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Ramstedt M, Ribeiro IAC, Bujdakova H, Mergulhão FJM, Jordao L, Thomsen P, Alm M, Burmølle M, Vladkova T, Can F, Reches M, Riool M, Barros A, Reis RL, Meaurio E, Kikhney J, Moter A, Zaat SAJ, Sjollema J. Evaluating Efficacy of Antimicrobial and Antifouling Materials for Urinary Tract Medical Devices: Challenges and Recommendations. Macromol Biosci 2019; 19:e1800384. [PMID: 30884146 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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In Europe, the mean incidence of urinary tract infections in intensive care units is 1.1 per 1000 patient-days. Of these cases, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) account for 98%. In total, CAUTI in hospitals is estimated to give additional health-care costs of £1-2.5 billion in the United Kingdom alone. This is in sharp contrast to the low cost of urinary catheters and emphasizes the need for innovative products that reduce the incidence rate of CAUTI. Ureteral stents and other urinary-tract devices suffer similar problems. Antimicrobial strategies are being developed, however, the evaluation of their efficacy is very challenging. This review aims to provide considerations and recommendations covering all relevant aspects of antimicrobial material testing, including surface characterization, biocompatibility, cytotoxicity, in vitro and in vivo tests, microbial strain selection, and hydrodynamic conditions, all in the perspective of complying to the complex pathology of device-associated urinary tract infection. The recommendations should be on the basis of standard assays to be developed which would enable comparisons of results obtained in different research labs both in industry and in academia, as well as provide industry and academia with tools to assess the antimicrobial properties for urinary tract devices in a reliable way.
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, 81499, Bratislava 1, Slovakia
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- Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE), Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Health, Research and Development Unit, National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016, Lisbon, Portugal
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- BioModics ApS, Stengårds Alle 31A, DK-2800, Lyngby, Denmark
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- BioModics ApS, Stengårds Alle 31A, DK-2800, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Polymers, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM), 8 Kliment Ohridski Blvd, 1756, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Koc University, 34450, Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Chemistry and the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Guimarães, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Guimarães, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Mining-Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science, POLYMAT, School of Engineering, University of the Basque Country, 48940 Leina, Bizkaia, Bilbao, Spain
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- Biofilmcenter, Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203, Berlin, Germany
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- Biofilmcenter, Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Stoleru E, Munteanu BS, Darie-Niţă RN, Pricope GM, Lungu M, Irimia A, Râpă M, Lipşa RD, Vasile C. Complex poly(lactic acid)-based biomaterial for urinary catheters: II. Biocompatibility. BIOINSPIRED BIOMIMETIC AND NANOBIOMATERIALS 2016. [DOI: 10.1680/jbibn.15.00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The present paper is focused on the surface and bulk characterization of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based composites that contain hydrolyzed collagen as a biological polymer, silver nanoparticles and vitamin E and epoxidized soybean oil as a plasticizer. The bionanocomposites were obtained by melt processing and evaluated for structural and surface characteristics, biocompatibility, functional properties such as antimicrobial and antioxidant activity and hydrolytic degradation behavior. It has been established that the optimal composition to impart functional properties to the PLA matrix is a formulation containing 15% epoxidized soybean oil, 15% hydrolyzed collagen, 5% Pluronic, 5% vitamin E and 0·3% silver nanoparticles. This bionanocomposite inhibits the growth of both Gram-positive bacteria, Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium, and Gram-negative bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes, and reaches 100% radical-scavenging activity. The PLA-based biomaterials obtained in this study are stable in biological media in the short and medium terms and therefore are recommended as multifunctional biomaterials for the manufacture of medical devices, such as urinary catheters.
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- Elena Stoleru
- ‘Petru Poni’ Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iași, Romania
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- Veterinary and the Food Safety Laboratory, Food Safety Department, Iași, Romania
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- National Institute for Biological Sciences, Bucharest, Romania
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- ‘Petru Poni’ Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iași, Romania
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- S.C. ICPE BISTRITA S.A., Bistrița, Romania
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- ‘Petru Poni’ Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iași, Romania
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- Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iași, Romania
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Yu JP, Guan YX, Yao SJ, Zhu ZQ. Preparation of Roxithromycin-Loaded Poly(l-lactic Acid) Films with Supercritical Solution Impregnation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2011. [DOI: 10.1021/ie201294u] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Jin-Peng Yu
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
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Silver-polysaccharide nanocomposite antimicrobial coatings for methacrylic thermosets. Acta Biomater 2011; 7:337-46. [PMID: 20656078 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2010.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2010] [Revised: 07/15/2010] [Accepted: 07/19/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bisphenol A glycidylmethacrylate (BisGMA)/triethyleneglycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) thermosets are receiving increasing attention as biomaterials for dental and orthopedic applications; for both these fields, bacterial adhesion to the surface of the implant represents a major issue for the outcome of the surgical procedure. Moreover, the biological behaviour of these materials is influenced by their ability to establish proper interactions between their surface and the eukaryotic cells of the surrounding tissues, which is important for good implant integration. The aim of this work was to develop an antimicrobial non-cytotoxic coating for methacrylic thermosets by means of a nanocomposite material based on a lactose-modified chitosan and antibacterial silver nanoparticles. The coating was characterized by UV-vis spectrophotometry, optical microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In vitro tests were employed for a biological characterization of the material: antimicrobial efficacy tests were carried out with both Gram+ and Gram- strains. Osteoblast-like cell-lines, primary human fibroblasts and adipose-derived stem cells, were used for LDH cytotoxicity assays and Alamar blue cell proliferation assays. Cell morphology and distribution were evaluated by SEM and confocal laser scanning microscopy. In vitro results showed that the nanocomposite coating is effective in killing both bacterial strains and that this material does not exert any significant cytotoxic effect towards tested cells, which are able to firmly attach and proliferate on the surface of the coating. Such biocompatible antimicrobial polymeric films containing silver nanoparticles may have good potential for surface modification of medical devices, especially for prosthetic applications in orthopedics and dentistry.
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Kim G, Kim H, Kim IJ, Kim JR, Lee JI, Ree M. Bacterial adhesion, cell adhesion and biocompatibility of Nafion films. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2009; 20:1687-707. [PMID: 19723436 DOI: 10.1163/156856208x386273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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We investigated bioadhesion (bacterial and cell adhesion) and biocompatibility of poly(tetrafluoroethylene-co-perfluoro-3,6-dioxa-4-methyl-7-octenesulfonic acid) (Nafion) and compared the results with those obtained with poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVFHFP). When incubated with bacteria for 4 h to 7 days, Nafion film exhibited scarce bacterial adhesion at 6 h, after which the adhesion gradually increasing to relatively low levels. In contrast, significant bacterial adhesion to PVFHFP film was observed at 4 h, and much higher adhesion levels were shown thereafter. Although HEp-2 human cells adhered normally to both films, reaching confluence in 7-8 days, the cells adhered to Nafion appeared more lively and stable than those to PVFHFP. Subcutaneous implantation in mice revealed that Nafion elicited a mild acute inflammatory reaction without chronic inflammation or tissue necrosis, indicating excellent biocompatibility in mice. PVFHFP, however, provoked a moderate and prolonged acute inflammatory response. These differences in the biological characteristics of Nafion and PVFHFP films may be attributable to the differences in the chemical and physical natures of these polymer films. Nafion film provided a sufficiently solid support, expressing a high surface charge density and good water-wettability. In summary, Nafion is suitable for use in biomedical applications that require biocompatibility with a reduced possibility of post-operative infections.
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- G Kim
- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 790-784, South Korea
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Sambhy V, Peterson BR, Sen A. Multifunctional silane polymers for persistent surface derivatization and their antimicrobial properties. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2008; 24:7549-7558. [PMID: 18547073 DOI: 10.1021/la800858z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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We demonstrate a versatile methodology combining both covalent surface anchoring and polymer cross-linking that is capable of forming long-lasting coatings on reactive and nonreactive surfaces. Polymers containing reactive methoxysilane groups form strong Si-O-Si links to oxide surfaces, thereby anchoring the polymer chains at multiple points. The interchain cross-linking of the methoxysilane groups provides additional durability to the coating and makes the coatings highly resistant to solvents. By tailoring the chemical structure of the polymer, we were able to control the surface energy (wetting) of a variety of surfaces over a wide range of water contact angles of 30-140 degrees . In addition, we synthesized covalently linked layer-by-layer polymeric assemblies from these novel methoxysilane polymers. Finally, antibacterial agents, such as silver bromide nanoparticles and triiodide ions, were introduced into these functional polymers to generate long-lasting and renewable antiseptic coatings on glass, metals, and textiles.
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- Varun Sambhy
- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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Peltonen LI, Kinnari TJ, Aarnisalo AA, Kuusela P, Jero J. Comparison of bacterial adherence to polylactides, silicone, and titanium. Acta Otolaryngol 2007; 127:587-93. [PMID: 17503227 DOI: 10.1080/00016480600987792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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CONCLUSIONS Less bacterial adherence occurred on uncoated polylactide and silicone than on uncoated titanium surfaces. Albumin coating was an effective method to inhibit bacterial adherence to all these surfaces. As regards bacterial adherence, polylactides are at least as safe implant materials as silicone and titanium. OBJECTIVES We compared adherence of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa to four implant materials and studied the inhibitory effect of albumin on adherence. The aims were to discover any differences between materials and to study the effectiveness of albumin coating. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eight plates of polylactide A and B, silicone, and titanium were exposed to S. aureus and P. aeruginosa. Four of these plates were uncoated and four were coated with albumin. A total of 64 plates were included in the study. The bacteria were stained with acridine orange, and 10 photomicrographs of each plate allowed quantification of the surface area covered with bacteria. RESULTS The most adherence occurred on titanium without coating. Albumin coating of the surface significantly reduced bacterial adherence to each material. Differences between materials with albumin coating were relatively small. Of the bacteria, P. aeruginosa had the greater capacity to adhere to a surface.
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- Lauri I Peltonen
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Chew BH, Denstedt JD. Technology insight: Novel ureteral stent materials and designs. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 1:44-8. [PMID: 16474466 DOI: 10.1038/ncpuro0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2004] [Accepted: 09/18/2004] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Ureteral stents are an important tool for aiding upper urinary tract drainage, but can cause significant patient morbidity. Common problems include stent-induced pain, hematuria, dysuria, infection, and encrustation. From a urologist's perspective, stents must be easy to maneuver in the urinary tract, radiopaque, and affordable. Since the development of the modern day stent in 1978, stents have evolved to include softer biomaterials that are more resistant to encrustation and infection. An ideal biomaterial is one that is not affected by its environment and does not elicit reactive changes in surrounding tissues. To date, the ideal biomaterial or stent does not exist. This review discusses developments that address the issues of infection, biofilm formation, encrustation, and patient comfort. Stent materials including polyurethane, silicone, biodegradable substances and new combination polymers are reviewed, in addition to novel stent coatings such as heparin, hydrogel, and silver nitrate. Ureteral stent technologies currently lag behind vascular stents, particularly drug-eluting stents, but new developments will continue to improve these essential urological tools.
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- Ben H Chew
- University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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