centre for Multiscale 3D Imaging, Modelling, and Manufacturing, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- School of Engineering, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, QLD 4300, Australia
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Valan AS, Krithikadatta J, Doble M, Lakshmipathy M. Biomimetic Approach to Counter Streptococcus mutans Biofilm: An In Vitro Study on Seashells. Cureus 2023; 15:e47758. [PMID: 38021608 PMCID: PMC10676292 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Aim This study aimed to investigate the anti-adherent property of the seashell surface and periostracum to prevent the formation of Streptococcus mutans biofilm. Materials and methods The seashells were initially collected from the natural urban beach, and an antibiofilm assay of the shells with and without periostracum was performed against Streptococcus mutans. Furthermore, the seashells were analyzed with a stylus profilometer (Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-301, Mitutoyo America Corporation, Illinois, USA), atomic force microscope (AFM; Nanosurf Easyscan 2, Nanosurf Inc., USA), contact angle assessment, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM; JEOL USA, Inc., FE-SEM IT800, Massachusetts, USA) analysis. The ability of seashells to prevent the attachment of Streptococcus mutans and form a biofilm with and without periostracum was studied by crystal violet assay. Results The results revealed that shells without periostracum promoted higher biofilm formation when compared to those having intact periostracum (by 15%, p<0.001). Shell 1 showed the highest biofilm formation, whereas shell 3 showed the least biofilm formation due to the differences in their surface morphologies. The remaining shells (4, 2, 6, and 5) showed interspersed biofilm formation. Conclusion In summary, our study was able to correlate the topologies of the shell surface with the biofilm formed by Streptococcus mutans with the wetting behavior of those shell surfaces and their roughness. More hydrophobic surfaces (with intact periostracum) were observed to lead to less attachment (correlation coefficient=-0.67). This study can pave the way for designing such biomimetic surfaces to prevent bacterial attachment.
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- Annie Sylvea Valan
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Cariology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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Harun-Ur-Rashid M, Jahan I, Foyez T, Imran AB. Bio-Inspired Nanomaterials for Micro/Nanodevices: A New Era in Biomedical Applications. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1786. [PMID: 37763949 PMCID: PMC10536921 DOI: 10.3390/mi14091786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Exploring bio-inspired nanomaterials (BINMs) and incorporating them into micro/nanodevices represent a significant development in biomedical applications. Nanomaterials, engineered to imitate biological structures and processes, exhibit distinctive attributes such as exceptional biocompatibility, multifunctionality, and unparalleled versatility. The utilization of BINMs demonstrates significant potential in diverse domains of biomedical micro/nanodevices, encompassing biosensors, targeted drug delivery systems, and advanced tissue engineering constructs. This article thoroughly examines the development and distinctive attributes of various BINMs, including those originating from proteins, DNA, and biomimetic polymers. Significant attention is directed toward incorporating these entities into micro/nanodevices and the subsequent biomedical ramifications that arise. This review explores biomimicry's structure-function correlations. Synthesis mosaics include bioprocesses, biomolecules, and natural structures. These nanomaterials' interfaces use biomimetic functionalization and geometric adaptations, transforming drug delivery, nanobiosensing, bio-inspired organ-on-chip systems, cancer-on-chip models, wound healing dressing mats, and antimicrobial surfaces. It provides an in-depth analysis of the existing challenges and proposes prospective strategies to improve the efficiency, performance, and reliability of these devices. Furthermore, this study offers a forward-thinking viewpoint highlighting potential avenues for future exploration and advancement. The objective is to effectively utilize and maximize the application of BINMs in the progression of biomedical micro/nanodevices, thereby propelling this rapidly developing field toward its promising future.
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- Mohammad Harun-Ur-Rashid
- Department of Chemistry, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh;
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- Department of Cell Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan;
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- Department of Pharmacy, United International University, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh;
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- Department of Chemistry, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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Peng L, Zhu H, Wang H, Guo Z, Wu Q, Yang C, Hu HY. Hydrodynamic tearing of bacteria on nanotips for sustainable water disinfection. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5734. [PMID: 37714847 PMCID: PMC10504294 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41490-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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Water disinfection is conventionally achieved by oxidation or irradiation, which is often associated with a high carbon footprint and the formation of toxic byproducts. Here, we describe a nano-structured material that is highly effective at killing bacteria in water through a hydrodynamic mechanism. The material consists of carbon-coated, sharp Cu(OH)2 nanowires grown on a copper foam substrate. We show that mild water flow (e.g. driven from a storage tank) can efficiently tear up bacteria through a high dispersion force between the nanotip surface and the cell envelope. Bacterial cell rupture is due to tearing of the cell envelope rather than collisions. This mechanism produces rapid inactivation of bacteria in water, and achieved complete disinfection in a 30-day field test. Our approach exploits fluidic energy and does not require additional energy supply, thus offering an efficient and low-cost system that could potentially be incorporated in water treatment processes in wastewater facilities and rural communities.
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- Lu Peng
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ecological Remediation and Carbon Sequestration, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- Institute of Semiconductor Manufacturing Research, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ecological Remediation and Carbon Sequestration, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China.
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ecological Remediation and Carbon Sequestration, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China.
- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
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Kaushal S, Priyadarshi N, Garg P, Singhal NK, Lim DK. Nano-Biotechnology for Bacteria Identification and Potent Anti-bacterial Properties: A Review of Current State of the Art. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2529. [PMID: 37764558 PMCID: PMC10536455 DOI: 10.3390/nano13182529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Sepsis is a critical disease caused by the abrupt increase of bacteria in human blood, which subsequently causes a cytokine storm. Early identification of bacteria is critical to treating a patient with proper antibiotics to avoid sepsis. However, conventional culture-based identification takes a long time. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is not so successful because of the complexity and similarity in the genome sequence of some bacterial species, making it difficult to design primers and thus less suitable for rapid bacterial identification. To address these issues, several new technologies have been developed. Recent advances in nanotechnology have shown great potential for fast and accurate bacterial identification. The most promising strategy in nanotechnology involves the use of nanoparticles, which has led to the advancement of highly specific and sensitive biosensors capable of detecting and identifying bacteria even at low concentrations in very little time. The primary drawback of conventional antibiotics is the potential for antimicrobial resistance, which can lead to the development of superbacteria, making them difficult to treat. The incorporation of diverse nanomaterials and designs of nanomaterials has been utilized to kill bacteria efficiently. Nanomaterials with distinct physicochemical properties, such as optical and magnetic properties, including plasmonic and magnetic nanoparticles, have been extensively studied for their potential to efficiently kill bacteria. In this review, we are emphasizing the recent advances in nano-biotechnologies for bacterial identification and anti-bacterial properties. The basic principles of new technologies, as well as their future challenges, have been discussed.
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- Shimayali Kaushal
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea;
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Sector-81, Mohali 140306, India; (N.P.); (P.G.)
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Sector-81, Mohali 140306, India; (N.P.); (P.G.)
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Sector-81, Mohali 140306, India; (N.P.); (P.G.)
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- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Integrative Energy Engineering, College of Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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Li B, Liao Y, Su X, Chen S, Wang X, Shen B, Song H, Yue P. Powering mesoporous silica nanoparticles into bioactive nanoplatforms for antibacterial therapies: strategies and challenges. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:325. [PMID: 37684605 PMCID: PMC10485977 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02093-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Bacterial infection has been a major threat to worldwide human health, in particular with the ever-increasing level of antimicrobial resistance. Given the complex microenvironment of bacterial infections, conventional use of antibiotics typically renders a low efficacy in infection control, thus calling for novel strategies for effective antibacterial therapies. As an excellent candidate for antibiotics delivery, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) demonstrate unique physicochemical advantages in antibacterial therapies. Beyond the delivery capability, extensive efforts have been devoted in engineering MSNs to be bioactive to further synergize the therapeutic effect in infection control. In this review, we critically reviewed the essential properties of MSNs that benefit their antibacterial application, followed by a themed summary of strategies in manipulating MSNs into bioactive nanoplatforms for enhanced antibacterial therapies. The chemically functionalized platform, photo-synergized platform, physical antibacterial platform and targeting-directed platform are introduced in details, where the clinical translation challenges of these MSNs-based antibacterial nanoplatforms are briefly discussed afterwards. This review provides critical information of the emerging trend in turning bioinert MSNs into bioactive antibacterial agents, paving the way to inspire and translate novel MSNs-based nanotherapies in combating bacterial infection diseases.
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- Biao Li
- Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia.
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- Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China.
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Zhang X, Zhang J, Han X, Wang S, Hao L, Zhang C, Fan Y, Zhao J, Jiang R, Ren L. A photothermal therapy enhanced mechano-bactericidal hybrid nanostructured surface. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 645:380-390. [PMID: 37156146 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Polymeric materials that have been extensively applied in medical devices, wearable electronics, and food packaging are readily contaminated by bothersome pathogenic bacteria. Bioinspired mechano-bactericidal surfaces can deliver lethal rupture for contacted bacterial cells through mechanical stress. However, the mechano-bactericidal activity based only on polymeric nanostructures is not satisfactory, especially for the Gram-positive strain which is generally more resistant to mechanical lysis. Here, we show that the mechanical bactericidal performance of polymeric nanopillars can be significantly enhanced by the combination of photothermal therapy. We fabricated the nanopillars through the combination of low-cost anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) template-assisted method with an environment-friendly Layer-by-Layer (LbL) assembly technique of tannic acid (TA) and iron ion (Fe3+). The fabricated hybrid nanopillar exhibited remarkable bactericidal performances (more than 99%) toward both Gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and stubborn Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria. Notably, this hybrid nanostructured surface displayed excellent biocompatibility for murine L929 fibroblast cells, indicating a selective biocidal activity between bacterial cells and mammalian cells. Thus, the concept and antibacterial system described here present a low-cost, scalable, and highly repeatable strategy for the construction of physical bactericidal nanopillars on polymeric films with high performance and biosafety, but without any risks of causing antibacterial resistance.
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- Xin Zhang
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250021, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250021, China
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250021, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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Agarwal A, Senevirathna HL, Koo SH, Wong CSL, Lim TSK, Ng FC, Anariba F, Wu P. Bioinspired bi-phasic 3D nanoflowers of MgO/Mg(OH) 2 coated melamine sponge as a novel bactericidal agent. Sci Rep 2023; 13:13290. [PMID: 37587205 PMCID: PMC10432489 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40336-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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By roughly mimicking the surface architectural design of dragonfly wings, novel bi-phasic 3D nanoflowers of MgO/Mg(OH)2 were successfully synthesized via the electrospinning technique. The 3D nanoflowers were coated over a commercial melamine sponge and extensively characterized by SEM, XRD, FTIR, and EDS. The formation of distinct dense 3D nano petals was revealed by SEM images whereby the mean petal thickness and mean distance between the adjacent petals were found to be 36 nm and 121 nm, respectively. The bactericidal activities of synthesized 3D nano-flowers coated melamine sponges were assessed against five different bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). This study demonstrated significant bactericidal activity of MgO/Mg(OH)2 3D nanoflowers coated MS against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Plausible bactericidal mechanisms include envelope deformation, penetration, and induction of oxidative stress. This study introduces novel bioinspired biomaterial with the capacity to reduce the risk associated with pathogenic bacterial infections, especially in medical devices.
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- Ashutosh Agarwal
- Entropic Interface Group, Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore, 487372, Singapore
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- Entropic Interface Group, Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore, 487372, Singapore
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- Clinical Trials and Research Unit, Changi General Hospital, 2 Simei Street 3, Singapore, 529889, Singapore
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Changi General Hospital, 2 Simei Street 3, Singapore, 529889, Singapore
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- Department of Urology, Changi General Hospital, 2 Simei Street 3, Singapore, 529889, Singapore
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- Department of Urology, Changi General Hospital, 2 Simei Street 3, Singapore, 529889, Singapore
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- Entropic Interface Group, Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore, 487372, Singapore
- Anariba Brands Group, Science, Mathematics and Technology, Affiliated to Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore, 487372, Singapore
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- Entropic Interface Group, Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore, 487372, Singapore.
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Zhao L, Liu T, Li X, Cui Q, Wang X, Song K, Ge D, Li W. Study of Finite Element Simulation on the Mechano-Bactericidal Mechanism of Hierarchical Nanostructure Arrays. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:4770-4780. [PMID: 37503882 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Biomimetic nanostructures with bactericidal performance have become the research focus in constructing sterilization surfaces, but the mechano-bactericidal mechanism is still not fully understood, especially for the hierarchical nanostructure arrays with different heights. Herein, the interaction between Escherichia coli cells and nanostructure arrays was simulated by finite element, and the initial rupture points, i.e., critical action sites, of bacterial cells and the effects of nanostructure geometries on the cell rupture speed were analyzed based on the mechano-response of Escherichia coli cells on flat (identical heights) and hierarchical nanostructure arrays. The critical action sites of bacterial cells on nanostructure arrays are all at the three-phase junction zone of cell-liquid-nanostructure, but they are slightly shifted by the height difference ΔH of nanostructures on hierarchical nanopillar (NP)/nanosheet (NS) arrays, where the NP is higher than the NS. When ΔH < 20 nm, the site nears the NS corners, and when ΔH ≥ 20 nm, the site is consistent with that of the NP/NP array, i.e., the site locates at the three-phase junction zone of cell-liquid-high NP. In addition, except for decreasing the NP diameter, the NS thickness/width, or properly increasing the nanostructure spacing, the cell rupture can be accelerated via increasing the ΔH of nanostructures. ΔH = 40 nm is distinguished as the boundary for the effect of nanostructure ΔH on the cell rupture speed. When ΔH < 40 nm, the cell rupture speed rapidly increases as the ΔH increases; when ΔH ≥ 40 nm, the cell rupture speed reaches the maximum value and remains stable. This study provides a new strategy on how to design high-efficiency bactericidal surfaces.
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- Lidan Zhao
- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
- School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, Shandong, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, Shandong, P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Shao J, Gao Y, Li Y, Liu T, Yang M. Research progress and future prospects of antimicrobial modified polyetheretherketone (PEEK) for the treatment of bone infections. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1244184. [PMID: 37600311 PMCID: PMC10436002 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1244184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Infection of the bone is a difficult problem in orthopedic diseases. The key and basis of the treatment of bone infection is the effective control of local infection, as well as the elimination of infection focus and dead cavities. The most commonly used approach utilized for the prevention and management of bone infection is the application of antibiotic bone cement. However, the incorporation of antibiotics into the cement matrix has been found to considerably compromise the mechanical characteristics of bone cement. Moreover, some investigations have indicated that the antibiotic release rate of antibiotic bone cement is relatively low. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and its composites have been considered to perfectly address the challenges above, according to its favorable biomechanical characteristics and diverse surface functionalizations. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in the antimicrobial modification of PEEK composites in the field of antibacterial therapy of bone infection. Furthermore, the potential application of PEEK-modified materials in clinical treatment was discussed and predicted.
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- Ziyi Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Montoya C, Roldan L, Yu M, Valliani S, Ta C, Yang M, Orrego S. Smart dental materials for antimicrobial applications. Bioact Mater 2023; 24:1-19. [PMID: 36582351 PMCID: PMC9763696 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Smart biomaterials can sense and react to physiological or external environmental stimuli (e.g., mechanical, chemical, electrical, or magnetic signals). The last decades have seen exponential growth in the use and development of smart dental biomaterials for antimicrobial applications in dentistry. These biomaterial systems offer improved efficacy and controllable bio-functionalities to prevent infections and extend the longevity of dental devices. This review article presents the current state-of-the-art of design, evaluation, advantages, and limitations of bioactive and stimuli-responsive and autonomous dental materials for antimicrobial applications. First, the importance and classification of smart biomaterials are discussed. Second, the categories of bioresponsive antibacterial dental materials are systematically itemized based on different stimuli, including pH, enzymes, light, magnetic field, and vibrations. For each category, their antimicrobial mechanism, applications, and examples are discussed. Finally, we examined the limitations and obstacles required to develop clinically relevant applications of these appealing technologies.
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- Carolina Montoya
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Bioengineering Research Group (GIB), Universidad EAFIT, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Endodontology, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Bioengineering Department, College of Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Bioengineering Department, College of Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Malheiros SS, Nagay BE, Bertolini MM, de Avila ED, Shibli JA, Souza JGS, Barão VAR. Biomaterial engineering surface to control polymicrobial dental implant-related infections: focusing on disease modulating factors and coatings development. Expert Rev Med Devices 2023:1-17. [PMID: 37228179 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2023.2218547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Peri-implantitis is the leading cause of dental implant loss and is initiated by a polymicrobial dysbiotic biofilm formation on the implant surface. The destruction of peri-implant tissue by the host immune response and the low effectiveness of surgical or non-surgical treatments highlight the need for new strategies to prevent, modulate and/or eliminate biofilm formation on the implant surface. Currently, several surface modifications have been proposed using biomolecules, ions, antimicrobial agents, and topography alterations. AREAS COVERED Initially, this review provides an overview of the etiopathogenesis and host- and material-dependent modulating factors of peri-implant disease. In addition, a critical discussion about the antimicrobial surface modification mechanisms and techniques employed to modify the titanium implant material is provided. Finally, we also considered the future perspectives on the development of antimicrobial surfaces to narrow the bridge between idea and product and favor the clinical application possibility. EXPERT OPINION Antimicrobial surface modifications have demonstrated effective results; however, there is no consensus about the best modification strategy and in-depth information on the safety and longevity of the antimicrobial effect. Modified surfaces display recurring challenges such as short-term effectiveness, the burst release of drugs, cytotoxicity, and lack of reusability. Stimulus-responsive surfaces seem to be a promising strategy for a controlled and precise antimicrobial effect, and future research should focus on this technology and study it from models that better mimic clinical conditions.
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- Samuel S Malheiros
- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo 13414-903, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo 13414-903, Brazil
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- Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15106, USA
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry at Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, Sao Paulo 16015-050, Brazil
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- Dental Research Division, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, São Paulo 07023-070, Brazil
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- Dental Research Division, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, São Paulo 07023-070, Brazil
- Dental Science School (Faculdade de Ciências Odontológicas - FCO), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais39401-303, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo 13414-903, Brazil
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Rajaramon S, David H, Sajeevan A, Shanmugam K, Sriramulu H, Dandela R, Solomon AP. Multi-functional approach in the design of smart surfaces to mitigate bacterial infections: a review. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1139026. [PMID: 37287465 PMCID: PMC10242021 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1139026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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Advancements in biomedical devices are ingenious and indispensable in health care to save millions of lives. However, microbial contamination paves the way for biofilm colonisation on medical devices leading to device-associated infections with high morbidity and mortality. The biofilms elude antibiotics facilitating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the persistence of infections. This review explores nature-inspired concepts and multi-functional approaches for tuning in next-generation devices with antibacterial surfaces to mitigate resistant bacterial infections. Direct implementation of natural inspirations, like nanostructures on insect wings, shark skin, and lotus leaves, has proved promising in developing antibacterial, antiadhesive, and self-cleaning surfaces, including impressive SLIPS with broad-spectrum antibacterial properties. Effective antimicrobial touch surfaces, photocatalytic coatings on medical devices, and conventional self-polishing coatings are also reviewed to develop multi-functional antibacterial surfaces to mitigate healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
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- Shobana Rajaramon
- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
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Zhou H, Li Q, Zhang Z, Wang X, Niu H. Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic and Antibacterial Cellulose-Based Fibers and Fabrics: Bio-inspiration, Strategies, and Applications. ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS 2023:1-37. [PMID: 37361104 PMCID: PMC10201051 DOI: 10.1007/s42765-023-00297-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Cellulose-based fabrics are ubiquitous in our daily lives. They are the preferred choice for bedding materials, active sportswear, and next-to-skin apparels. However, the hydrophilic and polysaccharide characteristics of cellulose materials make them vulnerable to bacterial attack and pathogen infection. The design of antibacterial cellulose fabrics has been a long-term and on-going effort. Fabrication strategies based on the construction of surface micro-/nanostructure, chemical modification, and the application of antibacterial agents have been extensively investigated by many research groups worldwide. This review systematically discusses recent research on super-hydrophobic and antibacterial cellulose fabrics, focusing on morphology construction and surface modification. First, natural surfaces showing liquid-repellent and antibacterial properties are introduced and the mechanisms behind are explained. Then, the strategies for fabricating super-hydrophobic cellulose fabrics are summarized, and the contribution of the liquid-repellent function to reducing the adhesion of live bacteria and removing dead bacteria is elucidated. Representative studies on cellulose fabrics functionalized with super-hydrophobic and antibacterial properties are discussed in detail, and their potential applications are also introduced. Finally, the challenges in achieving super-hydrophobic antibacterial cellulose fabrics are discussed, and the future research direction in this area is proposed. Graphical Abstract The figure summarizes the natural surfaces and the main fabrication strategies of superhydrophobic antibacterial cellulose fabrics and their potential applications. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s42765-023-00297-1.
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- Hua Zhou
- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Eco-Textiles of Shandong Province and the Ministry of Education Collaborative, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071 China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Eco-Textiles of Shandong Province and the Ministry of Education Collaborative, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071 China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Eco-Textiles of Shandong Province and the Ministry of Education Collaborative, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071 China
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- JC STEM Lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Eco-Textiles of Shandong Province and the Ministry of Education Collaborative, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071 China
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Rahimi S, Lovmar T, Aulova A, Pandit S, Lovmar M, Forsberg S, Svensson M, Kádár R, Mijakovic I. Automated Prediction of Bacterial Exclusion Areas on SEM Images of Graphene-Polymer Composites. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13101605. [PMID: 37242022 DOI: 10.3390/nano13101605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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To counter the rising threat of bacterial infections in the post-antibiotic age, intensive efforts are invested in engineering new materials with antibacterial properties. The key bottleneck in this initiative is the speed of evaluation of the antibacterial potential of new materials. To overcome this, we developed an automated pipeline for the prediction of antibacterial potential based on scanning electron microscopy images of engineered surfaces. We developed polymer composites containing graphite-oriented nanoplatelets (GNPs). The key property that the algorithm needs to consider is the density of sharp exposed edges of GNPs that kill bacteria on contact. The surface area of these sharp exposed edges of GNPs, accessible to bacteria, needs to be inferior to the diameter of a typical bacterial cell. To test this assumption, we prepared several composites with variable distribution of exposed edges of GNP. For each of them, the percentage of bacterial exclusion area was predicted by our algorithm and validated experimentally by measuring the loss of viability of the opportunistic pathogen Staphylococcus epidermidis. We observed a remarkable linear correlation between predicted bacterial exclusion area and measured loss of viability (R2 = 0.95). The algorithm parameters we used are not generally applicable to any antibacterial surface. For each surface, key mechanistic parameters must be defined for successful prediction.
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- Shadi Rahimi
- Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Engineering Materials, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Wellspect Healthcare, Aminogatan 1, 43121 Mölndal, Sweden
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- Division of Engineering Materials, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
- The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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Catley T, Corrigan RM, Parnell AJ. Designing Effective Antimicrobial Nanostructured Surfaces: Highlighting the Lack of Consensus in the Literature. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:14873-14883. [PMID: 37151499 PMCID: PMC10157858 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c08068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Research into nanostructured materials, inspired by the topography of certain insect wings, has provided a potential pathway toward drug-free antibacterial surfaces, which may be vital in the ongoing battle against antimicrobial resistance. However, to produce viable antibacterial nanostructured surfaces, we must first understand the bactericidal mechanism of action and how to optimize them to kill the widest range of microorganisms. This review discusses the parameters of nanostructured surfaces that have been shown to influence their bactericidal efficiency and highlights the highly variable nature of many of the findings. A large-scale analysis of the literature is also presented, which further shows a lack of clarity in what is understood about the factors influencing bactericidal efficiency. The potential reasons for the ambiguity, including how the killing effect may be a result of multiple factors and issues with nonstandardized testing of the antibacterial properties of nanostructured surfaces, are then discussed. Finally, a standard method for testing of antimicrobial killing is proposed that will allow comparison between studies and enable a deeper understanding about nanostructured surfaces and how to optimize their bactericidal efficiency.
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- Thomas
E. Catley
- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Sheffield, Hicks Building, Hounsfield Road, Sheffield S3 7RH, United Kingdom
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- Molecular
Microbiology, School of Biosciences, University
of Sheffield, Firth Court, Sheffield S10 2TN, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Sheffield, Hicks Building, Hounsfield Road, Sheffield S3 7RH, United Kingdom
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